Head to Head

Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Parker Washington (10.4 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.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Parker Washington and Zach Ertz in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

10.4 PPG7.8 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 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) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Parker Washington vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Parker Washington (WR, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

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: Parker Washington (age 24) 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?

•Parker Washington outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Parker Washington is 11 years younger than Zach Ertz (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	7.8
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	101
Receptions	58	50
Rec/Game	3.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	847	504
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	38.8
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	95	72
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.5
Age	24	35
Experience	2 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Parker Washington holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.4 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Parker Washington vs Zach Ertz

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Parker Washington vs Zach Ertz

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Parker Washington or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do Parker Washington and Zach Ertz share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Parker Washington and Zach Ertz share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.