John Bates - Fantasy Points Outlook

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2026 Projections

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John Bates's Preseason Player Analysis

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

4.89

Forty Yard Dash Rank

20%

Three Cone Drill

6.85

Agility Score

11.20

Agility Score Rank

88%

Burst Score

115.10

Burst Score Rank

39%

Spar Qx

99.90

Spar Qx Rank

31%

Speed Score

88.10

Speed Score Rank

21%

Height Adjusted Speed Score

88.10

Height Adjusted Speed Score Rank

21%

Catch Radius

9.98

Catch Radius Rank

47%

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Shark Bites

Chigoziem Okonkwo

WAS TE Mar 11, 2026 07:10 PM

Chig Okonkwo Agrees to Three-Year Deal with the Commanders

Former Titans TE Chigoziem Okonkwo agreed to terms with the Commanders for a three-year deal worth up to $30m. TE Zach Ertz entered free agency, leaving the Commanders with John Bates and Ben Sinnott as the only TEs on their roster. Okonkwo should step in as the starter in 2026 with Bates and Sinnott handling duties in 12 personnel. With Jayden Daniels at QB (and currently a lack of receiving options behind WR Terry McLaurin), Okonkwo could be a sleeper TE this season.

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Zach Ertz

UNS TE Dec 7, 2025 10:16 PM

Zach Ertz Believed To Have Torn ACL

Commanders TE Zach Ertz is feared to have torn his right ACL in Sunday's loss to the Vikings, HC Dan Quinn said afterward. We should get confirmation of the injury tomorrow. It would end Ertz's season and could put the 35-year-old's career in jeopardy. Ertz's absence will leave Washington's TE room to Ben Sinnott and John Bates. We'll see if Sinnott -- a 2024 second-rounder -- can build any momentum, but we wouldn't bother adding him to fantasy rosters.

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Ben Sinnott

WAS TE Mar 5, 2025 08:31 AM

Will Ben Sinnott Have Room to Break Through in 2025?

The Commanders spent a second-round pick (53rd overall) on TE Ben Sinnott last spring, and then they tossed him just 5 targets across 17 games. He caught them all but managed only 28 yards (5.6 per catch). And Sinnott's lackluster playing time dwindled at the end of the year. He played no more than eight snaps in any of the final six contests, including the three playoff games. There's some 2025 hope for Sinnott with TE Zach Ertz and TE John Bates both set to hit free agency this month. But ESPN's John Keim says he "knows" Washington wants both guys back.

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John Bates Fantasy Overview

John Bates

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John Bates's Preseason Player Analysis

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John Bates Fantasy Overview

John Bates Player Profile

Height

Weight

Experience

Bye

Birthday

Age

College

NFL Draft Pick

Fantasy Rankings & Projections

Fantasy Rankings

2026 Projections

DS 3D Projection

John Bates's Preseason Player Analysis

Draft Sharks Verdict

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

Forty Yard Dash Rank

Three Cone Drill

Agility Score

Agility Score Rank

Burst Score

Burst Score Rank

Spar Qx

Spar Qx Rank

Speed Score

Speed Score Rank

Height Adjusted Speed Score

Height Adjusted Speed Score Rank

Catch Radius

Catch Radius Rank

John Bates

Player Profile