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Should I start Gunnar Helm or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 Standard (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.

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.

  • Gunnar Helm: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Why this pick?

Gunnar Helm

Fortified2.4
ESPN2.2
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Gunnar Helm faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Zach Ertz

Fortified0.7
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Zach Ertz faces WAS in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 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.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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