The question is inescapable, and it popped up even before Jayden Daniels braced himself before he hit the turf and writhed around in pain. Sunday night was already embarrassing. The Washington Commanders trailed by 31 points.

Ertz recorded four receptions on four targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Seahawks.

Having their starting quarterback in the lineup would be a good way to produce that kind of performance and Wednesday’s word on that front from Dan Quinn is positive. Quinn said that Jayden Daniels is expected to be a full participant in practice this week.

We break down the fantasy football outlook of Zach Ertz ahead of the Commanders’ Week 9 matchup vs. the Seahawks.

The Washington Commanders will play the Dallas Cowboys and are short on receivers. This could put tight end Zach Ertz in prime position to be key for the offense, but he was nursing a couple of injuries.

The Washington Commanders' Dan Quinn faces criticism after keeping Jayden Daniels in the game during a blowout before the quarterback suffered a serious elbow injury late in a 38-1

The Commanders won't have their top two wideouts for Sunday's showdown with the Cowboys but Zach Ertz will suit up for the divisional clash.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completes a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz against the Dallas Cowboys during Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.