Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz was limited in practice on Thursday because of a groin injury according to the team’s official Twitter account. His status for Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Falcons appears uncertain.
Zach Ertz limited in practice on Thursday, fantasy status looking bleak
Eagles tight end Zach Ertz has been struggling with a groin injury. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Fantasy Impact: Ertz is one of those players many believe is due for a breakout season this year. He will have Sam Bradford throwing him the ball in a dynamic offense with young wide receivers, so there is a chance Bradford may have to depend on Ertz throughout 2015.
The fact that Ertz is now hurt and may not play in the opening game after all means Brent Celek would be the next in line. Celek was the No. 1 tight end in Philadelphia early in his career, but it seems those days have passed him by.
Nevertheless, fantasy owners are advised to look elsewhere at this point. Ertz is questionable and it appears that designation is a generous one. The fact he plays a Monday night game makes it all the more difficult to gamble on him starting at this time.
