Mike Gesicki · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

Mike Gesicki or Zach Ertz?

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

Start Mike GesickiMike Gesicki projects 3.3 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 3, drawing PIT — the 18th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Mike Gesicki START	@ PIT	6.3	18th	18.8	45	healthy
Zach Ertz	@ CHI	3.0	24th	–	20	healthy

TEs vs PIT recently: Hunter Henry 4 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?

Mike Gesicki carries the higher trade value — 45 against 20 (a 56% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Mike Gesicki gets the most. Momentum: Mike Gesicki +45 and Zach Ertz +20 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.