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Should I start Tyjae Spears or Zach Ertz this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyjae Spears

+2.3 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Tyjae Spears over Zach Ertz for Week 8 Standard: 4.0 projected points versus 1.7.

  • Tyjae Spears: 0.7 FP recent scoring average.
  • Zach Ertz: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup lift against WAS.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Tyjae Spears
Why this pick?

Tyjae Spears

Fortified4.0
ESPN4.4
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Tyjae Spears faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points.

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%.

Tyjae Spears projects for 4.0 points in standard scoring, 2.3 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 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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