Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the team's playoff run and how much the QB has grown since his rookie minicamp.

Washington trailed 9-3 ahead of their first drive of the second half, so they are saving Daniels for the playoffs

The Washington Commanders continued their breakout season with another wild finish, beating the Dallas Cowboys with a touchdown in the final seconds to finish the year 12-5 and earn the No. 6 seed in the NFC.

The Washington Commanders (11-5) head to AT&T Stadium on Sunday to take on the Dallas Cowboys (7-9) in a Week 18 showdown to close out the regular season.

The former Cardinals tight end has been a key ingredient to Washington's successful season under quarterback Jayden Daniels and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury - whom Ertz played under in Arizona. NFL.com recently named Ertz as one of the league's best free agent signings of the year:

Jayden Daniels will be under duress vs. Aaron Glenn's Lions defense, and that should mean a rise in safe throws to tight end Zach Ertz, per Jason Logan's NFL betting picks.

With the second round of the NFL postseason set to begin, we have you covered for playoff leagues or DFS contests. Below you can read our matchups analysis article for the Commanders vs. Lions game to help make any fantasy lineup decisions for whatever contest,

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels earned a GOAT take after fulfilling a leukemia patient's dream.

Jayden Daniels will be under duress vs. Aaron Glenn's Lions defense, and that should mean a rise in safe throws to tight end Zach Ertz, per Jason Logan's NFL betting picks.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dots tight end Zach Ertz for 14-yard connection on fourth down in third quarter.

It’s clear that Jayden Daniels is establishing himself as an elite quarterback after leading the Washington Commanders to their first playoff win since 2005.

However, here is the Commanders’ X-factor versus the Buccaneers, and it’s not Jayden Daniels ... s a shot in the dark at who it would be. Zach Ertz has been in the biggest of games.