2024 Receiving Stats
REC
8
YDS
84
TD
0
AVG
10.5
TAR
13
2025 Projections
Adds three catches in playoffs
Bates caught eight of 13 passes for 84 yards during the 2024 regular season, then added three catches for 31 yards on four targets in the playoffs.
ANALYSIS
Bates has been Washington's No. 2 tight end ever since the team took him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He's always been more of a blocker than pass catcher, and it's possible he finds a new home now that he's completed his rookie contract. TE Zach Ertz is also scheduled for free agency, but Bates is unlikely to have a major receiving role even if he re-signs with the Commanders while Ertz moves on.
Bates has been Washington's No. 2 tight end ever since the team took him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He's always been more of a blocker than pass catcher, and it's possible he finds a new home now that he's completed his rookie contract. TE Zach Ertz is also scheduled for free agency, but Bates is unlikely to have a major receiving role even if he re-signs with the Commanders while Ertz moves on.
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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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John Bates
100 routes 13 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 John Bates Split Stats
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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 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.
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Ready for Sunday
Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Friday and does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
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Nursing shoulder injury
Bates (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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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.
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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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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.