The Washington Commanders (3-2) will host the Chicago Bears (2-2) in Week 6. 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 6?
Ertz is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he 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 6?
If you were under the impression that Jayden Daniels was the missing piece when it comes to Zach Ertz’s fantasy value, I’m sorry to report that he wasn’t.
The train of thought was logical: Ertz cleared 11 PPR points in each of the first two weeks with Daniels and totaled just 12.9 in the next two with Marcus Mariota at the controls, but he’s simply not a full-time player these days.
He’s played under 62% of the offensive snaps in four of five games and was held without a catch on his 22 routes against the Chargers on Sunday. This season, 12 of his 14 catches have come on first-or-second down, a role that tells me he’s more an extension of the run game than a weapon in the traditional pass game.
If I thought the running game was cooked, you could sell me on that role holding value in a PPR scheme sort of way, but I don’t. Obviously Daniels adds a rare dimension with his legs, but Bill Crenshaw-Merritt finally lived up to what the advanced metrics suggested was likely and that was why Ertz wasn’t used much over the weekend.
He’s still a viable player who can move the chains when called upon, but I’ve got my eye more on upside at the tight end position. The Darren Waller heater isn’t going to last forever, but I’d rather stream him in this spot. I’d rather gamble on Colston Loveland’s health coming out of the bye or David Njoku’s potential connection with Dillon Gabriel.
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 6
Ertz is projected to score 9.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Ertz to have 4 receptions for 37 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Ertz could also add 0 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Bears at Commanders
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
