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The Washington Commanders are 3-4 following their 44-22 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Here's how they stack up with the rest of the NFL heading into Week 8.

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Rank: 19

John Keim: Bates does start some games, but he is more of a role player with 25.4 snaps per game this season. He's not a pass catcher (he has only two receptions), yet Washington made him a priority to re-sign over the offseason because he is one of the best run-blocking tight ends, particularly when aligned on the line of scrimmage. "He's just able to dominate guys at the point of attack," fellow Washington tight end Zach Ertz said earlier this season. Bates also is a key member of the special teams unit, averag

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