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Zach Ertz

Pos: TE5 Team: WSH YoE: 13
Draft: RD 2, PICK 35
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

Trends


"Johnson was selected by Pittsburgh in the third round of April's draft. He isn't super-fast (4.57 40-yard dash) or quick (1.62 10-yard split), which limited his output at Iowa (only 34% of runs went for 5-plus yards), but he's one of the biggest backs in this class. He's seemingly a capable receiver, but didn't do it much in college (38 targets) and needs work as a pass blocker, so his fantasy ceiling might be a bit limited. That's especially the case with Jaylen Warren positioned to handle upward of half of the carries and most of the passing-down work. Johnson may eventually emerge as the de facto Najee Harris replacement in run-heavy Pittsburgh, so he's well worth a midround flier, but don't be surprised if he gets off to a slow start."


"Johnson has been getting very little work on offense with just eight snaps over his past three games. He'll be entirely out of the picture Sunday, representing his fifth missed contest this season. Pittsburgh has just two running backs -- Jaylen Warren and Kenneth Gainwell -- active against Detroit."

Kaleb Johnson's rushing yards have decreased by 42.11% over the past 6 weeks.

Kaleb Johnson's rushing attempts have decreased by 38.46% over the past 6 weeks.

Kaleb Johnson's rushing attempt share has decreased by 26.01% over the past 6 weeks.

Kaleb Johnson's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 18.55% over the past 6 weeks.

Kaleb Johnson's receiving yards per attempt has increased by 100% over the past 6 weeks.

Zach Ertz

Pos: TE5 Team: WSH YoE: 13
Draft: RD 2, PICK 35
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

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"Similar to last week, Skowronek managed to log a full practice on the final day of the week to be cleared of any injury designation heading into gameday. This marks consecutive weeks that the wide receiver will play through a hand injury. The 28-year-old played just four offensive snaps last week with no targets, making his living on 65 percent of special teams snaps. This week will likely be no different for Skowronek, who sits behind DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin, Adam Thielen, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling on the wide receiver depth chart."

Ben Skowronek's target share has increased by 267.86% over the past 12 weeks.

Ben Skowronek's targets have increased by 200.0% over the past 12 weeks.

Ben Skowronek's receiving yards have decreased by 61.76% over the past 10 weeks.

Ben Skowronek's receptions have decreased by 50.0% over the past 10 weeks.

Ben Skowronek's total yards have decreased by 61.76% over the past 10 weeks.

Zach Ertz

Pos: TE5 Team: WSH YoE: 13
Draft: RD 2, PICK 35
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

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"The Bengals selected Brooks in the sixth round of April's draft. Brooks soaked up 879 carries during his five-year collegiate tenure, which is the most in this year's rookie class. The Texas Tech product ran for 1,500-plus yards in both 2023 and 2024 and also caught at least 27 passes each of the past three seasons. He's strong and quick with decent size. Brooks figures to begin his career buried behind lead back Chase Brown, as well as complementary option Samaje Perine."


"Brooks didn't come into the game until late, with Joe Flacco at the helm and the Bengals protecting a four-score lead. He's had scant work all season as the Bengals' third running back."

Tahj Brooks' rushing attempts have increased by 300+% over the past 10 weeks.

Tahj Brooks' rushing yards have increased by 266.67% over the past 10 weeks.

Tahj Brooks' rushing yards per attempt has increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

Tahj Brooks' rushing attempt share has increased by 300+% over the past 12 weeks.

Tahj Brooks' targets have increased by 100% over the past 10 weeks.

Zach Ertz

Pos: TE5 Team: WSH YoE: 13
Draft: RD 2, PICK 35
Injury Status: H



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

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"Ertz returns to Washington for his 13th NFL season after a very successful debut campaign with the team. One season after being waived by Arizona and failing to find his way to another 53-man roster, Ertz won the Commanders' starting TE gig and ended up in the top 12 at the position in routes, targets, catches, yards, TDs and fantasy points. His 10 end zone targets ranked second at the position. Ertz is now 34 years old and has added competition for targets with Deebo Samuel Sr. in town and Ben Sinnott entering Year 2, so a step back in production is probable, but he'll continue to benefit from playing a role in a Jayden Daniels-led offense. Ertz is best viewed as a low-ceiling TE2."


"Ertz will officially miss the remainder of the 2025 season after suffering an ACL tear during Washington's 31-0 loss to the Vikings in Week 14. In his stead, reps at the tight end position are slated to be split between John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff. Ertz is slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The 35-year-old tight end racked up 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns (72 targets) across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025."

Zach Ertz's target share has increased by 37.74% over the past 8 weeks.

Zach Ertz's receiving yards have increased by 47.92% over the past 6 weeks.

Zach Ertz's targets have increased by 36.36% over the past 10 weeks.

Zach Ertz's receiving touchdowns have decreased by 75.0% over the past 18 weeks.

Zach Ertz's receptions have increased by 45.45% over the past 8 weeks.


II. Historical Performance



Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

INT

SACK

2PT

2025

15

MIA

15 - 28

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

14

PIT

27 - 22

BAL

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

13

BUF

26 - 7

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

11

CIN

12 - 34

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

10

PIT

10 - 25

LAC

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

9

IND

20 - 27

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

6

CLE

9 - 23

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

4

MIN

21 - 24

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

2

SEA

31 - 17

PIT

0.0

0.0

0.0

2025

1

PIT

34 - 32

NYJ

0.0

0.0

0.0