Marlin Klein 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 10 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Zach Ertz
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 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.
| Marlin Klein | Zach Ertz | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Marlin Klein ahead · 1 rank Zach Ertz ahead | TE47#44–#50 | TE47#44–#50 |
| Week 5 | TE81#50–#100 | TE35#30–#50edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 1.1 | 2.9edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #328 overall | 3 #327 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +212 ranks · +105 val | +195 ranks · +100 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Marlin Klein or Zach Ertz?
- Zach Ertz. This week's consensus has Marlin Klein at TE81 (range #50–#100) and Zach Ertz at TE35 (range #30–#50). Projections: 1.1 vs 2.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Marlin Klein or Zach Ertz?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Marlin Klein TE47 (range #44–#50) vs Zach Ertz TE47 (range #44–#50). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Marlin Klein ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Marlin Klein for Zach Ertz?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Marlin Klein is ranked #328 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.