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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

De'Von Achane vs Zach Ertz

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 12

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

De'Von Achane

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

18.1 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

De'Von Achane vs Zach Ertz: Who Should You Start?

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire De'Von Achane at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zach Ertz is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 175 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•De'Von Achane played 16 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz's 13. That durability gap means De'Von Achane contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•De'Von Achane caught 67 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•De'Von Achane is 11 years younger than Zach Ertz (24 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatAchaneErtz

PPG (Half-PPR)18.17.8

Games Played1613

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)290101

Rushing Yards1,3500

Rush Yds/Game84.40.0

Rushing TDs80

Receptions6750

Receiving Yards488504

Targets8572

Total TDs124

Age2435

Experience2 yrs12 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 12

Summary

De'Von Achane outscored Zach Ertz by 10.3 PPG in 2025 (18.1 to 7.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start De'Von Achane or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did De'Von Achane and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 10.3 points per game.

Do De'Von Achane and Zach Ertz share a bye week?▾

Yes, both De'Von Achane and Zach Ertz share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.