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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

J.K. Dobbins vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.K. Dobbins 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

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, J.K. Dobbins (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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RBDenver Broncos#25PPG LEADER

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

J.K. Dobbins

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

11.0 PPG7.8 PPG

10 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

J.K. Dobbins vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 10 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.

J.K. Dobbins has his bye in Week 10, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

J.K. Dobbins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Ertz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: J.K. Dobbins (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•J.K. Dobbins outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to J.K. Dobbins's 10. That durability gap means Zach Ertz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•J.K. Dobbins scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Zach Ertz caught 50 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•J.K. Dobbins is 8 years younger than Zach Ertz (27 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.K. Dobbins vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.K. Dobbins	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	7.8
Games Played	10	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	101
Rushing Yards	772	0
Rush Yds/Game	77.2	0.0
Rushing TDs	4	0
Receptions	11	50
Receiving Yards	37	504
Targets	14	72
Total TDs	4	4
Age	27	35
Experience	5 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

11.0 PPG for J.K. Dobbins versus 7.8 for Zach Ertz in 2025. The baseline favors J.K. Dobbins, 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 J.K. Dobbins or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins 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 J.K. Dobbins and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins (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.