Veteran Commanders tight end Zach Ertz knows all about the importance of keeping Daniels healthy in order for the franchise to deliver a Super Bowl, so it's no surprise that he was steamed over a hit that Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal delivered on his quarterback in last Saturday's NFC divisional round playoff game.
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Commanders' Zach Ertz defends Jayden Daniels while mic'd up
Commanders' Zach Ertz Questionable to Return With Apparent Concussion
Ertz has been taken out of the game and is being evaluated with a concussion. He is officially questionable to return. Ertz has already made his presence felt in the game, as he caught a pass near the endzone in the first quarter that led to the Commanders securing a much-needed first down. The catch then led to Washington scoring a touchdown.
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During Saturday’s NFC divisional round win over the Lions, Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal was flagged for unnecessary roughness after he went up high on a hit to Daniels’ helmet. The Commanders quarterback was fine despite the penalty, but Ertz immediately came to the rookie’s defense.
As the Commanders prepare for their NFC Championship matchup with the Eagles, Zach Ertz explains why he compares JD5 to Andrew Luck.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will face a familiar foe in the NFC title game, heading to Philadelphia with a chance at the Super Bowl.
Ertz had high praise for the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback. Among playoff quarterbacks, Daniels ranks first in passing yards and fourth in completion percentage and has tossed four touchdowns in two games with a 116.2 quarterback rating.
Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz was limited in practice this week, but he is not listed on the team’s final injury report and expected to play on Sund
In one of the wildest playoff games in recent memory, Jayden Daniels and the No. 6-seed Washington Commanders pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Lions 45-31. Daniels was nearly flawless in repeatedly staring down Detroit's blitz-happy defense,
Highlights from the surprising Commanders’ upset of the top-seeded Detroit Lions in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round.
Follow Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders live updates and score in the 2025 NFL playoffs divisional round game at Ford Field on Saturday night.
The Lions hand it to Jameson Williams on an end-around and Williams took it 61 yards to the house. Detroit cuts the lead to 3 as Washington is up 24-21. Jared Goff is back on the sidelines with his helmet on and appeared ready to return to the game before the long touchdown run.
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stunned the Lions 45-31 in Detroit to advance to the NFC championship game. Here's what we learned.
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