Zach Ertz Fantasy Week 1: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Commanders

Arizona Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz will be up against the team with last season's fourth-ranked passing defense, the Washington Commanders (191.3 yards allowed per game), in Week 1 -- beginning at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

Daily fantasy players, is Ertz worth a look for his upcoming game against the Commanders? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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Ertz vs. Commanders Game Info

• Matchup: Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders
• Game Day: September 10, 2023
• Game Time: 1:00 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 3.01
• Projected Receiving Yards: 23.51
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.11

Ertz 2022 Fantasy Performance

• Ertz was 18th at his position, and 171st overall, with 68.6 fantasy points (6.9 per game) last season.
• In Week 4 last season versus the Carolina Panthers, Ertz put up a season-high 10.7 fantasy points, with this stat line: six receptions, 47 yards and one touchdown.
• In Week 9 against the Seattle Seahawks, Ertz picked up 10.0 fantasy points, with this stat line: five receptions, 40 yards and one touchdown. That was his second-best showing of the year.
• In his worst game of the season -- Week 10 against the Los Angeles Rams -- Ertz ended up with 1.2 fantasy points. His stat line was: one catch, 12 yards, on one target.
• In Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints, Ertz collected 4.1 fantasy points (his second-lowest total of the season), via this stat line: two receptions, 21 yards, on four targets.

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Commanders Defensive Performance

• Washington gave up over 300 passing yards to one QB last season.
• Last season, the Commanders allowed 14 QBs to throw at least one touchdown pass in a game.
• Against Washington last season, eight players threw for two or more touchdowns in a game.
• In the passing game, the Commanders surrendered at least three passing touchdowns to three opposing quarterbacks last year.
• Through the air, Washington allowed over 100 receiving yards to six players last season.
• The Commanders allowed 22 players to haul in a touchdown pass against them last season.
• Looking at pass defense, Washington allowed four players to catch at least two touchdown passes against it last year.
• Looking at run defense, the Commanders gave up more than 100 rushing yards to two players last season.
• Against Washington last season, nine players ran for at least one TD.
• One player rushed for multiple scores in a game versus the Commanders last year.

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