Scoring Formats
Standard23.9
Half-PPR27.0
PPR30.0
Standard PPG1.4
Half-PPR PPG1.6
PPR PPG1.8
Expected Games Missed7.3
WAS - TE
John Bates projects for a limited 2026 fantasy role with WAS at 30.0 PPR fantasy points, or 1.8 points per game, ranking TE85 in the Better Projections model.
His expected outcome sits between a 0.0-point floor and a 55.3-point ceiling over 17.0 projected games.
His receiving outlook includes 6 targets, 6 receptions, and 199 receiving yards.
That profile places him in Tier 5 among tight ends.
Dynasty Outlook
| Year | Age | Expected | Conditional PPG | Relevance | Curve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28.8 | 30.0 | 1.8 | 100% | |
| 2027 | 29.8 | 5.6 | 3.7 | 9% | |
| 2028 | 30.8 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 7% | |
| 2029 | 31.8 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 3% | |
| 2030 | 32.8 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 2% |
Actual Results
| Season | Team | Games | Fantasy Points | PPG | Finish | Targets | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WAS | 10 | 27.3 | 2.7 | TE69 | 16 | 11 | 103 | 1 |
| 2024 | WAS | 13 | 16.4 | 1.3 | TE73 | 13 | 8 | 84 | 0 |
| 2023 | WAS | 15 | 34.1 | 2.3 | TE59 | 28 | 19 | 151 | 0 |
| 2022 | WAS | 9 | 30.8 | 3.4 | TE63 | 22 | 14 | 108 | 1 |
| 2021 | WAS | 12 | 50.9 | 4.2 | TE48 | 25 | 20 | 249 | 1 |