Matt Hibner 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: Matt Hibner
- Rest of season: Zach Ertz — 1 of 2 experts
- Trade value: close to even
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Matt Hibner | Zach Ertz | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 2 experts rank Matt Hibner ahead · 1 rank Zach Ertz ahead | TE49#46–#52 | TE47#44–#50edge |
| Week 5 | TE41#34–#48edge | TE45#33–#60 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #347 overall | 3 #327 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +104 ranks · +58 val | +195 ranks · +100 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 2% |
| Bye | 13 | 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, Matt Hibner or Zach Ertz?
- Matt Hibner. This week's consensus has Matt Hibner at TE41 (range #34–#48) and Zach Ertz at TE45 (range #33–#60). Projections: 3.5 vs 2.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Matt Hibner or Zach Ertz?
- Zach Ertz. Rest-of-season consensus: Matt Hibner TE49 (range #46–#52) vs Zach Ertz TE47 (range #44–#50). 1 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Matt Hibner ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Matt Hibner for Zach Ertz?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Matt Hibner is ranked #347 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.