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Commanders TE Zach Ertz Urges Public to Stop Talking About 'Biased Spot' in Chiefs Game on the Day He Enters Team History: "They Deserved the Win"


Posted October 28, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Veteran tight end Zach Ertz of the Washington Commanders delivered a classy statement just hours after a 7–28 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football. On National Tight End Day, Ertz not only joined the NFL’s all-time elite with his 800th career reception but also called on fans to end the “drama” surrounding the Virtual Measurement play that exploded on X (Twitter).

The pivotal moment occurred in the second half, as the Commanders pushed to tie the score at 14–7. Quarterback Marcus Mariota delivered an accurate pass to Ertz on 4th & inches near midfield. Initially, officials spotted it as a first down, sending Arrowhead Stadium into a frenzy. However, after a review and utilizing the NFL’s new Hawk-Eye Virtual Measurement technology, the call was overturned: the ball was short by five inches. The Commanders turned the ball over on downs, paving the way for the Chiefs to score a touchdown via Rashee Rice, extending the lead to 21–7. Video of the play went viral with over 50,000 views, sparking accusations of a “biased spot” and “refs favoring Chiefs” from Commanders fans.

In his post-game sideline interview with ESPN, Ertz – the Super Bowl LII champion with the Philadelphia Eagles – completely dismissed all suspicions."As much as I hate to admit it, they were disciplined, explosive, and completely in control of the game. Mahomes was sharp, Rashee Rice made some big-time plays, and their defense set the tone all night. You have to respect that kind of football."

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[Highlight] Commanders turn it over on downs as they're just short of the 1st down, according to virtual measurement
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Ertz also offered special praise for his counterpart, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who dominates the all-time tight end rankings. “Today, I rank 6th with 800 receptions in just 176 games. But Travis Kelce is 3rd with over 1,035 receptions in about 182 games – that’s extraordinary! He’s a living legend, and I respect him immensely. Thanks to the Chiefs for giving me such a beautiful milestone.”

RankNameReceptionsGames
1Tony Gonzalez1,325270
2Jason Witten1,228271
3Travis Kelce1,035+~182
4Antonio Gates955236
5Shannon Sharpe808188
6Zach Ertz800176

Ertz’s comments swiftly shifted public sentiment. From furious posts with #ChiefsRefs, fans of the Commanders and Eagles pivoted to praising his “class act.” Kelce reportedly replied on X: “Congrats on 800, Z! Legend!” – though unconfirmed.

Despite the defeat dropping the Commanders to 3–5, Ertz remains the team’s bright spot. With 25 receptions, 239 yards, and 4 touchdowns this season (leading the team in TDs), the 34-year-old is experiencing a renaissance in Washington after helping the team reach the NFC Championship last year. The next matchup against the Seattle Seahawks on November 2 promises another chance for Ertz to chase 810 receptions, while awaiting Jayden Daniels’ return from injury.

Ertz is more than a top tight end — he’s a symbol of professionalism. The Hall of Fame awaits in 2032.

 
 

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Former OC Brian Daboll Breaks Down What’s Really Behind the Bills’ Offensive Collapse
Posted November 23, 2025 Buffalo, New York. The frustration around the Buffalo Bills reached a new boiling point after a 23–19 loss to the Houston Texans, and one familiar voice has stepped in with a blunt, unfiltered assessment. Brian Daboll — the former offensive coordinator who helped sculpt Josh Allen’s MVP-level rise and engineered the record-setting 2024 offense — has offered his clearest critique yet of why Buffalo’s attack has unraveled in 2025. Daboll didn’t point fingers at Josh Allen. He didn’t blame the running backs. And he didn’t question the effort from the wideouts. Instead, he centered the conversation on what he believes is the real issue: a broken offensive structure under coordinator Joe Brady, a stark departure from the system Daboll once commanded at an elite level. Three areas, Daboll said, have pushed Buffalo into offensive chaos. First, the offensive line has taken a sharp step backward, leaving Allen exposed.Allen has been sacked 28 times, double the total he took during the entire 2024 campaign. The pressure has forced him into off-script, survival-mode football far too often.“When your offensive line loses structure, even the best quarterbacks in the world become chaotic,” Daboll said. His point was unmistakable: Allen isn’t regressing, he’s reacting. Second, turnovers have surged because the offense isn’t adapting to its personnel.Buffalo posted a staggering +24 turnover margin last season. This year, they sit at -2. Daboll called the reversal “the full story,” pointing to a system that puts too much weight on Allen to salvage every possession instead of guiding him into rhythm-based execution. Third, the wide receiver room was built without a true top option.In a rare public critique of the front office, Daboll implied that GM Brandon Beane didn’t give Allen the firepower he needs. A “bargain-bin receiver group,” as Daboll described, has stripped the offense of its explosiveness and identity. Then came the line that sent shockwaves through Bills Mafia — and lit up every sports radio show in Western New York. “Buffalo is where I built the best years of my coaching career. I know the system that fits Josh Allen, and I know how to get this offense back to where it was. If the opportunity ever came… we could do it again.” League sources have echoed the sentiment, saying Daboll is “absolutely open” to returning in a redesigned offensive role if the Bills decide to move on from Joe Brady. For a Bills team that has watched its offense collapse, seen frustration grow inside the locker room and heard the fan base turning restless, Daboll’s comments introduce a new layer of intrigue as the season enters its stretch run. Now the question hanging over Orchard Park is as dramatic as it is unavoidable.