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Predicting the Philadelphia Eagles’ statistical leaders for 2016

By Ryan Quigley

Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) during warmups before game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles defeated the Buccaneers, 17-9. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Vince Williams (98) defends during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Receiving yards: Zach Ertz

It may be a little bold to predict a tight end to lead the team in receiving yards, but I’m expecting a big year from Ertz.

Ertz has improved in every year of his three-year NFL career and I do not believe that will change in Doug Pederson‘s tight end-friendly offense. Ertz didn’t earn himself that shiny five-year, $42 million contract extension for nothing. The Eagles clearly believe Ertz will be a big part of this team moving forward and it’s hard for me to disagree.

With a rookie quarterback taking over, I expect Ertz and his young signal-caller to form instant chemistry this season. It’ll be a fun year to watch Ertz play.

Prediction: 84 receptions, 1,024 yards, 6 TDs

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