Zach Ertz

TE WAS

College: Stanford | 12 years
Height: 6'5" | Weight: 250 lbs
Birth Date: 1990-11-10
Depth Chart: TE.1
2024 Bye Week: 14

Total Pts: 0.00
Avg Pts: 0.00
Rank: 0 TE

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Player Notes
Sep 19 4:23pm ET

Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (non-injury) was limited during practice Thursday, Sept. 19.

Fantasy Spin: Ertz was productive in Week 2 and has been targeted four times in each of the first two games of the season. He likely will receive a similar workload in Week 3 but is only a No. 2 tight end at this time.

From TheHuddle

Sep 15 11:03pm ET

Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz registered four receptions for a team-high 62 yards on four targets in Week 2 against the New York Giants.

Fantasy Spin: Ertz was productive like the old days in Philadelphia, but he still has a ways to go before he is a regular TE1 again. For now, he remains a TE2, and a streaming option for when your primary option has an injury or a bye.

From TheHuddle

Sep 15 5:20pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz led the team in receiving with 62 yards on four catches in their Week 2 victory over the New York Giants. This was an excellent bounce-back effort for the veteran tight end, as he caught only three passes for 28 yards in his Washington debut. Ertz was not used as a check-down option but instead was used in a vertical capacity, as he averaged 15.5 yards per catch with a high of 21 yards. This was a promising effort for the veteran as he continues to emerge as the No.2 pass-catching option in the Commanders air attack. The 33-year-old could be worth a look as a stash option going forward, given his role on the offense and safe floor he could produce weekly.

From RotoBaller

Sep 13 8:30am ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught three of his four targets for 28 yards in their Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite the modest output, Ertz saw 24.0% of the team's air yards and 16.7% of the team's targets. In addition, the veteran logged 39 total snaps, just under 70% of the team's total snaps. As rookie QB Jayden Daniels continues to develop at the professional level, the 33-year-old should continue to establish a connection with him and serve as a safety valve in the middle of the field. For now, Ertz should just be deployed in DFS settings as a cheap value play, as he has not yet proven that he should be relied upon in a redraft setting.

From RotoBaller

Sep 11 5:03pm ET

Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz (non-injury) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Fantasy Spin: Ertz posted only 28 yards in Week 1 but was targeted four times during the game. He should receive a similar workload this week but probably should only be considered a No. 2 fantasy tight end.

From TheHuddle

Sep 8 8:40pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz caught three passes for 28 yards in their Week 1 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ertz tied a team-high with four targets Sunday afternoon. In his regular-season debut, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels struggled to find consistency in the passing game, which affected Ertz's fantasy output. Ertz was typically found in short range in the middle of the field as a safety valve. As Daniels gets accustomed to the professional level, Ertz should continue to see an uptick in targets. However, rookie tight end Ben Sinnott did not see a target on Sunday, solidifying Ertz's starting role in the offense. Fantasy managers looking for another value play in DFS next weekend should consider selecting Ertz, as he will face a New York Giants defense that allowed 42 yards to the Minnesota tight ends in Week 1.

From RotoBaller

Sep 5 6:50pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz could see a hefty amount of targets his way in the season opener, making him a high-end TE2 in all leagues. With many questions surrounding the No.2 receiver in Washington, Ertz could fill that role in the short term. Last season, the veteran appeared in just seven games before suffering a season-ending quadriceps injury. During this span, Ertz averaged a mere 7.4 PPR points but was targeted on 23.2% of his routes. Through his first taste of the regular season, rookie Jayden Daniels may lock on to Ertz in the middle of the field instead of pushing the ball outside. However, if the 33-year-old cannot perform, he may soon be replaced by rookie Ben Sinnott, who the Commanders selected in the second round of this year's draft. Facing the Buccaneers, who allowed the third-most fantasy points to tight ends last season, Ertz might be a sneaky play in DFS formats and a high-end TE2 in deeper leagues.

From RotoBaller

Sep 3 1:30pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is listed as the team's starting tight end on the depth chart entering Week 1 of the regular season this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Behind Ertz, the Commanders have listed John Bates as the No. 2 and rookie Ben Sinnott as the No. 3. It confirms the idea that Sinnott is merely a dynasty/keeper stash in 2024. The 33-year-old Ertz is no longer the fantasy stud he was in his time with the Philadelphia Eagles, but he'll enter the regular season as Washington's top pass-catching tight end on a team that lacks experienced receiving depth for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Ertz miss most of last year with a quadriceps injury with the Arizona Cardinals, but he could be a sneaky TE2 rebound candidate if he stays healthy this year in Kliff Kingsbury's offense. At best, Ertz could be peppered with targets as a security blanket for Daniels.

From RotoBaller

Aug 15 6:20pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was not seen at practice and won't be available for the upcoming preseason matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as his absence isn't injury related. Head coach Dan Quinn confirmed that Ertz is fine and is away from the team for personal reasons. Quinn hinted that the Ertz family is expecting a baby, so if that's true then congratulations to them. In his place, Ben Sinnott and John Bates figure to split up a majority of the snaps at tight end on Saturday. Neither player is on the fantasy radar heading into draft season.

From RotoBaller

Jul 8 4:30pm ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was once one of the most productive players at the position. While his numbers have been on the decline over the last few years, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports that he looked good in offseason activities this summer. "Ertz, 33, showed more speed than expected in practices," Standig wrote. "Injuries are more concerning than the three-time Pro Bowler's remaining talent." The 2013 second-round pick could be heavily relied on by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels early in his NFL career, especially while rookie tight end Ben Sinnott makes the transition to the next level. Ertz is unlikely to possess TE1 upside at this stage of his career, but he might produce mid-range TE2 numbers, making him worth rostering in deep PPR setups. The former Stanford Cardinal enters 2024 in 12th place on the all-time receiving list by a tight end with 7,434 yards.

From RotoBaller

May 2 12:10am ET

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz could face competition from rookie Ben Sinnott heading into the 2024 season, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. Ertz landed with Washington during free agency as the Commanders looked to replace fellow veteran Logan Thomas. While Ertz currently has a grasp on the No. 1 tight end role, Washington did spend a second-round pick on Sinnott, a Kansas State product, suggesting there could be some competition and turnover at the position. Standig writes that "Sinnott's unique versatility means he could carve out a role in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury's attack," implying the rookie has an inside track to earning targets right away. Ertz might still be the preferred option to open the year, but Sinnott will get involved. As a result, both tight ends should be avoided in most redraft formats. Sinnott, however, is an intriguing depth name in dynasty leagues.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 06-Mar-2024: Zach Ertz - SGN - The Washington Commanders signed TE Zach Ertz.
  • 05-Feb-2024: Zach Ertz - CEXP - TE Zach Ertz's contract expired with the Detroit Lions.
  • 22-Jan-2024: Zach Ertz - PRA - The Detroit Lions signed TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad.
  • 30-Nov-2023: Zach Ertz - WA - The Arizona Cardinals waived TE Zach Ertz.
  • 24-Oct-2023: Zach Ertz - IR - The Arizona Cardinals placed TE Zach Ertz on Injured Reserve.
  • 26-Jul-2023: Zach Ertz - PUP - The Arizona Cardinals placed TE Zach Ertz on the PUP list.
  • 26-Nov-2022: Zach Ertz - IR - The Arizona Cardinals placed TE Zach Ertz on injured reserve.
  • 13-Mar-2022: ARI Zach Ertz - Re-signed - Three-year contract (through 2024)
  • 15-Oct-2021: ARI Zach Ertz - Traded - for CB Tay Gowan and 2022 draft pick
  • 25-Sep-2021: PHI Zach Ertz - Reinstated
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