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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 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.

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

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WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Tyreek Hill

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

10.8 PPG7.8 PPG

4 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Tyreek Hill vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG in 2025 over 4 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.

Tyreek Hill has his bye in Week 6, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyreek Hill at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Zach Ertz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Zach Ertz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Ertz scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Zach Ertz saw 72 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyreek Hill vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyreek Hill	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	7.8
Games Played	4	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	43	101
Receptions	21	50
Rec/Game	5.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	265	504
Rec Yds/Game	66.3	38.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	29	72
Target Share/Game	7.3	5.5
Age	32	35
Experience	9 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Zach Ertz by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 7.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tyreek Hill or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

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

Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.