Jayden Daniels' breakout season with Washington is no surprise to those who knew him before the NFL
Jayden Daniels has not thought much about his rookie year1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ZACH ERTZ #86 - TIGHT END - WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
350 YDS •
33 REC •
1 TD
350 YDS
33 REC
1 TD
Targeted just once Ertz caught his only target for five yards in a 27-22 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Impact Ertz finished the game with season-low 47 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.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Sorry came easy for Tyrique Stevenson but his Hail Mary gaffe sends the Bears on much rougher road
Tyrique Stevenson's Hail Mary gaffe allowed Jayden Daniels and the Commanders to pull out a stunning victory over the Bears on SundayOCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CB Tyrique Stevenson apologizes for taunting Commanders fans before Bears lost on Hail Mary
Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson could be seen taunting fans seconds before he and his teammates gave up a Hail Mary touchdown wit...OCTOBER 28
Anatomy of a Hail Mary: How Jayden Daniels and the Commanders beat the buzzer
The Washington Commanders executed a Hail Mary to perfection to beat the Chicago Bears on SundayOCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Favorite target for Daniels Ertz recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Favorite target for Daniels Ertz recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 77 yards in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Bears.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD to Noah Brown gives Commanders 18-15 win over Bears
Jayden Daniels connected with Noah Brown on a 52-yard Hail Mary as time expired to give the Washington Commanders an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on SundayOCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First TD of season Ertz recorded four receptions on five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
First TD of season Ertz recorded four receptions on five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 40-7 win over the Panthers.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Commanders lose Jayden Daniels to a rib injury in a 40-7 romp over the Panthers
The Washington Commanders blew out the Carolina Panthers 40-7 after losing rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to a rib injuryOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Commanders' Zach Ertz Viable Option for Fantasy Team? Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is emerging as a solid fantasy option after leading the team in receiving yards during their Week...
OCTOBER 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Leading receiver in loss Ertz caught four of five targets for 68 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Two grabs against Cleveland Ertz caught two of eight targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.
Impact Despite seeing a season-low 57 percent offensive snap share in Week 5, Ertz led all tight ends in playing time while also recording a season-high in targets. 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. Ertz will look to bounce back and hopefully find the end zone for the first time this season when the Commanders visit the Ravens in Week 6.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Two grabs against Cleveland Ertz caught two of eight targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 34-13 win over the Browns.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Three receptions in win Ertz hauled in all three of his targets for 22 receiving yards in Sunday's 42-14 win over the Cardinals.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Jayden Daniels has Washington off to its first 3-1 start since 2011
Jayden Daniels has Washington off to a 3-1 start for the first time since 2011SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie QB Daniels stars again in desert return, Commanders beat Cardinals 42-14 for 3rd straight
Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown and ran for a score in his desert return, and the Washington Commanders extended their winning streak to three with a 42-14 victo...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy football: Strange, Ertz among 4 must-start Week 4 tight ends Brenton Strange and Zach Ertz are among UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler’s four must-start fantasy football tight ends for Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Five catches in upset win 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.
Impact 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 on 13 targets through three games, will next take aim at his old Cardinals teammates in a Week 4 road battle in the desert.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver Sunday Ertz caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Leading receiver Sunday Ertz caught all four of his targets for 62 yards in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants.
Impact The veteran tight end led the Commanders in receiving yards as rookie quarterback Jaylen 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.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Catches three passes 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 te...
Impact The aforementioned route totals 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 have 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/routes. For now, however, Ertz figures to lead the Washington tight ends in playing time Week 2 against the Giants.
SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
'Excited!' Commanders' Zach Ertz Praises Jayden Daniels Despite Loss Following a 37-20 blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz expressed his excitement to play with...
SEPTEMBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
