Zach Ertz

Week 6 at Baltimore Ravens

Zach Ertz hasn’t exactly blown anyone away this season, but he is among the league leaders in routes run at the tight end position, and to his credit he has (except for Week 5) caught most of the balls sent his way. He’s only averaging 5.3 Half PPR points per game though, but this is still good for TE16.

The Ravens have allowed league highs in receptions and receiving yards to tight ends this season and are ranked 21st in aFPA to tight ends. If game script goes south for the Commanders and Jayden Daniels is forced to take to the air more often than normal, then Ertz could be in for a bigger day than he’s enjoyed previously in 2024. But from a baseline standpoint, he’s hard to trust above a mid-tier TE2.

Week 4 at Arizona Cardinals

Zach Ertz was a steady safety valve for Jayden Daniels in Week 3, catching all five of his targets for 38 yards, although he did commit a fumble. Ertz managed 6.3 Half PPR points, good for TE12 for the week. Not great, but given the current tight end landscape not awful either.

Tight ends haven't done too much against the Cardinals so far this season, but if Ertz continues to see a steady dose of targets he should be able to enjoy his revenge game while helping needy fantasy managers. Ertz remains a low-end TE1, albeit one with very limited upside.

Week 2 vs New York Giants

Zach Ertz caught three passes for 28 yards against the Buccaneers in Week 1, giving him 4.3 Half PPR points and enough ammo to finish as the TE17.

Ertz has historically done very well against the Giants in his career, and he might be in line for a decent day against them in Week 2. The Giants allowed the Vikings tight ends to combine for 4-42 last week. Ertz won't put up elite numbers, but he should be projected as mid-tier TE2 this week.