John Bates

Washington Commanders
Tight End #87

Personal

Age	28
Birthdate	November 6, 1997
Height	6'6"
Weight	259 lb

Draft

College	Boise State
Year	2021
Pick	Round: 4, Overall: 124
Team	WAS

Fantasy Value

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Player News

John Bates: John Bates Not a Fantasy Option in Week 17

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates was outsnapped 37 to 27 by second-year tight end Ben Sinnott in last week's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Bates has served as Washington's No. 2 TE for most of the season, primarily as a blocker. He posted his highest route share (50%) of the season in Week 15 with Zach Ertz (knee) out for the season, but that mark cratered in Week 16, falling to just 16%, his lowest since Week 2. Sinnott profiles as the better receiving option and is seeing his role increase in that area. He jumped to a season-high 56% route share last week. Bates seems to be trending back toward his typical role as the top blocking tight end and shouldn't be considered a fantasy option on Christmas Day against the Dallas Cowboys, especially considering Washington's starting QB is likely to be Josh Johnson with Marcus Mariota (hand, quadriceps) injured.

Dec. 24, 2025 10:23 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR	TM	GM	Receiving						Rushing
YEAR	TM	GM	REC	TGT	%	YDS	TD	YPC	ATT	YDS	YPC	TD	FUM
2021	WAS	16	19	23	82.6	244	1	12.8	0	0	0	0	0
2022	WAS	16	14	22	63.6	108	1	7.7	0	0	0	0	0
2023	WAS	16	19	27	70.4	151	0	7.9	0	0	0	0	0
2024	WAS	16	8	12	66.7	84	0	10.5	0	0	0	0	1
2025	WAS	16	9	14	64.3	90	0	10.0	0	0	0	0	0