TE · PHI · #86
Zach Ertz
- Height
- HT 6'5"
- Weight
- WT 250 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 10, 1990 (age 35.9)
- College
- Stanford
Through 3 games the rank is TE83, off a TE20 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline; the downside gets steeper at 35.9.
Traded from PHI to ARI (Oct 15, 2021).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,511
Range 1,392–1,534
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection In-season usage moved the score inside this range.
Elite TE production now; the age curve is already in the score.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 total FP
3.7 pts
1.2 PPG
3 rec · 22 rec yds
Week 6 projection
4.0 pts
vs CAR · floor–ceiling 1.5–6.8
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×0.98
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
WatchErtz caught 3 passes for 22 yards in 2026, ranking TE83 through 3 games. Through 3 games the rank is TE83, off a TE20 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. At 36, age is the lead risk for a TE. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
3.7
PPG
1.2
Rank so far
TE83
Key stats
- Rec: 3 (TE65)
- Rec yds: 22 (TE74)
- Rec TD: —
2026 week shape
0/3 Boom 0%
3/3 Bust 100%
Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TE83so far | 3.7 | 1.2 | 3 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | TE20 | 101.4 | 7.8 | 50 | 504 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | TE8 | 144.4 | 8.5 | 66 | 654 | 7 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | TE46 | 38.2 | 5.5 | 27 | 187 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | TE19 | 92.1 | 9.2 | 47 | 406 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | TE6 | 143.7 | 8.5 | 74 | 763 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | TE33 | 59.5 | 5.4 | 36 | 335 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | TE5 | 171.6 | 11.4 | 88 | 916 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | TE2 | 222.3 | 13.9 | 116 | 1163 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | TE3 | 165.4 | 11.8 | 74 | 824 | 8 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | TE6 | 144.6 | 10.3 | 78 | 816 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | TE10 | 132.8 | 8.9 | 75 | 853 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | TE14 | 117.2 | 7.3 | 58 | 702 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | TE22 | 88.9 | 5.9 | 36 | 469 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W5 | 0.0Bust | JAX | 58 plays · 69% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W4 | 2.3Bust | LA | 54 plays · 50% pass | 13 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 W3 | 1.4Bust | CHI | 45 plays · 58% pass | 9 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the total.
Week 5 Engine grade
Projected 5.6 · scored 0.0 half-PPR · outside the floor–ceiling band. Miss +5.6.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2026, vs league. Plus is easier.
- JAX+18% · 277 pass yards
- LA-30% · 165 pass yards
- CHI-2% · 229 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 66.5% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
81.1%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 1
- Avg depth of target
- 9.0
- Drop %
- 6.9%
Durability
- 202417 G
- 202513 G
- 20263 G
- 15.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.
R2 (35 overall) TE · that slot hit at 38.5% in 2010–2023 classes (n=26; contributor 53.8%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample Full table
- Separation
- 2.73yd
- Cushion
- 6.03yd
- YAC above expected
- -0.76yd
- Air yards share
- 16.6%
34th of 35
7th of 35
33rd of 35
5th of 35
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Zach Ertz's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ertz scores 1,511 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Zach Ertz's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 5.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Zach Ertz in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.