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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Will Dissly vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 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. Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zach Ertz higher, but do not fade Will Dissly entirely.

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

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TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEWashington Commanders#20PPG LEADER

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Will Dissly

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

3.9 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Will Dissly: 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, Will Dissly is producing at 18% 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.

Will Dissly vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Will Dissly and Zach Ertz for your lineup, you are not alone. Will Dissly finished the 2025 season at 3.9 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games), and Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 for the Washington Commanders (13 games).

That 3.9-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 Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Zach Ertz, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Will Dissly sits Week 5 while Zach Ertz is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Zach Ertz is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Will Dissly is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Will Dissly (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 Will Dissly by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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 tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Will Dissly vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Will Dissly	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.9	7.8
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	62	101
Receptions	32	50
Rec/Game	2.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	285	504
Rec Yds/Game	17.8	38.8
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	42	72
Target Share/Game	2.6	5.5
Age	-	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Ertz at 7.8 PPG, 3.9 points per game above Will Dissly's 3.9. 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 Will Dissly or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Ertz has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Will Dissly averaged 3.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Will Dissly and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Will Dissly or Zach Ertz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Zach Ertz outscored Will Dissly by 3.9 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.