Head to head · TE · 2026
Zach Ertz vs Brenton Strange
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Zach Ertz
The model takes Zach Ertz: a clear but modest edge of 14.8 points of value over replacement (-54.6 vs -69.4).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Zach Ertz carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach Ertz | Brenton Strange | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | WAS | JAX | |
| Overall rank | #144 | #164 | Ertz by 20 |
| Position rank | TE19 | TE21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 118.1 | 103.3 | Ertz +14.8 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -54.6 | -69.4 | Ertz +14.8 |
| Market ADP | N/A | 154.4 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I draft Zach Ertz or Brenton Strange in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Ertz. He projects 118.1 fantasy points with -54.6 value over replacement, vs 103.3 points and -69.4 for Brenton Strange (TE, PPR).