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Veteran tight end Zach Ertz signed with the Commanders this offseason and is currently expected to lead the depth chart heading into the season. Ertz is a former 1,000-yard receiver but has dealt with numerous injuries, failing to reach even 500 yards in each of the past two seasons.
Now with a new team, Ertz reunites with former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who is now calling plays for the Commanders. Ertz experienced a career resurgence when he joined the Cardinals midway through the 2021 season, catching 56 passes for 574 yards and three touchdowns in just 11 games. The return to a Kingsbury-led offense is almost certainly a positive for Ertz, who caught just 27 passes for 187 yards and one touchdown in seven games for the Cardinals in the 2023 season following Kingsbury's departure.
Ertz's health is now a major concern, especially considering he will turn 34 during the 2024 season. However, he will likely be a significant part of the Washington offense, at least early in the season. This makes him a potentially decent fallback option for fantasy managers who pass on the position in deep leagues that start more than one tight end. While his age and injury history are concerns, Ertz's familiarity with Kingsbury's system could provide him with a valuable role in the Commanders' offense.
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 Zach Ertz expected to play in Week 16
Concussion
By: Mike Krueger | Sat Dec 21, 11:17 pm
|  | Commanders TE Zach Ertz, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a concussion and a shoulder injury, is trending toward playing vs. the Eagles, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Ertz was in the concussion protocol after last week's game but has a chance to suit up against the Eagles today. If he's somehow inactive, rookie Ben Sinnott and John Bates would handle the tight end duties for the Commanders. Neither would be a recommended fantasy option. The Eagles have given up the 6th fewest fantasy points to the position.
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