2024 Receiving Stats
REC
8
YDS
84
TD
0
AVG
10.5
TAR
13
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates has recorded 500-to-519 snaps and 14-to-20 catches in each of his three NFL seasons, missing just one game out of a possible 51. He's a reliable backup tight end who mostly blocks and also plays some special teams, but there's not much reason to expect a jump forward in receiving production for the final year of his contract. The Commanders signed Zach Ertz and drafted Ben Sinnott in the second round this offseason, putting at least two tight ends ahead of Bates in the pecking order for routes and targets. Read Past Outlooks
Cleared for wild-card round
Bates (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday but does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's road NFC wild-card round matchup against the Buccaneers.
ANALYSIS
Bates began the week as a full participant in practice, and despite then downgrading to back-to-back limited sessions, he's been cleared to suit up Sunday on the road at Tampa Bay. The depth tight end suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Washington, securing eight of 13 targets for 84 yards.
Bates began the week as a full participant in practice, and despite then downgrading to back-to-back limited sessions, he's been cleared to suit up Sunday on the road at Tampa Bay. The depth tight end suited up for all 17 regular-season games with Washington, securing eight of 13 targets for 84 yards.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do John Bates' 2024 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
3.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.11% Team Air Yards
1.4%% Team Targets
2.4%Avg Depth of Target
4.5 YdsCatch Rate
61.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
6.5% Targeted On Route
13.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does John Bates run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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100 routes 13 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
65.1
Cornerbacks
71.8
Safeties
47.6
Linebackers
94.0
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Measurables Review
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How do John Bates' measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 6"Weight
259 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.82 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
6.85 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates mostly has worked as the blocking complement to Logan Thomas through two pro seasons, catching 34 passes in 33 games. There's perhaps some room for role growth with Thomas entering his age-32 season after an Achilles tear in 2021 and poor production last year, but Bates still figures to take most of his snaps as a blocker. It could be another young player, like Cole Turner who ends up benefitting if Thomas loses playing time.
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Working through shoulder issue
Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Makes short catch in Week 15
Bates played 42 of the Commanders' 78 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a six-yard reception in Sunday's 20-19 win over the Saints.
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Two catches vs. Philadelphia
Bates caught two passes on three targets for 17 yards during Thursday's 26-18 loss to the Commanders.
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Goes catchless in second straight
Bates failed to draw a target while playing 21 of the Commanders' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
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Serving as No. 2 tight end
Bates played 25 of the Commanders' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants and reeled in his lone target for a five-yard reception.
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Commanders' top TE for Week 16?
Bates would be slated to serve as the Commanders' top tight end if Zach Ertz is unable to play against the Eagles due to a concussion and shoulder injury, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Ertz was diagnosed with a concussion during the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Saints. He managed to log consecutive limited practices to end the week, but he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play in Sunday's NFC East showdown. If Ertz is inactive, Bates would be in a position to serve as Washington's top tight end while rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott would also see an uptick in offensive snaps. Over his last four games, Bates has caught four passes on five targets for 36 yards.
Ertz was diagnosed with a concussion during the Commanders' Week 15 win over the Saints. He managed to log consecutive limited practices to end the week, but he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play in Sunday's NFC East showdown. If Ertz is inactive, Bates would be in a position to serve as Washington's top tight end while rookie second-round pick Ben Sinnott would also see an uptick in offensive snaps. Over his last four games, Bates has caught four passes on five targets for 36 yards.