Darren Waller · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3
Wondering who you should start this week — Darren Waller or Zach Ertz? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 3 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller START | @ CLE | 7.8 | 21st | 11.6 | 24 | healthy |
| Zach Ertz | @ CHI | 3.0 | 24th | – | 20 | healthy |
TEs vs CLE recently: Brenton Strange 8.3 pts (W1) · Cade Otton 3.8 pts (W2).
TEs vs CHI recently: Darren Waller 2.8 pts (W1) · T.J. Hockenson 2.9 pts (W2).
Darren Waller carries the higher trade value — 24 against 20 (a 17% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Darren Waller gets the most. Momentum: Darren Waller +4 and Zach Ertz +20 over the last 30 days.
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