Zach Ertz

As we head into the 2025 fantasy football season, Zach Ertz remains a viable, though somewhat cautious, pick for tight end positions. Despite his advanced age of 34, Ertz showed in 2024 that he still has a significant role to play in the Washington Commanders' offense. Last season, he had a strong resurgence, particularly in the second half, with 66 catches for 654 yards and seven touchdowns, which placed him as the eighth-best tight end in half-point PPR scoring.

Ertz's chemistry with young quarterback Jayden Daniels is a positive factor, as they developed a strong connection throughout the 2024 season. This chemistry, combined with Ertz's experience and reliability, makes him a sneaky-good late-round tight end option for fantasy teams. However, it's important to note that his target volume could decrease in 2025 due to the addition of Deebo Samuel to the Commanders' roster, which will likely divert some of the short-area and middle-of-the-field targets away from Ertz.

Another factor to consider is the potential expansion of tight end Ben Sinnott's role, whom the Commanders drafted in 2024. This could further reduce Ertz's target share and overall fantasy value. Additionally, with the Commanders likely to continue adding talent through free agency and the draft, Ertz may find himself as the third option in Washington’s passing game, behind star receiver Terry McLaurin and the newly acquired Deebo Samuel.

Despite these challenges, Ertz's familiarity with the system and his proven reliability make him worth drafting in the final rounds of your fantasy draft. His current Average Draft Position (ADP) is around TE24, but this could adjust as the season approaches. For those participating in early best-ball drafts, Ertz might offer some value at his current price, especially given his performance in 2024 and his continued relevance in key situations such as the red zone and third downs.

Updated 06/28/2025