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TEWAS40 insightsLatest Oct 31, 2026

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NegativeInjuryOct 31, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Listed as questionable with a shoulder injury for Sunday Night Football.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates is questionable with a shoulder injury after being limited in Friday's practice.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates is listed QUESTIONABLE for Week 8 with a shoulder injury and was limited on Friday after not practicing the previous two days. The source notes he might have a chance to suit up. Bates is the Commanders' No. 2 tight end.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Eagles with a shoulder injury. Had one limited practice with the new shoulder injury.

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NegativeInjuryOct 30, 2026Hogs Haven

Designated questionable with new shoulder injury; did not practice on Friday, creating uncertainty for tight end availability vs. Philadelphia Eagles.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

No. 2 tight end John Bates, primarily a blocker, missed practice for the second consecutive day with a shoulder injury; he is tracking to miss Week 8.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end missed a second day of practice with a shoulder injury and is unlikely to play Sunday; his absence is a significant concern given his critical role as a blocker in both pass and run game schemes.

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NegativeInjuryOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end missed a second day of practice with a shoulder injury; his unavailability on Sunday would be a sneaky significant impact given his role as a blocker in both pass and run games for the Commanders.

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NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Bleeding Green Nation

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.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Hogs Haven

Did not practice with new shoulder injury; plays important role in Commanders offense, making this injury status a key monitoring point heading into Sunday night game vs. Eagles.

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NegativeInjuryOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Working off on a side field during practice; indicates some limitation or recovery status but specific injury details not disclosed.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end who will be part of multiple-tight end sets with Okonkwo and Sinnott; his current contract runs through 2027.

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NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Hogs Haven

Tight end who will be part of multiple tight end sets alongside Chigoziem Okonkwo and Ben Sinnott; the source noted that Okonkwo and Sinnott reach the end of their current contracts in 2027, providing stability at the position through that year.

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NegativeRoleOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

John Bates was targeted on a two-point shovel pass attempt in the Commanders' opener, but the play was blown up by Moro Ojomo. This unsuccessful short-yardage attempt suggests Bates may not be a reliable option in goal-line situations.

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NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026Footballguys

Plays inline tight end for the Commanders, freeing Chig Okonkwo to move around the formation and play as a slot hybrid, which enhances Okonkwo's fantasy value.

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NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates serves as a stout blocker and in-line player, which allows Okonkwo to work from almost anywhere in the passing game. His blocking presence enables the Commanders to use Okonkwo more flexibly as a receiver.

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NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026Hogs Haven

Commanders TE's blocking performance has declined this season; carries a 10.8M cap hit for next year, creating potential roster pressure and opening the door for blocking specialists like Moore to see increased usage.

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NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

John Bates' blocking has fallen off this season despite carrying a 10.8 cap hit next season; the source notes that while a fan of Bates, his diminished blocking efficiency is a concern for the Commanders, particularly with the return of blocking specialist Moore.

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NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026Hogs Haven

TE John Bates' play has significantly declined; performance drop-off suggests reduced offensive role or effectiveness, creating downside risk for fantasy production.

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NegativeProjectionOct 17, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates is featured in TD scorer prop (+1600).

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PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates caught his lone target for 1 yard and was penalized 5 yards for a false start in the 2nd quarter, indicating minimal offensive involvement and execution issues.

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PositiveUsageOct 16, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates caught his lone target for 1 yard and was penalized 5 yards for a false start in the 2nd quarter, showing minimal offensive involvement.

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PositiveProjectionOct 10, 2026Hogs Haven

John Bates is listed at +1200 odds for an anytime TD scorer prop bet, indicating a lower-probability touchdown opportunity as the Commanders look to tight ends with receiving production depleted by injuries.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The re-signed TE is a quality blocking tight end, indicating a role-specific contribution rather than a pass-catching threat.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Hogs Haven

Re-signed tight end who serves as a quality blocking tight end, providing some value in the run game despite limited receiving role.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates recorded the team's second-highest PFF run-blocking grade at 64.5 but did not record any receiving statistics in Week 4.

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NegativeUsageOct 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates recorded the team's second highest PFF run blocking grade with a respectable 64.5, but did not touch the ball in the passing game.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates recorded the team's second-highest PFF run-blocking grade at 64.5, but saw no offensive touches, indicating his role is limited to blocking contributions.

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NegativeRoleOct 9, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates recorded the team's second highest PFF run blocking grade with a respectable 64.5, indicating solid run-blocking performance despite the overall offensive line's poor run-blocking execution.

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NegativeUsageOct 2, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates led the tight ends in receiving by catching his lone target for 9 yards. He was penalized 5 yards for a false start in the 2nd quarter.

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PositiveRoleOct 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Tight end John Bates contributed key blocks on a crucial late-game zone read play in the 4th quarter where Marcus Mariota converted a critical 3rd down by keeping the ball and diving between two defenders that Bates had blocked, effectively icing the victory.

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PositiveRoleOct 1, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates played a key blocking role on the game-winning play in the fourth quarter, executing crucial blocks on a zone read that allowed Mariota to keep the ball and convert a critical third down. His contributions in the run game and situational blocking were instrumental in the Commanders' victory.

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NegativeUsageSep 30, 2026Hogs Haven

Through three games, Bates, Colson Yankoff, and Ben Sinnott have combined for just six receptions while averaging seven yards per reception, highlighting the tight end group's severe underproduction and lack of explosiveness in the Commanders' offense.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Hogs Haven

Demonstrated high IQ blocking in the Commanders' Week 3 win over Seattle, showcasing improved offensive role execution.

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PositiveUsageSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates displayed high-IQ blocking in the Commanders' win over Seattle, contributing to the offensive execution in a game where Washington never trailed.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

John Bates delivered a key block on the game-winning drive, knocking two defenders off the spot to clear a path for Marcus Mariota's read-option keeper that secured the victory against Seattle.

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PositiveRoleSep 28, 2026Hogs Haven

Bates earned praise for his blocking on the game-winning drive, knocking two defenders off the spot to clear a path for Mariota's read-option keeper that secured victory; demonstrates his value as a blocking tight end in crucial moments.

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NegativeRoleSep 26, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Bates will be part of a tight end rotation with Ben Sinnott and Colson Yankoff after Chig Okonkwo was ruled out with a hamstring injury. The Commanders use three-receiver sets 67.9% of the time through two games, which may limit tight end opportunities.

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