Tyler Higbee · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 5

Tyler Higbee or Zach Ertz?

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

Start Tyler HigbeeTyler Higbee projects 6.3 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 5, drawing BUF — the 16th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Tyler Higbee START	vs BUF	9.0	16th	11	12	healthy
Zach Ertz	@ JAX	2.7	20th	2.6	–	healthy

TEs vs BUF recently: Dalton Schultz 3.5 pts (W1) · Sam LaPorta 11.2 pts (W2) · Hunter Henry 6.2 pts (W4).

TEs vs JAX recently: Nate Adkins 9.8 pts (W2) · Hunter Henry 0.5 pts (W3) · Mike Gesicki 10 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Tyler Higbee projects 6.3 points higher in PPR.
Tyler Higbee faces BUF, 16th most generous to TEs.
Zach Ertz faces JAX, 20th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tyler Higbee carries the higher trade value — 12 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tyler Higbee gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.