Tyler Higbee or Zach Ertz?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Tyler Higbee
- Rest of season: Tyler Higbee — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Tyler Higbee
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| Tyler Higbee | Zach Ertz | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank Tyler Higbee ahead · 0 rank Zach Ertz ahead | TE28#25–#30edge | TE56#51–#61 |
| Week 9 | TE21#18–#24edge | TE53#52–#54 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.8edge | 0.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #168 overalledge | 2 #372 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +72 ranks · +155 val | -47 ranks · -34 val |
| Rostered | 11% | 1% |
| 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 9, Tyler Higbee or Zach Ertz?
- Tyler Higbee. This week's consensus has Tyler Higbee at TE21 (range #18–#24) and Zach Ertz at TE53 (range #52–#54). Projections: 6.8 vs 0.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Tyler Higbee or Zach Ertz?
- Tyler Higbee. Rest-of-season consensus: Tyler Higbee TE28 (range #25–#30) vs Zach Ertz TE56 (range #51–#61). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tyler Higbee ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Tyler Higbee for Zach Ertz?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Tyler Higbee is ranked #168 overall and Zach Ertz #372, so Tyler Higbee 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.