David Njoku · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

David Njoku or Zach Ertz?

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

Start Zach ErtzZach Ertz projects 1.9 PPR points clear of David Njoku in week 3, drawing CHI — the 24th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
David Njoku @ LAR 1.1 28th · tough 6.4 IR
Zach Ertz START @ CHI 3.0 24th 20 healthy

TEs vs LAR recently: Luke Farrell 1.9 pts (W1) · Isaiah Likely 3.3 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 — 20 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.