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).