Commanders’ Zach Ertz Questionable to Return With Apparent Concussion
January 19, 2025
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UPDATE: Zach Ertz has returned to the game following being evaluated for a concussion.
The Washington Commanders are facing their toughest in the playoffs, as they are facing the No. 1 seeded Detroit Lions in the Divisional Round of the Playoffs. However, they will need to continue their game without star tight end Zach Ertz.
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TE Zach Ertz is being evaluated for a concussion and is questionable to return
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 19, 2025
Ertz has been taken out of the game and is being evaluated with a concussion. He is officially questionable to return.
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zach Ertz #86 of the Washington Commanders lines up before a play during an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on… TAMPA, FLORIDA – JANUARY 12: Zach Ertz #86 of the Washington Commanders lines up before a play during an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. Zach Ertz exits Commanders divisional playoff game with apparent concussion.
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Ertz has already made his presence felt in the game, as caught a pass near the endzone in the first quarter that led to the Commanders securing a much-needed first down. The catch then led to Washington scoring a touchdown.
Ertz secured two catches for 13 yards, including the one that led to the Commanders converting a fourth-and-one.
Washington needs all players playing at a high level if they are to get past the surging Lions, and losing Ertz for the rest of the game is going to heavily impact the passing game. At the time of this writing, Detroit has come back and is leading the way 14-10.
Even with the lead, the Commanders are playing some good football. They will just be down one of their best offensive weapons in Ertz.
The star tight end has not been that effective in the playoffs, as he also only secured two catches for 23 yards in the Wild Card Round when the Commanders won a close 23-20 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Ertz may not be pumping out 100 yards a game, but he has proven to be very effective when needed. Case and point in converting a fourth down for the team when they need it.
For now, the Commanders will have to make do without Ertz.
Jayden Daniels and company have had a stellar season under new head coach Dan Quinn. Daniel is likely a lock for Rookie of the Year, and he has shown poise and the right kind of skillset that will carry him through a long career in the NFL.
It would be incredible if the Commanders could upset the Lions, but that is going to be a tall task. Even with the massive amounts of players that have been lost on the defensive side of the ball for the Lions, they continue to find ways to win.
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