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Zach Ertz injury update: Why Commanders TE is not playing vs Vikings; Scary video emerges
Zach Ertz had a tough outing against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, recording just 1 reception for 11 yards on 4 targets in the first half.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered an injury in the second half of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings. He went down in the third quarter and was carted off to the locker room.
Videos showed quarterback Marcus Mariota comforting an emotional Ertz on the injury cart and saying a prayer.
Details about the injury remain unknown.
Reactions
Fans expressed concern as footage of the injury circulated.
One fan wrote, "Zach Ertz didn’t deserve to go out like this. Absolutely brutal way to end a career if he doesn’t get to play another down of football."
Another added, "Heartbreaking. Zach Ertz, after taking a dirty hit to his knees by Jay Ward, visibly emotional on the cart. If that's the end of his career, he goes out a true legend, with the 5th most receptions by a Tight End in NFL history."
A third person wrote, "This is a dirty hit by Jay Ward (#24 Vikings) that has left Zach Ertz down on the field and needing assistance from the trainers to leave the field. No place for this on the football field. Disgusting play."
Another fan expressed, "Zach Ertz on the cart crying, Marcus Mariota says a prayer for him. Jayden Daniels throwing his helmet, today was one to forget for the Commanders, heck, a season to forget."
Another fan commented, "TE Zach Ertz was CRYING and emotional as he was carted off the field with what appears to be a serious injury. Ertz has been one of the best tight ends over the last decade, and who knows if this is the last time he plays."
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Zach Ertz struggles vs. Vikings before injury
Zach Ertz had a difficult first half against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium, recording just 1 reception for 11 yards on 2 targets. His "poor performance" frustrated fans even before his injury later in the game.
One person wrote, "Zach Ertz not getting one reception in the first half is gross, what are we doing."
Another added, "Okkkk no targets for Zach Ertz in the first half??"
A third person commented, "I just want Zach Ertz to socre more than 0 points. Please Zach."
Another person wrote, "Zach Ertz doing cardio today?"
