2023 Receiving Stats
REC
19
YDS
151
TD
0
AVG
7.9
TAR
28
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Catches 19 passes in 2023
Bates caught 19 of 28 passes for 151 yards in 17 games during the 2023 season.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 fourth-round pick has finished each of his three pro seasons with between 22 and 28 targets and 14 and 20 receptions, and around 500 snaps. Bates hasn't shown the pass-catching chops to make a fantasy impact, and he now faces some uncertainty entering the final year of his rookie contract as the Commanders bring in a new coaching staff.
The 2021 fourth-round pick has finished each of his three pro seasons with between 22 and 28 targets and 14 and 20 receptions, and around 500 snaps. Bates hasn't shown the pass-catching chops to make a fantasy impact, and he now faces some uncertainty entering the final year of his rookie contract as the Commanders bring in a new coaching staff.
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How do John Bates' 2023 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
10.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.38% Team Air Yards
4.2%% Team Targets
4.8%Avg Depth of Target
6.3 YdsCatch Rate
67.9%Drop Rate
14.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.5% Targeted On Route
15.0%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
187 routes 28 targets
185 routes 43 targets
80 routes 15 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 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
2022
2021
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates played all 17 contests last season but didn't see more than 17 offensive snaps or one target in a game until Week 10. He started the final six outings of the year after fellow tight end Logan Thomas suffered an ACL tear, and while Bates never got much receiving volume, he did catch 20 of the 25 targets (80 percent) sent his way. The second-year pro isn't especially fast or nimble, but he could have some deep-league value if Thomas struggles to return from the severe knee injury.
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Pass-catching role trending down
Bates failed to corral his lone target while playing 25 of the Commanders' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-15 loss to the Dolphins.
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Draws no targets Week 6
Bates went without a target across 20 snaps on offense Sunday in the Commanders' 24-16 win over the Falcons.
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Catches both targets
Bates caught both his targets for 19 yards in Thursday's 40-20 loss to Chicago.
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Quiet in loss
Bates caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.
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Targeted twice
Bates caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 37-3 loss to Buffalo.
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