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The Commanders intend to use 12- and 13-personnel more frequently this year. That means an increase in snaps for Bates above his standard 45-50 percent clip. He actually played 51% last season despite missing two games.
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Bates set for increased snaps in heavier personnel packages as Commanders' top in-line blocker.

The Commanders intend to use 12- and 13-personnel more frequently in 2026, which means an increase in snaps for Bates above his standard 45-50 percent clip. He played 51 percent last season despite missing two games. Washington can deploy heavier personnel packages without him, but the running game loses its best in-line blocker; among realistic Week 1 roster candidates, only Ben Sinnott comes within 17 pounds of Bates' 256-pound frame. Bates is ranked as the 8th most indispensable player entering the 2026 season.

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