2022 Receiving Stats
REC
14
YDS
108
TD
1
AVG
7.7
TAR
22
2023 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates mostly has worked as the blocking complement to Logan Thomas through two pro seasons, catching 34 passes in 33 games. There's perhaps some room for role growth with Thomas entering his age-32 season after an Achilles tear in 2021 and poor production last year, but Bates still figures to take most of his snaps as a blocker. It could be another young player, like Cole Turner who ends up benefitting if Thomas loses playing time. Read Past Outlooks
Quiet second season
Bates finished the 2022 season with 14 catches for 108 yards and a touchdown on 22 targets in 16 games.
ANALYSIS
The 2021 fourth-round pick mostly served as a blocker, playing no fewer than 20 offensive snaps and no more than 45 in his 16 appearances. Bates had 249 receiving yards as a rookie and could perhaps have a larger role in 2023, but he'll likely always be used as a blocker first and foremost, given his 6-6, 259-pound frame and lack of speed.
The 2021 fourth-round pick mostly served as a blocker, playing no fewer than 20 offensive snaps and no more than 45 in his 16 appearances. Bates had 249 receiving yards as a rookie and could perhaps have a larger role in 2023, but he'll likely always be used as a blocker first and foremost, given his 6-6, 259-pound frame and lack of speed.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do John Bates' 2022 advanced stats compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
6.8Air Yards Per Snap
0.22% Team Air Yards
2.5%% Team Targets
4.0%Avg Depth of Target
5.1 YdsCatch Rate
63.6%Drop Rate
4.5%Avg Yds After Catch
4.1% Targeted On Route
19.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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How often does John Bates run a route when on the field for a pass play?
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John Bates
115 routes 22 targets
53 routes 6 targets
341 routes 61 targets
66 routes 9 targets
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 John Bates Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do John Bates' measurables compare to other tight ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 6"Weight
259 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.82 secShuttle Time
4.35 secCone Drill
6.85 secVertical Jump
31.5 inBroad Jump
120 inBench Press
19 repsHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
32.25 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
A 2021 fourth-round pick, Bates played all 17 contests last season but didn't see more than 17 offensive snaps or one target in a game until Week 10. He started the final six outings of the year after fellow tight end Logan Thomas suffered an ACL tear, and while Bates never got much receiving volume, he did catch 20 of the 25 targets (80 percent) sent his way. The second-year pro isn't especially fast or nimble, but he could have some deep-league value if Thomas struggles to return from the severe knee injury.
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Blanked on stat sheet
Bates was not targeted in Sunday's 20-20 tie against the Giants.
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Scores second NFL touchdown
Bates caught three of four targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 19-13 win over Atlanta.
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Serves primarily as blocker Week 10
Bates failed to draw a target during Monday's 32-21 win over the Eagles.
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Catches one pass
Bates caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings.
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Targeted once
Bates played 33 percent of offensive snaps and caught his lone target for a six-yard gain in a 17-16 win over Indianapolis on Sunday.
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