The Washington Commanders will host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Zach Ertz.
Is Zach Ertz Playing in Week 3?
Ertz is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Zach Ertz in Week 3?
Zach Ertz’s skill set is far from exciting (we are more than three seasons removed from his last 40-yard catch), but his old man game just continues to impact fantasy boxscores.
He’s scored in both games this year, four straight regular season games, and has found pay dirt eight times in his past nine games. We all want to get exposure to this offense and we all believe in the long-term trajectory of Jayden Daniels, so what is stopping us from locking in Ertz until further notice?
Entering the week, he was roughly 50% available across the industry. That needs to change, especially given the health issues we’ve had at the position to open the season.
I’m not suggesting he’s a league winner, but I do think the floor is elevated and his role is reasonably matchup proof. There are a variety of interesting late-season matchups for Washington, but at the very least, assuming health, won’t you be assuming top-10 production against the Cowboys on Christmas Day when your fantasy championship is being decided?
Older players are typically bad until proven good when it comes to how I approach things. Ertz has done enough to get the benefit of the doubt moving forward. More than enough.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Ertz’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Ertz is projected to score 9.7 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Ertz to have 4 receptions for 37 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Raiders at Commanders
The forecast for 1:00 PM ET kickoff is 73 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
