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Philadelphia Eagles: 5 Bold predictions for NFC Championship vs. Vikings

By Derek Snyder

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Jake Elliott #4 kicked a 53 yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Jake Elliott #4 kicked a 53 yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 26: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes the catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 26, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 26: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes the catch for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears on November 26, 2017 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

5. Zach Ertz will be a non-factor in the Eagles passing attack

Zach Ertz is the best NFL tight-end that literally no one talks about. He’s been a key factor for an Eagles offense that’s been improving each season Carson Wentz has been under center. With a huge opportunity to win the NFC title this weekend, the Eagles need Ertz to have his best game of the season.

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Unfortunately for Philly, I don’t believe Ertz is going to be a factor in the Eagles passing attack this weekend, as his match-up against the Vikings is definitely tough.

Minnesota’s secondary has not only been great this season, but they shut-down Ertz in their 2016 meeting with Philadelphia. According to ESPN, Ertz only recorded one reception for 14 yards in the Vikings’ 21-0 loss last season. So if there’s some sense of good news for the Eagles, it’s that they were able to beat the Vikings without a big game from their starting tight-end.

However, you need to know this 2017 Minnesota squad is better and far more confident than the team Philly faced in 2016; meaning, they may not be able to afford another quiet day from Ertz this time around.

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