John Bates Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants
Published 10:43 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024
Washington Commanders TE John Bates will be up against the team with last year’s 19th-ranked passing defense, the New York Giants (229.3 yards allowed per game), in Week 2 — kicking off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.
With his upcoming matchup versus the Giants this week, should Bates be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We analyze the numbers and trends below.
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John Bates Fantasy Projections
- Matchup: Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants
- Projected Fantasy Points: 1.37
- Game Day & Time: September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
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John Bates Fantasy Points by Week (2023)
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Points | Targets | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | @Broncos | 4.6 | 5 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| Week 3 | @Bills | 1.2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| Week 4 | @Eagles | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 5 | @Bears | 1.9 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Week 7 | @Giants | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 8 | @Eagles | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Week 9 | @Patriots | -0.5 | 2 | 1 | -5 | 0 |
| Week 10 | @Seahawks | 2.1 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 0 |
| Week 11 | @Giants | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Week 13 | @Dolphins | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 15 | @Rams | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 16 | @Jets | 1.4 | 5 | 3 | 14 | 0 |
| Week 17 | @49ers | 0.6 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Week 18 | @Cowboys | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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John Bates Fantasy Stats
- In 2023, Bates was 64th at his position and 401st in the NFL in fantasy points, with 15.1 (one per game).
- Bates picked up zero yards receiving, on zero catches (one target), with zero touchdowns and zero fantasy points in his only game this season.
- In his best game of the season — Week 2 versus the Denver Broncos — Bates finished with 4.6 fantasy points. His stat line: three catches, 46 yards.
- In Week 10 versus the Seattle Seahawks, Bates had 2.1 fantasy points, thanks to these numbers: three receptions, 21 yards. That marked his second-best fantasy showing of the season.
- In his worst game of the season — Week 9 versus the New England Patriots — Bates finished with -0.5 fantasy points. His stat line: one catch, -5 yards, on two targets.
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