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.
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.
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates caught three-of-four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Atlanta Falcons. Bates has been a background player on this Washington roster for most of the year, but he saw more work in Week 12. Many thought that veteran tight end Logan Thomas would be the beneficiary of this strong matchup against the Falcons, but it was the second-year tight end who saw the more opportunity. While the solid performance was a pleasant surprise from the 25-year-old, his lack of previous usage keeps him irrelevant in fantasy.
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (hamstring) is officially active in Week 7 against the Green Bay Packers. Bates came into this contest listed as questionable, but he got in a limited practice on Friday and has been cleared to suit up. With Logan Thomas (calf) missing another game, Bates should have a bigger pass-catching role on Sunday. Bates missed last week's game, which allowed Cole Turner to lead the team's tight end group with two receptions for 23 yards. In Week 5 with Thomas also out, Bates led the TE group by playing 58.6 percent of the offensive snaps, but he was only targeted three times. With backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke now running the show for at least the next four weeks, Bates can be ignored as a tight end streamer in fantasy.
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (calf) practiced fully throughout the week and is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Jaguars. With Logan Thomas (knee) and Cole Turner (hamstring) also banged up, the team may lean more on Bates in Week 1. However, that doesn't mean he'll make a good fantasy option, so only the most desperate managers should look in his direction.
Washington Football Team tight end John Bates caught three passes for 35 yards in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The rookie took over for Ricky Seals-Jones (neck) after he exited the game with a neck injury. With Logan Thomas also sidelined, Bates has a chance to prove himself in Week 18 as he figures to have an expanded role in the offense as the No. 1 option at the position. He has shown his ability as a receiver over the past few weeks, so the remainder of the season could potentially be a showcase for the 2022 campaign.
Washington Football Team tight end John Bates caught two passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in the Week 16 blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Bates outproduced Ricky Seals-Jones, who only caught one pass for negative yardage in this one, so he could play an increased role in the final two games of his rookie campaign. He hasn't seen more than four targets in a game this season, so fantasy managers shouldn't get too excited after his first touchdown of the season. Even if he does get a more significant role, it likely won't be enough to consider him starting him in fantasy lineups.
Washington Football Team tight end John Bates has locked up the backup role to starter Logan Thomas, according to the team's current depth chart. Washington used a fourth-round pick on Bates in the 2021 draft, so it should be no surprise he beat out Sammis Reyes and Ricky Seals-Jones for the No. 2 spot. The rookie doesn't figure to have any fantasy value unless Thomas were to miss some game action, but even then he could have a limited role in the passing game. Nonetheless, the former Boise State product could have some intrigue in dynasty leagues as Thomas enters his age-30 season. For now, he can be completely off the fantasy radar in redraft leagues.
Washington Football Team tight end John Bates was drafted in the fourth round of this year's draft, as the team looked for some depth behind their unquestioned starter Logan Thomas. The Boise State product did not catch the ball much in college, as he finished his collegiate career with just 47 receptions in 46 games, so he will have to find a way to contribute in other ways to crack Washington's roster. Throughout camp, the 23-year-old has done exactly that, as he has impressed head coach Ron Rivera with his physicality and ability to be an effective blocker. "I like how he works because he knows that the more he develops, the better he gets, the more he'll get an opportunity to play more and more," Rivera said. Bates probably won't be relied on too much as a receiver, so the improvements he can make as a blocker in both passing and running situations will likely determine the role he secures in the offense. If he were to make the final roster, he wouldn't have any fantasy appeal unless Thomas misses time. Still, it doesn't seem he would have a significant role as a receiver even if this were to happen.
With the 124th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team has drafted Boise State tight end John Bates. Bates had 12 catches for 117 yards in five games last season. He was a strong blocker for Boise State but never showed much consistency as a pass-catcher, never catching more than 22 passes in a collegiate season. Expect to see him playing a lot of special teams in Washington. He won't be a threat to their dynamic tight end, Logan Thomas, in 2021 or beyond.
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