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Zach Ertz has been in the limelight for the Washington Commanders ahead of their divisional-round clash against the Detroit Lions. The tight end has been an integral part of the Commanders' offense this season and fans want to know whether Ertz will play in the second-round playoff game on Saturday night.
Is Zach Ertz injured ahead of divisional round clash vs. Lions?
Zach Ertz was reportedly dealing with a rib injury during the week. He was kept out of practice on Tuesday and Wednesday but was a limited participant on Thursday. However, the Commanders also announced that Ertz was given a rest during the week. Hence, there are signs that he will play in the divisional-round matchup against the Lions.
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As things stand, Ertz is active on the Commanders' roster and is expected to suit up on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles selected Ertz in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played just under nine years with the Eagles and helped them win the Super Bowl in 2018.
Ertz was traded to the Arizona Cardinals in October 2021 and was with the franchise for just under three years. In January 2024, he signed with the Detroit Lions' practice squad, but the deal expired after the team's postseason run ended.
The Commanders signed Ertz in the 2024 offseason and he has grown into an important player for the franchise.
How has Commanders TE Zach Ertz performed this season?
Zach Ertz recorded 654 yards and seven touchdowns on 66 receptions in the 2024 regular season. He formed an excellent understanding with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
In Washington's 23-20 wild-card round win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ertz posted 23 yards on two receptions. Despite a rather quiet game, the tight end created problems for the Tampa Bay defense.
Now, the Commanders hope that Ertz can kick on and get back to scoring against the Lions on Saturday night. Here's a look at the TV schedule and live stream details for the Commanders-Lions divisional round game, where you can catch Ertz in action.
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Fox
- Live stream: Fubo
- Venue: Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan
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