Zach Ertz Fantasy

The Philadelphia Eagles exercised tight end Zach Ertz's option for the 2021 season on Thursday, according to a source. Ertz will count for $8 million in 2020 and $8.25 million in 2021, and extension talks with him and the team will likely pick up in the coming months. The 29-year-old has proven to be one of the most valuable pass-catching tight ends in the NFL since he was drafted in the second round in 2013. Ertz caught 88 passes for 916 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games in 2019, and he's made the Pro Bowl each of the last three seasons. He's had 70-plus catches and at least 816 yards the last five seasons, culminating in 1,163 receiving yards and eight TDs in 2018. He's a high-end TE1, but the emergence of Dallas Goedert is starting to make him a little bit more risky.

Mar. 27th • 3:06 PM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (ribs, kidney) played through his injuries to make two catches for 44 yards on Wild Card Weekend. Ertz was visibly limited in this one, but he did well on his two catches. Ertz should be fully healthy by Week 1 of next season, and even with the ascending Dallas Goedert on the team, Ertz should still be an elite TE1 in all formats.

Jan. 5th • 7:46 PM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (ribs, kidney) is officially active for Sunday's Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks. Ertz is dealing with a fractured rib and a lacerated kidney, but he'll be in there for Carson Wentz's first playoff game. Despite being at home, the Eagles come into the game as underdogs and will likely have to rely on Dallas Goedert and the running game if they want a chance to survive into the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Ertz has upside in DFS lineups, but has a very risky floor.

Jan. 5th • 3:31 PM