Who should I start in Week 5, Charlie Kolar or Zach Ertz?

Zach Ertz. This week's consensus has Charlie Kolar at TE46 (range #36–#67) and Zach Ertz at TE45 (range #33–#60). Projections: 3.3 vs 2.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Charlie Kolar or Zach Ertz?

Charlie Kolar. Rest-of-season consensus: Charlie Kolar TE33 (range #30–#37) vs Zach Ertz TE47 (range #44–#50). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Charlie Kolar ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Charlie Kolar for Zach Ertz?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Charlie Kolar is ranked #206 overall and Zach Ertz #327, so Charlie Kolar carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Charlie Kolar or Zach Ertz?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Zach Ertz
Rest of season: Charlie Kolar — 2 of 2 experts
Trade value: Charlie Kolar

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Charlie Kolar	Zach Ertz
Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank Charlie Kolar ahead · 0 rank Zach Ertz ahead	TE33#30–#37edge	TE47#44–#50
Week 5	TE46#36–#67	TE45#33–#60edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	3.3	2.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #206 overalledge	3 #327 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+89 ranks · +128 val	+195 ranks · +100 val
Rostered	1%	2%
Bye	7	10
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Forearm) · LIMIT → LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.6599% to play	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Charlie Kolar or Zach Ertz?: Zach Ertz. This week's consensus has Charlie Kolar at TE46 (range #36–#67) and Zach Ertz at TE45 (range #33–#60). Projections: 3.3 vs 2.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Charlie Kolar or Zach Ertz?: Charlie Kolar. Rest-of-season consensus: Charlie Kolar TE33 (range #30–#37) vs Zach Ertz TE47 (range #44–#50). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Charlie Kolar ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Charlie Kolar for Zach Ertz?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Charlie Kolar is ranked #206 overall and Zach Ertz #327, so Charlie Kolar carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.