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Another week of training camp is in the books for the Washington Commanders as they inch closer to the start of the regular season. They are set to kick off their preseason slate with a road matchup against the New England Patriots, but before the game begins at 7:30 p.m., here are three standouts from the past few practices.
TE Zach Ertz
Ertz's connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels is part of what made the Commanders' offense so efficient last season. Over half of his catches resulted in first downs, and he averaged a touchdown every nine touches.
That connection between the two has continued to grow over the past few weeks of camp. Ertz is often Daniels' first target during team drills, and it normally results in explosive gains. Ertz continues to play younger than his age, as his footwork and comfort level in the offense have improved since last season.
Daniels and Ertz were in a groove during the team's joint practice with the Patriots. Two of Daniels' first three passes went to Ertz, and he was wide open on both targets thanks to his ability to create space between him and defenders. Both plays resulted in yards after the catch, highlighting Ertz's ability to remain in peak physical condition despite closing in on his 35th birthday.