John Bates
Washington Commanders · Tight End · #87John Bates stats: In 2026, John Bates has caught 5 passes for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games for the Washington Commanders. He plays tight end and wears No. 87.
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John Bates Bio
- Position
- Tight End · #87
- Height
- 6'6" (198 cm)
- Age
- 29
- Born
- Country
- United States
15 catches for 121 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns in 13 games.
Season Highlights 2026
Percentile against players at the same position who played at least 40% of games this season.
John Bates Stats by Season
Season totals; Y/G and AVG are per game and per attempt.
| Season | Team | GP | REC | TGT | YDS | AVG | Y/G | TD | CAR | RUSH | RTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 In progress | Commanders | 5 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025* | Commanders | 8 | 10 | 15 | 94 | 9.4 | 11.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career (games on file) | 13 | 15 | 22 | 121 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* 2025: box scores on file for 12 of 17 Commanders games, so the totals are partial.
John Bates Career Highs
Best single-game totals in games on file.
- 22Receiving yards@ Chiefs · Oct 27, 2025L 28-7
- 2Receptions@ Eagles · Sep 13, 2026L 24-22
- 1Receiving TD@ Eagles · Jan 4, 2026W 24-17
John Bates 2026 Splits
Receiving yards per game, with games played and total touchdowns. Regular season.
John Bates Advanced Stats 2026
- 71.4%Catch rateReceptions per target.
- 5.4Yards per catch
- 5.4Receiving yards per game
- 1.4Targets per game
- 0TouchdownsReceiving and rushing.
John Bates Game Log
| Date | Wk | Opp | Result | REC | TGT | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 | 6 | @ 49ers | L 17-23 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct 11 | 5 | vs Giants | L 27-27 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | 3 | vs Seahawks | W 33-31 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep 20 | 2 | @ Cowboys | L 20-37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13 | 1 | @ Eagles | L 22-24 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 5 G | 5 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
John Bates stats on this page update after every game he plays: averages, game log and career highs.
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John Bates Stats FAQs
What team does John Bates play for?
John Bates plays for the Washington Commanders as a tight end, wearing No. 87.
What are John Bates's 2026 stats?
In 2026, John Bates has caught 5 passes for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games for the Washington Commanders.
What are John Bates's career stats?
In regular-season games on file, John Bates has 15 catches for 121 receiving yards and 1 touchdowns in 13 games. Box scores for part of an earlier season are not on file, so the career totals are partial.
How old is John Bates?
John Bates is 29 years old, born on November 6, 1997 (United States).
How tall is John Bates?
John Bates is 6'6" (198 cm) tall.
Source: official NFL box scores, updated after every game. Last updated . How we check our data