Jonnu Smith 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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Zach Ertz — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Jonnu Smith | Zach Ertz | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Jonnu Smith ahead · 1 rank Zach Ertz ahead | TE48#45–#51 | TE47#44–#50edge |
| Week 5 | TE44#37–#57 | TE45#33–#60 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #338 overall | 3 #327 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +140 ranks · +76 val | +195 ranks · +100 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 11 | 10 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Jonnu Smith or Zach Ertz?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jonnu Smith is TE44 (range #37–#57) and Zach Ertz is TE45 (range #33–#60) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jonnu Smith or Zach Ertz?
- Zach Ertz. Rest-of-season consensus: Jonnu Smith TE48 (range #45–#51) vs Zach Ertz TE47 (range #44–#50). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonnu Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jonnu Smith for Zach Ertz?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jonnu Smith is ranked #338 overall and Zach Ertz #327, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.