TE · Washington Football Team · week 9, 2026
John Bates week 9 fantasy projection
John Bates (tight end, Washington Football Team) is projected for 1.4 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 vs Los Angeles Rams, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 4.2. That ranks TE52 at his position.
- Projection
- 1.4 half PPR
- 80% range
- 0.0–4.2 P10 to P90
- Rank
- TE52 by projection
- Chance to play
- 100% no designation
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 to 4.5 |
| Half PPR | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 to 4.2 |
| PPR | 1.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 to 6.7 |
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.
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs LAR
Game: vs Los Angeles Rams, 2026-11-08.
Line: LAR −5.5, O/U 48.5.
WAS implied total: 21.5 points.
LAR allow the 7th-fewest TE points (−1.4 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
John Bates has no injury designation. Chance to play in week 9: 100%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Targets | 1.1 |
| Receptions | 0.8 |
| Receiving yards | 6.5 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.1 |
Everyone in the game: WAS vs LAR, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | WR | LAR | 19.2 | WR2 |
| Matthew Stafford | QB | LAR | 18.4 | QB10 |
| Kyren Williams | RB | LAR | 17.4 | RB7 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | WAS | 17.0 | QB13 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | WAS | 10.0 | WR25 |
| Rachaad White | RB | WAS | 9.2 | RB26 |
| Tyler Higbee | TE | LAR | 7.8 | TE15 |
| Drew Stevens | K | WAS | 7.7 | K20 |
| Brandon McManus | K | LAR | 7.6 | K21 |
| Los Angeles Rams defense | DEF | LAR | 6.8 | DEF10 |
| Blake Corum | RB | LAR | 6.7 | RB37 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | WAS | 6.1 | WR49 |
| Chig Okonkwo | TE | WAS | 5.9 | TE24 |
| Austin Ekeler | RB | WAS | 5.0 | RB50 |
| Treylon Burks | WR | WAS | 4.5 | WR62 |
| Washington Commanders defense | DEF | WAS | 4.3 | DEF25 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | LAR | 4.2 | TE33 |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | LAR | 4.1 | WR64 |
| Terrance Ferguson | TE | LAR | 4.1 | TE34 |
| Jordan Whittington | WR | LAR | 2.0 | WR100 |
| Dyami Brown | WR | WAS | 1.8 | WR103 |
| John Bates | TE | WAS | 1.4 | TE52 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | LAR | 1.4 | WR111 |
| Davis Allen | TE | LAR | 0.9 | TE67 |
| Ben Sinnott | TE | WAS | 0.7 | TE73 |
| CJ Daniels | WR | LAR | 0.5 | WR134 |
| Colson Yankoff | TE | WAS | 0.5 | TE83 |
John Bates week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ PHI 2.3 pts
- Week 2 @ DAL 0.0 pts
- Week 3 vs SEA 1.4 pts
- Week 4 vs IND 0.0 pts
- Week 5 vs NYG 0.6 pts
- Week 6 @ SF 0.9 pts
- Week 8 vs PHI 0.0 pts
- Week 9 vs LAR proj. 1.4
- Week 10 @ NYG proj. 1.4
More from week 9
Questions
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 is John Bates projected for in week 9?
1.4 half-PPR, 1.8 PPR and 1.0 standard points vs Los Angeles Rams, with an 80% range of 0.0 to 4.2.
Is John Bates playing in week 9?
John Bates has no injury designation. Margin gives him a 100% chance to play.
See how he fits your team — connect your league (Sleeper, Yahoo, ESPN)