John Bates stats and fantasy outlook
John Bates is a tight end for the Washington Commanders. Status for Week 8: Questionable (shoulder), did not practise. Next game: vs Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 2.2 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Washington Commanders
- Position: tight end
- Depth chart: 3rd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at TE
- Status for Week 8: Questionable (shoulder), did not practise
- Next game: vs Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 23 (452nd overall)
- Age: 28
- Experience: 5 seasons
John Bates stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| 2025 | 10 | 16 | 11 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | SF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37% | 1.4 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45% | 1.1 |
| Week 3 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54% | 1.9 |
John Bates usage and role
Depth chart: 3rd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at TE (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 46% | 45% |
| Target share | 5% | 3% |
| Targets a game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Carries a game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
John Bates Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 23 of 99, 452nd overall and 74th among TEs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 2.2 PPR points.
| Targets | 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 1.0 |
| Receiving yards | 8.0 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.1 |
Washington Commanders schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM |
| Week 9 | vs Los Angeles Rams | Sunday, November 8 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 10 | at New York Giants | Thursday, November 12 at 8:15 PM |
| Week 11 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | Monday, November 23 at 8:15 PM |
Quick answers
Is John Bates playing in Week 8?
He is listed as Questionable (shoulder), did not practise. Bates was a non-participant in Thursday's practice due to a shoulder injury.
How many fantasy points is John Bates projected for?
Our model projects 2.2 PPR points in a game he plays, and puts his chance to play the next one at 57%.
What is John Bates's Roundup Score?
23 of 99, 452nd overall and 74th among TEs.
Is John Bates a starter?
Not at the moment. He is 3rd on the Washington Commanders depth chart at TE.
When is John Bates's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 8:20 PM ET, at home against the Philadelphia Eagles.
What is John Bates averaging this season?
1.9 PPR points a game across 4 games, with 1.5 targets and 6.8 receiving yards.
More Washington Commanders players
- Jayden Daniels (QB)
- Marcus Mariota (QB)
- Rachaad White (RB)
- Austin Ekeler (RB)
- Stefon Diggs (WR)
- Antonio Williams (WR)
- Chig Okonkwo (TE)
- Drew Stevens (K)