Pat Freiermuth · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

Pat Freiermuth or Zach Ertz?

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

Start Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth projects 5.8 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 3, drawing CIN — the 7th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Pat Freiermuth START vs CIN 8.8 7th · soft 11.5 113 healthy
Zach Ertz @ CHI 3.0 24th – 14 healthy

TEs vs CIN recently: Cade Otton 2.6 pts (W1) · Dalton Schultz 14 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?

Pat Freiermuth carries the higher trade value — 113 against 14 (a 88% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Pat Freiermuth gets the most. Momentum: Pat Freiermuth +113 and Zach Ertz +14 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.