The Washington Commanders are set for a huge showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. The Commanders could record their 10th win of the season if they beat the Eagles. However, they are a little banged up. Notably, tight end Zach Ertz is suffering from a concussion as well as a shoulder issue. But it seems that the news about him is quite promising.
Ertz is tendency to play against the Eagles, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The veteran tight end was initially listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. However, it appears he is expected to receive full clearance to play in one of his team’s biggest games of the season on Sunday.
Ertz enjoyed something of a renaissance with Washington in 2024. The veteran tight end played in 14 games, catching 54 passes. Ertz accumulated 526 receiving yards with an average of 9.7 yards per reception. This is his best offensive performance since the 2021 season with the Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN.
Commanders not afraid of Eagles in Week 16
Zach Ertz and The Commanders failed to come away with a victory in their last meeting with the Eagles. It was a pretty close game, but Washington lost by a score of 26-18. However, they certainly aren’t backing down against a Philadelphia team that looks like an NFC Super Bowl favorite.
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Running back Brian Robinson’s commanders gave Washington confidence full screen with his recent comments. Despite the loss, he and Washington believe it’s not indicative of where they stand relative to the Eagles. “We feel like we’re the better team,” Robinson said via Sports Illustrated.
The close game should certainly give Washington confidence in its ability to win. However, the scene is a little different. The regular season is two weeks from its conclusion after the 16th day. If the first confrontation was intense, this second confrontation should increase the stakes tenfold. There is a lot at stake for each team, and it will certainly be interesting to see how they react on the field.
