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Bleeding Green Nation fantasy football takes on John Bates
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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026
Bates is listed QUESTIONABLE for the Commanders' Week 8 game against Philadelphia due to a shoulder injury. He was limited on Friday after not practicing the previous two days, and the source suggests he might have a chance to suit up.NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026
Bates is tracking to miss Week 8 after missing practice for the second consecutive day on Thursday with a shoulder injury; he is Washington's No. 2 tight end primarily used as a blocker.NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026
Listed as did not participate with shoulder injury; leads all Commanders tight ends in snaps this season since Chig Okonkwo previously missed time, but is mostly utilized as a blocker rather than a receiving threat.NegativeRoleSep 10, 2026
Bates is a good run blocker in Washington's tight end room, supporting the idea that the offense could become heavier and more multiple with 12 and 13 personnel packages designed to marry the run game with play action.