Sam LaPorta or Zach Ertz or Mark Andrews Week 15 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for TEs

Choosing between Sam LaPorta, Zach Ertz and Mark Andrews isn't going to be easy for Week 15. The trio of tight ends have close projections, and no matchup stands out based on their recent performances. The correct pick will be made in decimals, and it could make the difference for your fantasy football playoff matchup.

Is Sam LaPorta a good pick in Week 15?

At this point, it's safe to assume that the Detroit Lions tight end isn't going to have his breakout year in 2024. His numbers took a heavy fall when compared to 2023 without any major injuries, with all his averages going down. However, playing against the Buffalo Bills, who allowed 44 points in Week 14, could help him.

LaPorta's production is improving, even if he's not playing as well as in 2023. He saw a season-high in targets in Week 14 (7), with five receptions and 54 receiving yards. These are hardly stellar numbers, but they are good volume in an offense whose pass ratio is the fourth-lowest in the league (48.2%)

Is Zach Ertz a good pick in Week 15?

With over a decade in the league, perhaps Ertz wasn't expected to be the player leading in receiving yards between the trio mentioned here. But the veteran is becoming an important target for Jayden Daniels, with at least six targets in the past four games.

Ertz has 501 yards and four touchdowns this season, being a good, reliable option for Jayden Danield through the middle of the field. He has not exploded in any game, but his consistency stands out: he had at least three receptions in 11 of the 13 games this season.

The Saints allowed the fifth-most passing yards this season, so opportunities will be available for the veteran.

Is Mark Andrews a good pick in Week 15?

Normalcy has started to settle on the Ravens' offense, with Andrews with 11 receptions and two touchdowns over the past two games. He has been one of the biggest surprises of the 2024 fantasy football season with his low-volume, with two games with no receptions at all.

However, he has become a target for Lamar Jackson again. Against the New York Giants, although the Ravens are far superior as a team, the matchup isn't favorable, as the Giants allow the sixth-less passing yards in 2024, and the Ravens will look to establish the running game.

Whom should I start between Sam LaPorta, Zach Ertz and Mark Andrews in Week 15?

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer

The matchup helps our Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer put LaPorta in front of the other two tight ends, but the projection is close, with a single point separating all of them.

Andrews' recent ascension has been good for his owners, but the matchup isn't favorable, while for Ertz, the lack of big-game potential isn't worth the risk.