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The Commanders are capable of beating another bad team. What does that mean for next season?

All the Washington Commanders’ first victory in quite some time truly proved was that they can, indeed, beat one of the other worst teams in the NFL

DECEMBER 15 • Associated Press

Commanders visit the Giants late in an injury-ravaged lost season for the NFC East rivals

The Washington Commanders and New York Giants have come a long way since their Week 1 meeting

DECEMBER 11 • Associated Press

Placed on IR The Commanders placed Ertz (ACL) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact 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 25-year-old tight end racked up 50 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns (72 targets) across 13 regular-season appearances in 2025.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Quinn confirmed Commanders' worst fears with brutal Zach Ertz update His inevitable fate was confirmed.

DECEMBER 8 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is out for the season with a torn ACL

Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

ACL tear confirmed Coach Dan Quinn confirmed Monday that Ertz suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Vikings.

Impact With Ertz now slated to miss the rest of the season, John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff are in line to handle the Commanders' TE duties down the stretch. Ertz thus finishes his 2025 campaign with 50 catches (on 72 targets) for 504 yards and four TDs in 13 games.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another issue for Jayden Daniels and another loss for Dan Quinn's Commanders create a new low

Coach Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders have hit a new low with their latest dismal showing

DECEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Is Zach Ertz out for the season? Injury update, return timeline for Commanders TE | Sporting News Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered a significant knee injury in the Week 14 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Here's what we kn...

DECEMBER 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mariota consoles Zach Ertz before being carted off for apparent injury Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was carted off after an apparent injury.

DECEMBER 8 • COMMANDERS.COM

Jay Glazer gives injury updates on Daniel Jones, Jayden Daniels & more | NFL on FOX

DECEMBER 8 • FOX SPORTS

Deadspin | Bad to worse: Commanders lose QB Jayden Daniels, TE Zach Ertz Deadspin | Bad to worse: Commanders lose QB Jayden Daniels, TE Zach Ertz

DECEMBER 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

ACL tear feared Coach Dan Quinn noted after Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Vikings that Ertz is feared to have torn his ACL, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ertz is destined to undergo further testing to determine the extent of his knee injury, but it looks like the tight end is probably facing an extended absence. If that's the case, the Commanders would turn to John Bates, Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff to handle their TE duties down the stretch.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Ertz hit, explained: Commanders TE suffers gruesome injury on low hit from Vikings' Jay Ward | Sporting News A hit directly to Zach Ertz's leg left the veteran tight end with a potentially devastating knee injury.

DECEMBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Zach Ertz injury update: Commanders TE carted off vs. Vikings Washington Commanders TE Zach Ertz left with a knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 7.

DECEMBER 7 • USATODAY.COM

Ruled out of Sunday's game Ertz won't return to Sunday's game in Minnesota due to a knee injury.

Impact Ertz took a hit to his knee on a Marcus Mariota incompletion directed his way in the third quarter. After visiting the sideline tent, Ertz was carted to the locker room and ruled out not long afterward. This appears to be a potentially serious injury, but for the time being he'll finish Week 14 with one catch (on two targets) for 11 yards.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with leg injury Ertz was carted off the field with a lower leg injury in Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Impact Ertz was hit hard in his knee area during a tackle and had to be helped off the field. He later left on a cart to the locker room.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Daniels delivers strike to Ertz to convert on fourth down Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels completes an 11-yard pass to tight end Zach Ertz.

DECEMBER 7 • COMMANDERS.COM

Zach Ertz injury update: Latest news on Commanders TE's status in Week 14 game | Sporting News Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz suffered an injury in the third quarter of the Week 14 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

DECEMBER 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbow

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was forced out again at Minnesota after landing hard on his previously injured left elbow during an interception return

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials

The Denver Broncos' 27-26 victory in overtime at Washington extended their winning streak to nine games

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Zach Ertz's best plays from 106-yard game vs. Broncos Week 13 Watch the best plays from Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz's 106-yard game against the Denver Broncos in Week 13 of the 2025 NFL se...

DECEMBER 1 • COMMANDERS.COM

The Commanders are still without Jayden Daniels but now are losing in overtime instead of blowouts

So instead of losing over and over by 20-plus points, now the Washington Commanders are losing repeatedly in overtime

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

ILB Alex Singleton denies Marcus Mariota's deep pass attempt | Broncos at Commanders Inside linebacker Alex Singleton hits the ball out of Zach Ertz's grasp for a crucial pass breakup against the Commanders.

DECEMBER 1 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Turns in vintage performance Ertz recorded 10 receptions on 13 targets for 106 yards in Sunday's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos.

Impact Ertz has enjoyed increased production with Marcus Mariota under center, and he led the Commanders in both receptions and yards. In contrast to past weeks, he was used both deep down the field and in short areas, logging long receptions of 21 and 18 yards to help him top 100 receiving yards for the first time since Week 9 of the 2019 campaign. Ertz now has at least four receptions in five consecutive games. While he could be in for a downturn in opportunity moving forward due to the return of Terry McLaurin, Ertz was prioritized ahead of Deebo Samuel for targets in Sunday's loss.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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The Commanders are capable of beating another bad team. What does that mean for next season?

Commanders visit the Giants late in an injury-ravaged lost season for the NFC East rivals

Commanders tight end Zach Ertz is out for the season with a torn ACL

Another issue for Jayden Daniels and another loss for Dan Quinn's Commanders create a new low

Jay Glazer gives injury updates on Daniel Jones, Jayden Daniels & more | NFL on FOX

McCarthy, Vikings rebound with 31-0 win over reeling Commanders, who lose Daniels to injury again

QB Jayden Daniels out again for Commanders after landing hard on previously injured left elbow

Fortunate flags: How the Broncos extended their win streak to 9 with a little help from officials

The Commanders are still without Jayden Daniels but now are losing in overtime instead of blowouts