Zach Ertz: Best TE in the NFL?
With the 2019 regular season winding down and the Eagles looking to this week’s game against their arch-rivals the Cowboys, one offensive question remains: who is the best tight end in the NFL?
If you ask that question to any Eagles fan, of course, the answer is simple: Zach Ertz. Over the past few seasons, Coach Doug Pederson’s offense has utilized the Carson Wentz to Zach Ertz connection more than to any other receiver as Ertz has rightly earned the title of “go-to” guy in the Eagles’ offense.
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This year, Ertz has extended his Pro Bowl selection to three years in a year which is a remarkable statement to his abilities and career progression. The big question still remains as to whether Ertz is the best TE in the NFL or did his numbers peak with the 2018 season. According to David Carr with the NFL Network, while Ertz still ranks in the top three of productive TE’s this season, George Kittle of the San Francisco 49er’s is at the top in this position this year.
Regardless of current rankings, Zach Ertz has and continues to be a serious offensive threat and the favorite passing target for Carson Wentz. Ertz set the NFL record for most pass receptions by a tight end (116) and he held the Eagles single-season reception record as well from the 2018 season.
Ertz is not only a fan favorite in Philadelphia with his work ethic but will continue to be a go-to route runner for Carson Wentz and hopefully, this duo will be able to pull off a victory on Sunday against the Cowboys and keep the Eagles playoff hopes alive.
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