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Should I start Mike Gesicki or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Zach Ertz: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup.

  • Mike Gesicki: 7.5 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against TEN.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

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Why this pick?

Mike Gesicki

Fortified7.3
ESPN6.4
Sleeper8.1
FantasyPros7.6

Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.2
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros0.3

Zach Ertz faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 8.75%.

Zach Ertz: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check. Check back later this week for updated projections and injury news before setting your lineup. FantasyPros refresh is rate-limited. Same-week cached projections are used (under one hour old; oldest update Oct 28, 2026, 1:07 AM ET).

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 1:41 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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