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For an offense that has been depleted by suspension (DeAndre Hopkins) and injury (Rondale Moore, A.J. Green), a bit of stability in the pass-catching group can go a long way. And that’s exactly what Ertz has provided to Arizona, as he remains extremely reliable even in his 10th NFL season.

Ertz’s modus operandi throughout his career has been producing from the slot, and he has continued that success in 2022, ranking in the top three among tight ends in receptions (17, tied for second) and yards (151, third). With Kyler Murray averaging a career-low 6.2 air yards per attempt, Ertz’s value as a valve for underneath plays has been tremendous, as he ranks fourth among tight ends with 22 receptions of fewer than 10 air yards.

Even as Arizona gets healthier on the outside, expect Ertz to continue to have a large offensive role as the Cardinals scrap to compete in the wildly balanced NFC West.