The Washington Commanders (3-4) will visit the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 8?
It’s touchdown or bust for Zach Ertz.
He’s scored in four of seven games, including each of the past two, and because of the offense he plays in, he stands to reason that he is a better version of this profile than most, but that doesn’t change the fact that he’s still in that streaming mix.
The veteran has reached 45 receiving yards once this season and had four targets thrown his way hit the ground on Sunday in Dallas.
He’s largely been an efficient player, but that can be fickle, especially as this Washington offense evolves and gets healthy (hopefully!). When playing alongside Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin, you can feel better about the quality of opportunity for Ertz, but the quantity will drop off.
The Falcons and Chargers are the only two defenses of note that the Commanders have played over the past five weeks, and in those contests, Ertz turned 46 routes into 4.1 PPR points.
There are no “bad” plays at the tight end position down the ranks because they all come with a low floor, but I would caution against viewing Ertz as anything different than the top few options on the waiver wire: I wouldn’t commit to him long-term, and this isn’t a great spot.
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 8
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. 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 8 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
