Ertz (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to suit up for Sunday's regular-season opener at Washington, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Ertz wasn't a safe bet to make it back for Week 1 after suffering ACL and MCL damage in his left knee last November, but the veteran tight end looks as though he's shown enough improvement to begin the season on the field. Assuming Ertz is indeed left off the Cardinals' inactive list -- which will be released 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff -- he will be in line to share reps at tight end with second-year pro Trey McBride. Top wideout Marquise Brown (hamstring) is also expected to play Week 1.