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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Pitts vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyle Pitts has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (9.8 to 7.8), and Kyle Pitts's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Zach Ertz is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Kyle Pitts

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

9.8 PPG7.8 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Kyle Pitts is producing at 45% of elite pace and Zach Ertz at 35%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyle Pitts vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.8 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Zach Ertz (Washington Commanders) came in at 7.8 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Kyle Pitts carries a 2.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 yards, while Zach Ertz profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 50 catches). In weeks where Zach Ertz finds the end zone he out-scores Kyle Pitts, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Kyle Pitts is off Week 11 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: Kyle Pitts (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?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Pitts played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Kyle Pitts contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyle Pitts scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Kyle Pitts is 10 years younger than Zach Ertz (25 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Pitts vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Pitts	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.8	7.8
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	167	101
Receptions	88	50
Rec/Game	5.2	3.8
Receiving Yards	928	504
Rec Yds/Game	54.6	38.8
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	118	72
Target Share/Game	6.9	5.5
Age	25	35
Experience	4 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kyle Pitts holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 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 2.0 points per game.

When are Kyle Pitts and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Pitts or Zach Ertz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Zach Ertz by 2.0 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.