Eagles Star TE Zach Ertz Questionable vs Cowboys After Big Hit to Ribs From Xavier Woods
By Karl Rasmussen
The Philadelphia Eagles got off to a fast start against the Cowboys on Sunday, but their early success didn't come without a cost.
In the first quarter, tight end Zach Ertz took a nasty shot from Cowboys DB Xavier Woods, knocking him out of the game for the time being.
Eagles star TE Zach Ertz is in the locker room after taking a shot to the ribs from Xavier Woods in the first quarter
— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) December 22, 2019
Ertz seems to have suffered a rib injury on the play. He didn't immediately exit the game, but was seen running off the field a few moments later. The fact that he was taken to the locker room doesn't bode well for his availability the rest of the way, and he's officially questionable.
Zach Ertz questionable with a rib injury, #Eagles said.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 22, 2019
With a plethora of injuries already plaguing the Eagles offense, the loss of Ertz would be a truly devastating blow, especially in the must-win game against the Cowboys. Dallas Goedert will be further emphasized, and Greg Ward and JJ Arcega-Whiteside will continue to have to carry the offensive load (oh, and Miles Sanders, of course).
Zach Ertz ran off the field, running to locker room. Remember he took a big hit earlier
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) December 22, 2019
On the year, the 29-year-old has 84 receptions for 888 yards and six receiving touchdowns, all team highs.