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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Taysom Hill vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Ertz is the better play on a neutral week. 7.8 PPG with 504 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Ertz higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

TEWashington Commanders#20PPG LEADER

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Taysom Hill

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.8 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Taysom Hill is producing at 25% of elite pace and Zach Ertz at 35%. That ranking gap means Zach Ertz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Taysom Hill vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Taysom Hill and Zach Ertz for your lineup, you are not alone. Taysom Hill finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (14 games), and Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 for the Washington Commanders (13 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Zach Ertz is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Zach Ertz is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 504 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Zach Ertz, but the floor gap is real.

Taysom Hill has his bye in Week 12, and Zach Ertz rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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: Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Zach Ertz outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Taysom Hill vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Taysom Hill	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.8
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	101
Receptions	18	50
Rec/Game	1.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	195	504
Rec Yds/Game	13.9	38.8
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	0	72
Target Share/Game	0.0	5.5
Age	-	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Ertz at 7.8 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Taysom Hill or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Ertz has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Taysom Hill and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Taysom Hill or Zach Ertz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Zach Ertz outscored Taysom Hill by 2.3 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.