Zach Ertz Fantasy TE
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| Height / Weight | 6'5" / 250 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Nov 10, 1990(32) |
| College | Stanford |
| Experience | 5 Years |
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Zach Ertz NEWS
Zach Ertz Had Surgery On ACL And MCL
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) revealed on Thursday that he underwent surgery in late November on his ACL and MCL, but he hopes to be ready for Week 1 of the 2023 regular season despite being in the early stages of his rehab. The 32-year-old is not going to be ready for the team's offseason program next spring, and it's not a lock that he'll be ready to roll when training camp kicks off next summer, either. When healthy, Ertz has been a solid TE1 for fantasy managers in his time in Arizona, but this complicated knee injury will make him much more risky at the thinnest position in fantasy in next year's fall drafts. Rookie second-rounder Trey McBride has only five catches on seven targets for 15 yards in two games played without Ertz.
Dec 9, 2022 • 5:20 AM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Lands On Injured Reserve
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) landed on the injured reserve list. The 32-year-old already wasn't expected to return this season after suffering a knee injury in the Week 10 win over the Rams. The move was likely a procedural one, as the Cards made several moves on Saturday, including activated Marquise Brown (ankle) from the IR and elevating wide receiver Pharoh Cooper and tight end Maxx Williams from the practice squad. That said, fantasy managers in redraft formats who are holding on to Ertz for whatever reason can part ways with him immediately.
Nov 26, 2022 • 9:56 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Done For The Season
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury in the Week 10 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, according to sources. It's a tough blow for the team and the veteran Ertz. The 32-year-old is going for a second opinion on his knee, but it's believed that he won't play again in 2022. If it's confirmed with a second opinion, Ertz will finish with 47 receptions on 69 targets for 406 yards and four touchdowns in 10 games played in his first full season in Arizona. With Ertz likely out of the picture for the rest of the way, tight ends Trey McBride and Stephen Anderson are in line to see much bigger roles at the position, while receivers DeAndre Hopkins, Rondale Moore, A.J. Green, Robbie Anderson and Greg Dortch could also see more targets.
Nov 14, 2022 • 11:06 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz To Miss Multiple Weeks, Will Have An MRI
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) is expected to miss "multiple weeks," according to ESPN senior writer Adam Schefter. The veteran injured his knee on Sunday in the win over the Rams and didn't return. While the team believes Ertz's "ACL is intact," he will have an MRI on Monday, so he's not out of the woods just yet. It's a tough blow for fantasy managers, mainly since the 32-year-old has been a top-five fantasy tight end this season, compiling 47 catches for 406 yards and four touchdowns. In the meantime, rookie Trey McBride, who had a catch for seven yards in Week 10, will attempt to fill the void moving ahead.
Nov 14, 2022 • 2:12 AM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Questionable To Return In Week 10
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (knee) is questionable to return on Sunday against the Rams. The veteran was injured after bringing in a pass from Colt McCoy, who is starting for Kyle Murray (hamstring), late in the first quarter. Ertz was carted back to the locker room, so fantasy managers shouldn't be shocked if he doesn't return. If that's the case, he'll finish with one catch for 12 yards. In the meantime, Rondale Moore, DeAndre Hopkins, and Greg Dortch are the favorites to see more looks from McCoy for the remainder of Week 10.
Nov 13, 2022 • 10:13 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Ready To Go For Week 2
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) put in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 2 injury report. He will play in the Week 2 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. It's likely that the 31-year-old was just receiving a rest day when he didn't take the practice field on Wednesday. Ertz played 60 percent of the offensive snaps in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching two of his four targets for only 14 yards and one touchdown. He said he's feeling much better this week, so hopefully he'll be a bit more involved in the passing attack, especially with receivers Rondale Moore and Andy Isabella ruled out with injury. Ertz should be viewed as a low-end TE1 in fantasy.
Sep 17, 2022 • 4:00 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Practices In Full On Thursday
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) practiced in full Thursday. He did not practice on Wednesday and was given a maintenance day off. He was upgraded as a full participant on Thursday. The 31-year-old has been dealing with a calf issue since early August but was active for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs. "I feel great now. The calf, God willing, is behind me, so really just focused on being the best I can be on Sunday and find a way to win," said Ertz. He caught two of four targets for 14 yards and a touchdown. Ertz is a borderline TE1 against the Las Vegas Raiders and should be started in most leagues in Week 2.
Sep 16, 2022 • 1:56 AM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Doesn't Practice Wednesday
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) was sidelined for the team's practice on Wednesday. Ertz was questionable heading into Week 1 but did suit up and catch a touchdown. Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that the Pro Bowl tight end was on a pitch count against the Kansas City Chiefs but is expected to be a full-go in practice on Thursday ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Arizona is in need of offensive weapons with DeAndre Hopkins suspended and Rondale Moore (hamstring) nursing an injury of his own, so Ertz should be started in fantasy lineups assuming he is able to play.
Sep 14, 2022 • 10:56 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Expected To Play In Week 1
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) is expected to be active for Sunday's game despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Ertz did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday, then returned in a limited fashion on Friday. His absence for most of the week is slightly concerning, but it's also possible that the Cardinals were simply exercising extreme caution with their veteran. As long as Ertz is active, he should be started in fantasy football. The 31-year-old has a chance to make a large impact in the passing game with DeAndre Hopkins suspended and Rondale Moore (hamstring) ruled out for this contest.
Sep 11, 2022 • 12:08 PM | RotoBallerCardinals List Zach Ertz As Questionable For Week 1
The Arizona Cardinals listed tight end Zach Ertz (calf) and defensive end J.J. Watt (calf) as questionable for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. Watt didn't practice all week, while Ertz returned to a limited practice Friday after being absent on Thursday. The Cardinals also ruled cornerback Trayvon Mullen (toe) out. Making things more difficult for Ertz's fantasy managers is the fact that Arizona's game isn't on the early slate. The 31-year-old seems to be trending in the right direction, but he's shaping up as a shaky low-end TE1 in fantasy. If he does play, he could see heavy target volume from quarterback Kyler Murray in what is expected to be a high-scoring affair with receiver Rondale Moore (hamstring) already ruled out and DeAndre Hopkins suspended.
Sep 9, 2022 • 10:26 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Not Present On Thursday
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) wasn't seen at Thursday's practice in the portion open to the media. Ertz was limited at practice on Wednesday, but the Cardinals might just be giving the veteran a day of rest as the Week 1 regular season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs approaches on Sunday. The 31-year-old's availability is up in the air right now, but he should be good to go as long as he's limited in Friday's practice session. With receiver DeAndre Hopkins suspended to begin the year, Ertz should have a heavy target share in the passing game. And in a game against a high-octane Chiefs offense on Sunday, Arizona's first game could be high-scoring. If Ertz is active, he'll be a top-10 fantasy tight end play.
Sep 8, 2022 • 4:14 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Back At Practice
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) was back at practice on Wednesday. Ertz is dealing with a lingering calf injury, but the fact that he was able to return to practice on Wednesday is good news for his status for the Week 1 regular season opener this Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, we feel confident that he'll be active this Sunday in what could be a high-scoring affair between two high-octane offenses. And with receiver DeAndre Hopkins suspended for the first six games of the year, Ertz should be an even bigger part of the passing game. Consider him a top-10 fantasy tight end in Week 1 if he's active.
Sep 7, 2022 • 6:09 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz's Week 1 Status Up In The Air
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) is being called "day-to-day" by head coach Kliff Kingsbury, so this will be a situation worth monitoring before Week 1 start-or-sit decisions. Arizona faces off with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in what should be a high-scoring affair with plenty of fantasy football intrigue in the season opener. Ertz is an attractive option at tight end while receiver DeAndre Hopkins serves his six-game suspension, so his status will be important. If he doesn't play, receivers Marquise Brown and Rondale Moore will likely see more work. Rookie tight end Trey McBride would be viewed as a risky play with upside. Stay tuned for further updates.
Sep 5, 2022 • 6:55 PM | RotoBallerZach Ertz Questionable For Week 1?
Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz (calf) will "be close" in terms of his availability for Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Ertz didn't play at all in the preseason while dealing with a calf issue since early August, and he now appears questionable to play in the regular season opener. We'll have a better idea of the 31-year-old's availability after we see how much he practices next week in the leadup to the contest against KC. Fantasy managers better have a backup plan in place in case Ertz isn't active in Week 1. If Ertz is limited or out against the Chiefs, rookie second-rounder Trey McBride and Maxx Williams would have bigger roles.
Aug 31, 2022 • 6:05 PM | RotoBaller
