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Should I start Tim Patrick or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Zach Ertz

+1.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Zach Ertz over Tim Patrick for Week 8 Standard: 1.7 projected points versus 0.6.

  • Tim Patrick: 2.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup lift against LV.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Zach Ertz
Why this pick?

Zach Ertz

Fortified1.7
ESPNโ€”
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%.

Tim Patrick

Fortified0.6
ESPN0.4
Sleeper0.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tim Patrick faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 1.25%.

Zach Ertz projects for 1.7 points in standard scoring, 1.0 more than Tim Patrick. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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