Posted on Dec 15

Zach Ertz ruled out with concussion after one-handed grab against Saints

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Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustains a concussion, impacting the team's offensive lineup.

Why it matters: Ertz's injury raises concerns about Washington's depth at the tight end position and their offensive capabilities moving forward.

Ertz is Washington's second-leading pass catcher, highlighting his importance to the team's passing game.
Backup tight ends John Bates and Ben Sinnott have limited experience and only 10 combined catches.

What's new: Ertz suffered a concussion in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints after making an impressive one-handed catch in the red zone.

The tight end hit his head on the ground during the tackle at the 3-yard line and was ruled out for the rest of the game after undergoing concussion evaluation protocols.
Ertz's catch on third-and-3 set up Washington's second touchdown of the game, contributing to their halftime lead over the Saints.

Yes, but: Washington's offense was already dealing with the absence of starting center Tyler Biadasz and wide receiver Noah Brown, further challenging their offensive depth.

What to watch: The Commanders will need to rely on their backup tight ends, Bates and Sinnott, to step up in Ertz's absence.

Bates, a second-year player, has shown potential but has limited game experience.
Rookie Sinnott will likely see an increased role in the offense, providing an opportunity for him to showcase his skills.

What's next: The Commanders will closely monitor Ertz's recovery process and adhere to the league's concussion protocols before determining his availability for future games.

If Ertz remains sidelined, Washington may explore external options or make adjustments within their offensive scheme to compensate for his absence.

The bottom line: Losing a key contributor like Zach Ertz to a concussion poses challenges for Washington's offense.

The team must adapt and find ways to maintain their offensive production without one of their top pass catchers.
The performance of backup tight ends and the creativity of the coaching staff will be crucial in filling the void left by Ertz's absence.

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Zach Ertz ruled out with concussion after one-handed grab against Saints

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustains a concussion, impacting the team's offensive lineup.

Why it matters: Ertz's injury raises concerns about Washington's depth at the tight end position and their offensive capabilities moving forward.

Ertz is Washington's second-leading pass catcher, highlighting his importance to the team's passing game.

Backup tight ends John Bates and Ben Sinnott have limited experience and only 10 combined catches.

What's new: Ertz suffered a concussion in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints after making an impressive one-handed catch in the red zone.

The tight end hit his head on the ground during the tackle at the 3-yard line and was ruled out for the rest of the game after undergoing concussion evaluation protocols.

Ertz's catch on third-and-3 set up Washington's second touchdown of the game, contributing to their halftime lead over the Saints.

Yes, but: Washington's offense was already dealing with the absence of starting center Tyler Biadasz and wide receiver Noah Brown, further challenging their offensive depth.

What to watch: The Commanders will need to rely on their backup tight ends, Bates and Sinnott, to step up in Ertz's absence.

Bates, a second-year player, has shown potential but has limited game experience.

Rookie Sinnott will likely see an increased role in the offense, providing an opportunity for him to showcase his skills.

What's next: The Commanders will closely monitor Ertz's recovery process and adhere to the league's concussion protocols before determining his availability for future games.

If Ertz remains sidelined, Washington may explore external options or make adjustments within their offensive scheme to compensate for his absence.

The bottom line: Losing a key contributor like Zach Ertz to a concussion poses challenges for Washington's offense.

The team must adapt and find ways to maintain their offensive production without one of their top pass catchers.

The performance of backup tight ends and the creativity of the coaching staff will be crucial in filling the void left by Ertz's absence.