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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Ertz is the better play on a neutral week. 7.8 PPG with 504 yards gives a reliable baseline. Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Ertz higher, but do not fade Evan Engram entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEWashington Commanders#20PPG LEADER

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

4.9 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Zach Ertz at 35%. That ranking gap means Zach Ertz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Evan Engram and Zach Ertz is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos tight end put up 4.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Zach Ertz of the Washington Commanders averaged 7.8 in 13. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Zach Ertz, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Zach Ertz posted 50 for 504. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Zach Ertz Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Zach Ertz outscored Evan Engram by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Ertz scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Evan Engram is 4 years younger than Zach Ertz (31 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	7.8
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	101
Receptions	50	50
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	461	504
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	38.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	76	72
Target Share/Game	4.8	5.5
Age	31	35
Experience	8 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

7.8 PPG for Zach Ertz versus 4.9 for Evan Engram in 2025. The baseline favors Zach Ertz, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Ertz has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Evan Engram and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Zach Ertz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Zach Ertz outscored Evan Engram by 2.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.