Cade Otton · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

Cade Otton or Zach Ertz?

Wondering who you should start this week — Cade Otton or Zach Ertz? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Cade OttonCade Otton projects 4.2 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 3, drawing MIN — the 22nd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Cade Otton START vs MIN 7.2 22nd 7.2 – healthy
Zach Ertz @ CHI 3.0 24th – 15 healthy

TEs vs MIN recently: Tucker Kraft 6.5 pts (W1) · Sam Roush 0.9 pts (W2).

TEs vs CHI recently: Darren Waller 2.8 pts (W1) · T.J. Hockenson 2.9 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Zach Ertz carries the higher trade value — 15 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Zach Ertz gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.