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Should I start Kyle Pitts Sr. or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+6.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over Zach Ertz for Week 8 Standard: 6.8 projected points versus 0.7.

  • Kyle Pitts Sr.: 11.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kyle Pitts Sr.
Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified6.8
ESPN5.8
Sleeper5.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.0 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%.

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 6.8 points in standard scoring, 6.1 more than Zach Ertz. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:43 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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