Zach Ertz vs Mark Andrews vs Hunter Henry: Week 8 fantasy projections and Start 'Em Sit 'Em picks
Zach Ertz, Mark Andrews and Hunter Henry have interesting matchups in Week 8. The Washington Commanders clash with the Chicago Bears, the Baltimore Ravens clash with the Cleveland Browns, and the New England Patriots against the New York Jets.
All these teams have had solid performances against opposing tight ends, which raises the question of who you should start between them in Week 8. If you're a fantasy manager trying to decide between these three players, here's what you need to know.
Is Zach Ertz a good pick in fantasy football Week 8?
Zach Ertz is coming off his second-best game of the 2024 NFL season, catching four passes for 40 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He's caught 25 passes for 268 receiving yards in the season, helping Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota lead the Commanders to wins.
He will face the easiest defense of the threes mentioned before on Sunday. The Bears have allowed 4.33 fantasy points to tight ends on average. Ertz is projected to record 8.42 fantasy points by ESPN.
Is Mark Andrews a good pick in fantasy football Week 8?
Mark Andrews is the TE16 for Week 8, two spots behind Zach Ertz. The Ravens veteran hasn't been the clear choice at tight end for the Ravens, but he's been productive and a target for Lamar Jackson. He's projected to get three receptions for 34 yards and an 8.16 fantasy points production on Sunday.
The Browns have allowed 3.00 fantasy points to tight ends and no touchdown; so this game could be challenging for Andrews.
Is Hunter Henry a good pick in fantasy football Week 8?
Hunter Henry and the Patriots will try to get revenge on the Jets after their Week 3 loss. The New Yorkers have allowed 3.46 fantasy points and only a touchdown to tight ends this season, but Henry is considered the TE12 by ESPN this week. He's projected to get four receptions for 42 yards and a 10.18 fantasy points production.
Zach Ertz, Mark Andrews or Hunter Henry: Who should I start in Week 8 Fantasy Football?
According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool, Hunter Henry should get the nod over Mark Andrews and Zach Ertz.
The Patriots tight end has a more balanced projection between receptions and yards and bigger chances to score a touchdown. The Jets aren't the best team in the league, which could give him chances to shine.