New Graphic Slo-Mo Footage Shows The Exact Moment Zach Ertz’s Entire Leg Snapped The Wrong Way, And It Does Not Look Good [VIDEO]

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Slow-motion footage has emerged following Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustaining a brutal leg injury against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Ertz is likely done for the season after the brutal hit. He seemed acutely aware of that as he cut an emotional figure while being taken to the locker room. But that was also a result of the pain he must have been feeling at the time. 

The TE had jumped to attempt a catch from quarterback Marcus Mariota. He took a nasty hit on the play.

Mariota, who replaced Jayden Daniels after the starting QB appeared to aggravate his elbow injury, was accused of throwing a “hospital ball” and was seen consoling Ertz on the sideline.

A slo-mo clip shows how badly Ertz’s leg bent, doing so in the most sickening fashion. 

It’s right below, but we must warn that it’s not that easy to watch. 

#ZachErtz @Commanders
GRAPHIC: Avert your eyes👀
Significant left knee multiligament injury
Likely PCL/LCL tears and more 🙏
As bad as it gets for foot not planted pic.twitter.com/xLcuoKNts1

— David J. Chao – ProFootballDoc (@ProFootballDoc) December 7, 2025

The Commanders suffered a shutout on the day. They failed to score a single touchdown or field goal in what turned out to be a 31-0 loss.