TE · Washington Football Team · bye week 7
John Bates
John Bates fantasy outlook for week 9 vs LAR. Chance to play: 100%.
This week's projection and range of outcomes
| Scoring | Projection | 80% range (P10 to P90) | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1.0 | 0.0 to 4.5 | TE55 |
| Half PPR | 1.4 | 0.0 to 4.2 | TE54 |
| PPR | 1.8 | 0.0 to 6.7 | TE52 |
The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
Matchup
- Game: vs LAR
- Line: LAR −5.5, O/U 48.5
- WAS implied total: 21.5
- LAR allow the 7th-fewest TE points (−1.4 a game, schedule-adjusted)
Recent usage
| Week | Opponent | Snap share | Targets | Carries | Points (half PPR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | IND | 42% | — | — | 0.0 |
| Week 5 | NYG | 45% | 1 | — | 0.6 |
| Week 6 | SF | 37% | 1 | — | 0.9 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 35% | — | — | 0.0 |
Season range
5.2 points so far; 21.9 projected for the season (80% range 10.5 to 33.3, half PPR, 10 games left).
John Bates 2026 game log and weekly projections
Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.
| Week | Opponent | Points | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | @ PHI | 2.3 | 1.5 | TE40 |
| Week 2 | @ DAL | 0.0 | 3.8 | TE82 |
| Week 3 | vs SEA | 1.4 | 1.9 | TE50 |
| Week 4 | vs IND | 0.0 | 1.9 | TE86 |
| Week 5 | vs NYG | 0.6 | 1.4 | TE59 |
| Week 6 | @ SF | 0.9 | 1.5 | TE46 |
| Week 7 | Bye | — | — | — |
| Week 8 | vs PHI | 0.0 | 1.5 | TE76 |
| Week 9 | vs LAR | — | 1.4 | upcoming |
| Week 10 | @ NYG | — | 1.4 | upcoming |
| Week 11 | vs CIN | — | 1.5 | upcoming |
| Week 12 | @ ARI | — | 1.6 | upcoming |
| Week 13 | @ TEN | — | 1.6 | upcoming |
| Week 14 | vs HOU | — | 1.5 | upcoming |
| Week 15 | vs ATL | — | 1.4 | upcoming |
| Week 16 | @ MIN | — | 1.3 | upcoming |
| Week 17 | @ JAX | — | 1.5 | upcoming |
| Week 18 | vs DAL | — | 1.6 | upcoming |
John Bates 2026 stats and fantasy points
5.2 half-PPR points in 7 games (0.7 a game), TE79 so far. PPR 7.7, standard 2.7.
| Stat | Total | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Targets | 6 | 0.9 |
| Receptions | 5 | 0.7 |
| Receiving yards | 27 | 3.9 |
John Bates rest of season outlook
Margin projects 14.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.5 a game), TE56 the rest of the way. PPR 19.1, standard 10.5.
His outlook is better than his start (TE79 to date, TE56 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.
Start or sit John Bates in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. John Bates is TE52 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives John Bates a 4% chance to score at least that.
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Questions
What is John Bates's fantasy projection for week 9?
1.4 half-PPR points (1.8 PPR, 1.0 standard), with an 80% range of 0.0 to 4.2.
Should I start John Bates in week 9?
Sit in most leagues. John Bates is TE52 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (TE12) is projected for 8.0 half-PPR points; Margin gives John Bates a 4% chance to score at least that.
How many fantasy points has John Bates scored in 2026?
5.2 half-PPR points in 7 games (0.7 per game), TE79 at his position; 7.7 in PPR and 2.7 in standard.
What is John Bates's rest of season outlook?
Margin projects 14.8 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (1.5 a game), TE56 the rest of the way. PPR 19.1, standard 10.5.
Should I trade for John Bates?
His outlook is better than his start (TE79 to date, TE56 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.
Is John Bates injured?
John Bates has no injury designation. His chance to play in week 9: 100%.
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