Cole Kmet or Zach ErtzWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cole Kmet is a Chicago Bears tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz is a Washington Commanders tight end who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 13 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEChicago Bears

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEWashington Commanders#20 TE

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cole Kmet	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	7.8
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	101
Receptions	30	50
Rec/Game	1.9	3.8
Receiving Yards	347	504
Rec Yds/Game	21.7	38.8
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	48	72
Target Share/Game	3.0	5.5
Age	27	35
Experience	6 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cole Kmet or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cole Kmet and Zach Ertz is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Zach Ertz averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Cole Kmet or Zach Ertz in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 across 13. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Cole Kmet and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Cole Kmet and Zach Ertz share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Cole Kmet and Zach Ertz share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.