John Bates

Washington Redskins
Tight End #87

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John Bates Set For Increased Role Facing Philadelphia

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates could be in store for an increased role, with Zach Ertz (concussion) listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ertz suffered this concussion last weekend and could not practice all week, which suggests he will face an uphill battle to pass the league's protocol. When filling in for Ertz last weekend, Bates brought in his lone target for six yards. Earlier this season, Bates caught six of his nine targets for 64 yards and averaged a solid 10.7 yards per reception. However, given his lack of offensive production, even in a reserve role, makes him a high-risk TE2 facing the Eagles. Fantasy managers should look for an alternative option as Bates will have a tough task ahead of him in his first start as the Eagles have allowed the fifth-fewest PPR points to the position this season.

Dec 20, 2024 7:20 PM EST

John Bates A Low-End Streaming Option In Week 3

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates could be in consideration as a streamer in Week 3. In their matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 3, the Commanders will be without their starting tight end Logan Thomas (concussion) due to injury. That should open up the door for Bates to take advantage. With Thomas missing for a portion of Washington's Week 2 win over the Denver Broncos, the third-year pro was able to put up three catches for 46 yards. Due to the position's woeful fantasy production, it couldn't hurt to take a shot on Bates as a low-end streamer in Week 3.

Sep 22, 2023 5:03 PM EST

John Bates Sees Increased Receiving Work

Washington Commanders tight end John Bates caught three-of-five targets for 46 yards in Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos. The third-year pro's involvement took a step forward in Week 2 as he saw the second-most targets on the Commanders after Terry McLaurin. With Week 3 on the way, we could see more targets coming Bates' way as Washington's starting tight end Logan Thomas exited Week 2 with a concussion. With the injury and his usage in mind, Bates could end up being a deep tight end streamer in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills.

Sep 17, 2023 11:24 PM EST

Blanked on stat sheet

Bates was not targeted in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.

Dec 6, 2022 5:05 PM EST

Scores second NFL touchdown

Bates caught three of four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-13 win over Atlanta.

Nov 28, 2022 12:58 PM EST

Serves primarily as blocker Week 10

Bates failed to draw a target during Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles.

Nov 16, 2022 9:20 AM EST

Catches one pass

Bates caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings

Nov 7, 2022 2:09 PM EST

Targeted once

Bates played 33 percent of offensive snaps and caught his lone target for a six-yard gain in a 17-16 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.

Oct 31, 2022 6:33 AM EST

Not targeted in win

Bates wasn't targeted Sunday against the Packers, playing 23 snaps on offense (31 percent) in a 23-21 win.

Oct 24, 2022 11:24 AM EST

Back against Packers

Bates (hamstring) is active Week 7 against Green Bay.

Oct 23, 2022 8:40 AM EST

Possible game-time call

Bates (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.

Oct 21, 2022 9:54 AM EST

Sitting Thursday

Bates (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's John Keim reports.

Oct 20, 2022 11:20 AM EST

Still bothered by hammy

Bates (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.

Oct 19, 2022 10:32 AM EST

Late scratch due to hammy

Bates (hamstring) didn't play any snaps in Thursday's game against the Bears.

Oct 14, 2022 6:42 AM EST

Suffers injury during warmups

Bates in questionable for Thursday's game against the Bears after he suffered a hamstring injury during warmups, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official sitereports.

Oct 13, 2022 5:20 PM EST