The unit had a big game against the Commanders with TreVeyon Henderson's 100-yard touchdown return, and veteran running back Antonio Gibson had a return for 62 yards. The blocking on both kickoffs was superb. Springer deserves a lot of credit for his unit staying disciplined and making big plays.

The New England Patriots opened preseason action on Friday with a 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium.

5. As was the only man chosen by the Patriots before him this past draft, Will Campbell. He got some excellent on-the-job training when he failed to pass off what looked like a stunt and surrendered a strip sack, and graded very well in a run game that saw the Patriots pick up 153 yards on the ground.