Ertz recorded four receptions on four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.
Ertz remained one of Jayden Daniels' (arm) more reliable targets, as he led the team in yards while finishing second in targets and receptions. He logged a pair of receptions on Washington's first possession that went for 17 yards, and he also tallied a long 25-yard catch on the Commanders' opening drive of the second half. Ertz's outlook moving forward is complicated by the likely absence of Daniels, as he has only nine receptions for 78 yards combined across Marcus Mariota's three starts this season.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Starting Tight Ends
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Ertz has scored 6.8 PPR points or less in four games this season, and three of them came with Marcus Mariota as the starting quarterback. Ertz has scored at least 11.6 PPR points in four of five starts with Jayden Daniels, who will return in Week 9 following a one-game absence with a hamstring injury. This is a great matchup for Ertz against the Seahawks, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Seven tight ends have scored at least 10.1 PPR points against Seattle this season, including five in the past five games. And Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) is out for Week 9, which is another boost for Ertz, who has top-10 upside in all leagues in this game.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sub-20-yard effort in loss
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Ertz secured four of six targets for 16 yards in the Commanders' 28-7 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.
Ertz's yardage total was his lowest for any game this season where he recorded a catch, even as he hit the six-target threshold for the third consecutive game. The veteran tight end's late first-quarter grab was also the subject of some controversy, as Ertz appeared to gain the necessary six yards for a first down on a fourth-down play before a virtual measurement reduced the gain to five yards, leading to a turnover on downs. Ertz has eclipsed 43 receiving yards just once this season, leaving him with muted fantasy prospects heading into a Week 9 home matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday night.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sit Tight Ends
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Ertz is playing well coming into Week 8 with nine catches for 80 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets in his past two games against Chicago and Dallas, and he scored at least 12.7 PPR points in each outing. But Ertz struggled in two starts with Marcus Mariota, who will start against the Chiefs in place of Jayden Daniels (hamstring). Mariota started Week 3 against Las Vegas and Week 4 at Atlanta, and Ertz combined for five catches for 59 yards and no touchdowns on seven targets in those outings. Kansas City is also No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends, and the Chiefs have allowed just one touchdown to the position all season. I would only start Ertz in deeper leagues in Week 8, but keep in mind that Deebo Samuel and Terry McLaurin are back in action for this game. That lowers the value even more for Ertz on Monday night.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Cashes in fourth TD
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Ertz (shoulder) had three receptions on seven targets for 37 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-22 loss to Dallas.
Ertz was one of the few bright spots on either side of the ball for the Commanders in the blowout loss. The veteran starter cashed in his second touchdown in as many weeks, bringing his season receiving line up to 23-229-4 in seven appearances. Ertz showed no limitations from the shoulder injury that plagued him during the practice week, setting him up for another start against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Active as expected Sunday
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Ertz (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
The veteran tight end was reported to be trending toward suiting up for Sunday's divisional clash, and that now has been made official. Ertz, who's averaging a modest 4.5 targets per game, should be in for a boost in volume against Dallas due to the absences of WRs Terry McLaurin (quadriceps), Deebo Samuel (heel) and Noah Brown (IR, groin/knee).
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Likely to play Sunday
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Ertz (shoulder), who is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Dallas, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Ertz appears positioned for a significant role in the receiving game this weekend, as Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Deebo Samuel (heel) have both been ruled out, and Noah Brown (groin/knee) was recently placed on injured reserve. After logging six targets while the Commanders had Samuel available for this past Monday's loss to the Bears, Ertz could see his target share grow versus a Dallas defense that's surrendered the most passing yards to opponents in the league through six weeks. His status may not be made official until Washington releases its inactive list roughly 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET, but Ertz is on track to take the field Sunday.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sleeper TEs
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Ertz snapped out of a three-game slump with a solid effort against the Bears in Week 6 with six catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets. Prior to Week 6, Ertz had combined for 12.9 PPR points in his previous three games. Ertz should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues heading into Week 7 against Dallas, and the Cowboys have allowed three tight ends to score at least 10.6 PPR points this season, including Dallas Goedert, Tucker Kraft, and Mason Taylor.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Questionable for Sunday
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Ertz (shoulder/calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Dallas, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Ertz started the week as a non-participant due to rest, upgrading to full Thursday before dropping back to limited Friday. The focus largely has been on Washington's wide receivers this week, but Deebo Samuel (heel) might not be the only game-day decision among the pass catchers. With Terry McLaurin (quad) ruled out, there is a nice opportunity for Ertz and Samuel to pile up looks against a weak Cowboys defense if they avoid the inactive list ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Ertz snapped out of a three-game slump with a solid effort against the Bears in Week 6 with six catches for 43 yards and a touchdown on six targets. Prior to Week 6, Ertz had combined for 12.9 PPR points in his previous three games. Ertz should be considered a low-end starter in all leagues heading into Week 7 against Dallas, and the Cowboys have allowed three tight ends to score at least 10.6 PPR points this season, including Dallas Goedert, Tucker Kraft and Mason Taylor.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Bounces back with TD
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Ertz brought in all six targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 25-24 loss to the Bears on Monday night.
Following a Week 5 blanking at the hands of the Chargers, Ertz enjoyed a noteworthy resurgence in Monday's narrow loss. The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receptions and targets while checking in behind only Chris Moore in receiving yards. Ertz also posted his first touchdown since Week 2 on a six-yard scoring grab early in the fourth quarter, rounding out an encouraging night that also saw him tie a season high in receptions. He should have a good chance at carrying over his momentum into Week 7, as he'll face the Cowboys' vulnerable defense on the road.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Blanked in Week 5
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Ertz failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Chargers.
Despite Jayden Daniels returning from a knee injury in Week 5, Ertz had his worst game of the season. He was targeted just once and didn't appear to be a part of the Commanders' offensive game plan. Ertz still logged 30 offensive snaps and operated as Washington's No. 1 tight end, playing ahead of John Bates (28 snaps) and Ben Sinnott (17 snaps). With both Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin/knee) sidelined Sunday, Ertz was expected to serve as one of the Commanders' primary receiving threats but failed to capitalize. He's likely to operate as Washington's top tight end again in the Week 6 matchup against the Bears.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Relatively quiet Sunday
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Ertz caught two of four targets for 21 yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons.
The 34-year-old tied Luke McCaffrey for the second-most receiving yards on the Commanders in Week 4, trailing Deebo Samuel's 72-yard performance. Although he ranked second on the team in yards, Ertz's performance was a little underwhelming considering two of the team's top three wideouts, Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin), were sidelined Sunday. Regardless, Ertz's target volume will likely stabilize when Jayden Daniels (knee) returns from injury, which could come in the Week 5 matchup against the Chargers.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Three grabs in Week 3 win
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Ertz caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders.
The veteran tight end tied Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Luke McCaffrey for the team lead in receptions, as the Commanders did most of their damage on the ground with Marcus Mariota at quarterback instead of Jayden Daniels (knee). Ertz also saw his two-game TD streak end, and he sports a 12-128-2 line on 16 targets to begin the season. If Daniels is able to return in Week 4 against the Falcons, Ertz seems likely to have his target volume perk back up.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: TEs to Start
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Ertz has been great through two games with nine catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets against the Giants and Packers. We'll see what happens once Terry McLaurin starts to get more involved, but Ertz should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy tight end heading into Week 3 against Las Vegas, even if Jayden Daniels (knee) is out.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Paces pass catchers in loss
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Ertz brought in six of eight targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in the Commanders' 27-18 loss to the Packers on Thursday night.
Ertz set the pace in receiving yards for the Commanders while finishing as the runner-up in receptions and also tying for second in targets. The veteran tight end also recorded his second TD of the season on an impressive 20-yard catch-and-run early in the fourth quarter, making it an all-around rewarding fantasy performance despite the disappointing team outcome. With 13 target through two games, Ertz looks to be just as in sync with Jayden Daniels as he was in the latter's rookie 2024 campaign, and the duo next will turn their sights to the Raiders defense in a Week 3 home matchup on Sunday, Sept. 21.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Picks up where he left off with TD
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Ertz caught three of five targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-6 win over the Giants.
After scoring six touchdowns in the last seven games of the 2024 regular season, Ertz picked up where he left off with a seven-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter. The 34-year-old tight end remains a reliable red-zone target for Jayden Daniels in an explosive Commanders offense. Ertz will try to continue his scoring binge Thursday in Green Bay.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: TEs to Sit
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Ertz combined for five catches for 67 yards on five targets in two games last year against the Giants, who were No. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. Terry McLaurin will play in Week 1, and Deebo Samuel is now on the roster, meaning Ertz could struggle for targets. I would only start Ertz in deeper leagues in Week 1, and I'll take the under on his receptions prop on FanDuel, which is 3.5.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Held out ahead of Week 1
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Ertz won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Ertz and John Bates are both being rested -- in Ertz's case for a third straight week -- while 2024 second-round pick Ben Sinnott isn't among the 33 names being held out. It's the latest sign that Sinnott has made no real progress toward usurping Ertz, although there's perhaps still some risk it eventually happens. In any case, Ertz gets a solid target projection for Week 1 against the Giants, putting him in play as a lineup option even though he was drafted as a backup (or not at all) in most fantasy leagues. The uncertainty surrounding Terry McLaurin (contract) and Noah Brown (undisclosed injury) could further boost Ertz's volume outlook as the opener draws near, with the wideouts potentially having workload limitations even if they both end up playing (following prolonged absences this summer).
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Resting another preseason game
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Commanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that Ertz will rest rather than suit up alongside the rest of the starters during Monday's preseason game against the Bengals, Commanders writer Ben Standig reports.
Ertz won't join Jayden Daniels and the majority of Washington's starters in making their preseason debut versus Cincinnati, an unsurprising decision, given that as he heads into his age-35 season, the veteran tight end has little more to gain from exhibition reps. Veteran wideout Noah Brown will join Ertz with a day of rest on the sidelines, while top receiver Terry McLaurin came off the active/PUP list Saturday but won't be in consideration to take the field Monday.
