Head to head · TE · 2026

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Zach Ertz

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
Chigoziem Okonkwo

This one is a coin flip. The model leans Chigoziem Okonkwo by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-52.9 vs -54.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.

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.

Chigoziem Okonkwo Zach Ertz Edge
Team WSH WAS
Overall rank #142 #144 Okonkwo by 2
Position rank TE18 TE19
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 119.9 118.1 Okonkwo +1.8 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) -52.9 -54.6 Okonkwo +1.8
Market ADP N/A N/A
Injury flag None Questionable

Should I draft Chigoziem Okonkwo or Zach Ertz in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo. He projects 119.9 fantasy points with -52.9 value over replacement, vs 118.1 points and -54.6 for Zach Ertz (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.