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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

12.8 PPG7.8 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Najee Harris vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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.

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Najee Harris 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: Najee Harris (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?

•Najee Harris outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	7.8
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	101
Rushing Yards	1,010	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	30	50
Receiving Yards	225	504
Targets	0	72
Total TDs	7	4
Age	-	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Najee Harris at 12.8 PPG, 5.0 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Najee Harris or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 5.0 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.