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
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
Bates was not targeted in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.
Dec 6, 2022 5:05 PM EST
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
Bates failed to draw a target during Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles.
Nov 16, 2022 9:20 AM EST
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
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
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
Bates (hamstring) is active Week 7 against Green Bay.
Oct 23, 2022 8:40 AM EST
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
Bates (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, ESPN's John Keim reports.
Oct 20, 2022 11:20 AM EST
Bates (hamstring) isn't practicing Wednesday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
Oct 19, 2022 10:32 AM EST
Bates (hamstring) didn't play any snaps in Thursday's game against the Bears.
Oct 14, 2022 6:42 AM EST
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
Bates could make another start Thursday against the Bears with fellow tight end Logan Thomas (calf) ruled out for a second straight game.
Oct 12, 2022 2:36 PM EST
Bates caught each of his three targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 21-17 loss to Tennessee.
Oct 10, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Bates secured four of six targets for 19 yards during the Commanders' 25-10 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.
Oct 3, 2022 11:46 AM EST
Bates caught two of three targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions, playing 32 percent of snaps on offense.
Sep 19, 2022 8:16 AM EST