Darren Waller · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

Darren Waller or Zach Ertz?

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.

Start Darren WallerDarren Waller projects 4.8 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 3, drawing CLE — the 21st-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
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).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

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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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.