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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.

T Laremy Tunsil

Tunsil has been a stalwart since he first joined the Commanders' roster, but his ability to lock down pass-rushers was even more apparent against the Patriots.

There were two plays from Tunsil -- one each in the run and pass game -- that showed off his dominance. The first came on an outside zone play, as Tunsil locked onto a defender and blocked him all the way onto the Commanders' sideline. It led to some pushing and shoving, but it was a good example that while Tunsil is known more for his pass protection, he can be an effective run blocker as well.

With that said, Tunsil showed why he is one of the best at protecting the quarterback in one-on-one drills. He took Patriots defensive end Keion White to the ground with relative ease and did not lose a rep during the period. That kind of skill set should allow Washington to open up its playbook, as offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury doesn't need to assign a tight end to provide a chip block to help Tunsil on certain pass plays.

It's only one joint practice, but Tunsil has certainly lived up to his reputation so far.

Chris Moore

There's still time for other members of Washington's receiving corps to prove themselves, but Moore has shown consistent results for most of camp.

Moore, who is entering his 10th season, has been good for at least one impressive catch each practice. That was the case on Monday, as he made a leaping catch deep downfield while working against Marshon Lattimore. Moore can play in the slot and out wide thanks to his 6-foot-1 frame and route running. He's also a seasoned pro who has played in 111 games for four teams, and that experience could be invaluable as the final receiver on the depth chart.

There are other receivers with good cases to make the roster like Ja'Corey Brooks and Michael Strachan, but Moore's experience, plus his recent production, could give him a leg up in the competition.