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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

11.0 PPG7.8 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Jameson Williams vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 6, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jameson Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Zach Ertz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 10 years younger than Zach Ertz (25 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	7.8
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	101
Receptions	65	50
Rec/Game	3.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,117	504
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	38.8
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	102	72
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.5
Age	25	35
Experience	3 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jameson Williams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.0 points per game. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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 Jameson Williams and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.