The Eagles' lead tight end missed the previous two weeks with a knee injury.
Goedert spent the first two weeks of the season as Philadelphia's lead tight end, with Johnny Mundt joining him in 12 personnel and E. J. Jenkins serving as the third-string tight end. Grant Calcaterra and second-round rookie Eli Stowers have spent the season on injured reserve. In Goedert's absence, Philadelphia added Zach Ertz to the practice squad and elevated him for games. He played 28. 8% of snaps over the past two weeks, with Mundt serving as the lead tight end. Although Goedert returned this week, Ertz was elevated for a third straight game, giving Philadelphia four tight ends. This was Ertz's final permitted standard practice squad elevation. Goedert was Philadelphia's lead receiving tight end but rotated out more frequently than usual. This appeared to have more to do with Goedert's health than Ertz being part of the rotation. For example, the Eagles opened the game in 12 personnel with Mundt and Jenkins. Ertz rotated in for only a few plays throughout the game, without a consistent situation in which he was on the field. Goedert is safe to return to fantasy starting lineups, as his role will likely increase next week. As for Ertz, it wouldn't be surprising if he remains on the practice squad next week rather than being signed to the 53-man roster, given his lack of a clear role or special teams value. This could have been Ertz's last NFL game.