Zach Ertz vs T.J. Hockenson

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.

TE18
Zach Ertz
WAS · Bye 7
118.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
TE21
T.J. Hockenson
MIN · Bye 6
107.3
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Zach Ertz: a clear but modest edge of 10.8 points of value over replacement (-62.1 vs -73.0).

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Zach ErtzWAS T.J. HockensonMIN Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 118.1 107.3 Ertz +10.8 pts
Points per game 6.9 6.3
Value over replacement (VBD) -62.1 -73.0 Ertz +10.8
Overall rank #152 #168 Ertz by 16
Position rank TE18 TE21
Market ADP - 163.7
Typical round (12-team) - Rd 14
Bye week 7 6

Should I draft Zach Ertz or T.J. Hockenson in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Ertz. He projects 118.1 fantasy points with -62.1 value over replacement, vs 107.3 points and -73.0 for T.J. Hockenson (TE, PPR).