Eagles News: Zach Ertz recognized as one of the NFL’s best players inside the 5-yard line

 

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Best NFL players, teams, schemes on the goal line: Why Ezekiel Elliott, Zach Ertz excel inside the 5-yard line - ESPN+
Zach Ertz, TE, Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz tied for the league lead with four touchdown receptions last season in the tight red zone, and since the 2017 season, his 11 touchdown receptions there are tied for most in the NFL with New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas. Yes, coach Doug Pederson is going to scheme for Ertz in this area of the field, but don’t sleep on the matchup ability or the route-running traits of the Eagles’ tight end here. Ertz is smooth through the route stem, weaving defenders in coverage and gaining separation to the ball. Plus, with his 6-foot-5 frame and catch radius, Ertz can also body up defensive backs to create leverage to the ball.

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