Commanders' Zach Ertz: Leads Commanders in targets
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Ertz recorded four receptions on eight targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Steelers.
It was a mixed day for Ertz, who saw his involvement in the offense return after he earned only one target in Week 9. He led the team in opportunities Sunday, though that translated to an uninspiring yardage total, with Ertz's longest gain going for only nine yards. Ertz should continue to play a role in the offense, but the explosive elements will be left primarily to Terry McLaurin and Noah Brown.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Targeted just once
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Ertz caught his only target for five yards in a 27-22 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Ertz finished the game with season-low 47.0 percent snap share, mostly because he took just two of 19 snaps in the fourth quarter while the Commanders leaned heavily on their running game. He previously had at least three targets in every game this year, including five or more targets each of the past four weeks. There's a good chance Ertz's volume rebounds Week 10 against a tough Pittsburgh defense.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Bust Alert (Start/Sit)
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Ertz is hot coming into Week 9 against the Giants with at least 14 PPR points in each of his past two games against Carolina and Chicago. He has 11 catches for 117 yards and a touchdown over that span on 16 targets, and it's nice to see him producing at a high level. But Ertz actually has a tough matchup in Week 9 since the Giants are No. 4 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. No tight end has scored a touchdown against the Giants, and only Ertz in Week 2 (10.2 PPR points) and Jake Ferguson in Week 4 (11.9 PPR points) have been productive against this defense. Ertz is only worth starting in deeper leagues in Week 9.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Favorite target for Daniels
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Ertz recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears.
Ertz had his most productive day of the season by any measure, as he was the favorite target of Jayden Daniels. His statistical output was still modest, though five of his seven receptions went for double-digit yardage. This performance will likely be an anomaly, but Ertz does have at least five targets in four straight contests.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: First TD of season
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Ertz recorded four receptions on five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Ertz finished third on the team in targets and served as a reliable short-area target for Marcus Mariota. His longest catch of the game went for 15 yards early in the third quarter, though his biggest moment came on a 12-yard touchdown catch just before halftime to set off the blowout victory. Ertz isn't likely to post spectacular stat lines moving forward, but he does have at least four targets in all but one game this season.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Week 7 Waiver Priority List
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Ertz has 13 targets in his past two games, and he has two games this season with at least 10.2 PPR points. He should continue to be a go-to option for Jayden Daniels, and Ertz is worth using as a sleeper in Week 7 against Carolina since the Panthers are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends. You should add Ertz for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Leading receiver in loss
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Ertz caught four of five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receiving yards on the day while setting a new season high in the category. Ertz has caught multiple passes in six straight games to begin his Washington tenure, but he has yet to find the end zone and has topped 38 yards only twice, giving him a limited ceiling. Ertz will again provide rookie QB Jayden Daniels with a reliable possession option in Week 7 against the Panthers.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Two grabs against Cleveland
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Ertz caught two of eight targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.
Despite handling a season-low 57 percent offensive snap share Week 5, Ertz led all Washington tight ends in playing time while also recording a season-high target total. The veteran wasn't able to take advantage of his increased opportunities Sunday, as he was able to reel in just two passes in the contest, his lowest reception total in a game this season. Even with the Commanders leading the NFL in scoring (31.0 points per game) through five weeks, Ertz remains a low-ceiling fantasy option in an offense that has skewed run-heavy.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Three receptions in win
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Ertz hauled in all three of his targets for 22 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals.
Ertz was one of nine Commanders pass catchers to record a reception in the blowout win with quarterback Jayden Daniels spreading the ball around liberally. Though he's held steady at snap shares ranging between 65 and 70 percent through each of the Commanders' first four contests, Ertz has yet to score a touchdown and hasn't drawn more than five targets on any occasion. He was withheld from the Commanders' first Week 5 practice Wednesday due to rest purposes, but he should be ready to go for this Sunday's game against the Browns.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sleeper TEs
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Gesicki remained relevant in Week 3 against Washington despite Tee Higgins making his 2024 debut with four catches for 47 yards on five targets. This week, he's facing a Carolina defense that is the only team to allow multiple touchdowns to tight ends this year. Gesicki should be considered a low-end starting option in all leagues.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Ertz has scored at least 8.8 PPR points in two games in a row, and hopefully he continues to be a factor for Jayden Daniels. In his past two games, Ertz has nine catches for 100 yards on nine targets. Ertz is a good streaming tight end in PPR for Week 4 at Arizona in a revenge game.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Five catches in upset win
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Ertz secured all five targets for 38 yards in the Commanders' 38-33 win over the Bengals on Monday night. He also committed a fumble recovered by Washington.
Ertz recorded a team-high number of receptions but was utilized primarily as a short-area target. The veteran tight end, who's posted a 12-128-0 line on 13 targets through three games, will next take aim at his old Cardinals teammates in a Week 4 road battle in the desert.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Ertz has four targets in each of his first two games, but he did better with his opportunities in Week 2 against the Giants with four catches for 62 yards. In Week 1 at Tampa Bay, Ertz had three catches for 28 yards. He can be a low-end starter in PPR leagues, and Ertz is worth a flier heading into Week 3 at Cincinnati for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Leading receiver Sunday
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Ertz caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receiving yards as rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels often had to get rid of the ball quickly on an afternoon that saw him get sacked five times. Ertz's role as one of Daniels' primary safety valves should give him a solid target floor, but at 33 years old, he may not be able to do significant damage with those looks. Ertz will try to put together another productive effort in Week 3 against the Bengals.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Catches three passes
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Ertz caught three of four targets for 28 yards in a 37-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, playing 70 percent of snaps on offense and running the second-most routes (21) on the team.
That route total don't count eight dropbacks on which rookie QB Jayden Daniels scrambled, which was one of the factors that made it difficult for any Washington pass catcher to compile a decent receiving line. Four players, including Ertz, tied for the team lead with four targets, and running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson combined for 101 of the team's 184 receiving yards. Ertz's role hints that he could have some useful fantasy weeks ahead, although rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott looms as a threat to eventually cut into the 33-year-old's snaps and routes. For now, Ertz figures to lead Washington tight ends in playing time in Week 2 against the Giants.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Week 2 Waiver Priority List
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Ertz had a quiet game in Week 1 at Tampa Bay with three catches for 28 yards on four targets, and more production should come as the season goes on. He's not going to have dominant games on a consistent basis, but Ertz could be No. 2 on the Commanders in targets until rookie tight end Ben Sinnott gets more comfortable in the offense. In deeper leagues, Ertz is worth adding for 1 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Eventually, we should see Ben Sinnott become the primary tight end for the Commanders, but that won't happen early in the year. For this week, Ertz has the chance to be a go-to target for Jayden Daniels, and this is a great matchup to use Ertz as a streamer at Tampa Bay. Last year, the Buccaneers were No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends and one of five teams to allow at least 100 receptions to the position. Hopefully, Daniels and Ertz can connect several times in their first real game together.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Won't play this Saturday
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Ertz won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Miami, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Ertz is away from the team for the birth of his child, so he'll likely miss a practice or two in addition to the preseason game. He ended up playing a few snaps in the preseason opener against New York, after pregame reports suggested he'd be held out. Ertz is expected to open the season as Washington's top pass catcher at tight end, but if he fails to produce early on he'll be looking over his shoulder at rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Not slated to play Saturday
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Ertz is not in line to suit up in Washington's preseason opener against the Jets on Saturday.
It would be a bit surprising if the 33-year-old played much at all during the preseason, but Ertz is on a one-year, $3 million contract, so it's possible the veteran is on the roster bubble if rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott continues to progress in his development.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz: Could lose snaps to rookie
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Ertz could be at risk of losing playing time at tight end to rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Ertz signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Commanders early in the offseason, getting about two-thirds of the money guaranteed. It's backup-level money, but with a good chance at a starting job given the lack of veteran competition in Washington. Sinnott looks like a real threat, however, coming in as a second-round pick after putting up a 49-676-6 receiving line his final season at Kansas State and then running a 4.68-second 40-yard dash time during the pre-draft process at 6-foot-4 and 250 pounds. The rookie could steal enough playing time to make Ertz irrelevant for fantasy even if the 33-year-old gets most of the snaps in clear passing situations early on.
