Ertz suffered a concussion in Week 15 against the Saints and has been working his way through the league's protocol over the past six days. He was only able to practice in a limited capacity on Friday, meaning he had multiple steps in the protocol to clear before being able to play on Sunday. It sounds like he will be given the green light later today, but fantasy managers should have a backup plan in place. Ben Sinnott and John Bates would likely split the starting role if Ertz is a surprise inactive.
Concussion Commanders TE Zach Ertz, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a concussion and a shoulder injury, is trending toward playing vs. the Eagles, per source. (Adam Schefter on X) FF Today's Take: Ertz was in the concussion protocol after last week's game but has a chance to suit up against the Eagles today. If he's somehow inactive, rookie Ben Sinnott and John Bates would handle the tight end duties for the Commanders. Neither would be a recommended fantasy option. The Eagles have given up the 6th fewest fantasy points to the position.
Ertz was seen in a non-contact jersey at Thursday's practice. If he's unable to log a limited/full practice on Friday, he will, in all likelihood, be ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles. Rookie Ben Sinnott, who ran 25 routes in last week's win over the Saints, would be the favorite to replace Ertz but will be a thin play after seeing just one target in Week 15.
Commanders TE Zach Ertz (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. He's unlikely to be cleared in time for this weekend's game vs. the Eagles. Rookie Ben Sinnott led Washington TEs in pass routes last week but is not a recommended Week 16 fantasy play against Philadelphia's eighth-ranked TE defense.
Ertz left Week 15's game with a brain injury and did not return. Head coach Dan Quinn told reporters after the game that Ertz is in the league's concussion protocol. A DNP to start the week means we aren't likely to see the veteran tight end on Sunday. Rookie Ben Sinnott could finally see some reps with Ertz sidelined, though his role is too ambiguous for fantasy managers to rely on in the semifinal round.