Who Should I Start? Zach Ertz or Darren Waller


Week 2 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
5.6 0.0 0.0 2.6 22.5 0.1

Zach Ertz News

Zach Ertz Snags Six Receptions in Loss

Friday, September 12, 9:07 AM

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was busy on the field during Thursday's game against the Green Bay Packers. He finished with 26 yards and a touchdown in the season opener, but was able to top that here. Ertz hauled in six of his eight targets for 64 yards and a score in the loss on Thursday. It was his second straight game with a touchdown as he hauled in a 20-yard score in the fourth quarter. The veteran tight end appears to be a safety blanket for Jayden Daniels. That being said, Ertz should be viewed as a high-end TE2 for the Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.


Week 2 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Darren Waller News

Darren Waller Not Expected to Play in Week 3

Monday, September 15, 12:23 AM

Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller (hip) is not expected to play in Thursday's Week 3 contest against the Buffalo Bills, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Waller came out of retirement to start a new chapter of his career with Miami this offseason, but his Dolphins debut has been put on hold as he works his way back from a hip injury he suffered during training camp. The veteran hasn't played in an NFL game since 2023 with the Giants, when he caught 52 passes for 552 yards and one touchdown. Even when Waller is healthy enough to play again, he'll be off the fantasy radar given his declining productivity and role in an offense that doesn't emphasize passing to the tight end.


Zach Ertz vs. Darren Waller

Still trying to decide between Ertz and Waller? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Zach Ertz is projected to score 5.6 points this week while Darren Waller is projected to score 0.0 points.