John Bates is averaging 0.6 receptions per game in 2026 season for the Washington Commanders — 5 across 8 games.
In 2025 he finished with 11 receptions in 15 games — 0.7 per game.
His last 5 games: 0 vs LAR, 0 vs PHI, 1 at SF, 1 vs NYG and 0 vs IND.
In 2026 he averages 0.4 receptions at home (5 games) and 1 on the road (3 games).
This week the New York Giants allow the 6th fewest receptions to tight ends.
| Game | Opponent | Result | Receptions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 9 | vs Los Angeles Rams | L 13–20 | 0 |
| 2026 Week 8 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | W 27–10 | 0 |
| 2026 Week 6 | at San Francisco 49ers | L 17–23 | 1 |
| 2026 Week 5 | vs New York Giants | T 27–27 | 1 |
| 2026 Week 4 | vs Indianapolis Colts | L 13–30 | 0 |
| 2026 Week 3 | vs Seattle Seahawks | W 33–31 | 1 |
| 2026 Week 2 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 20–37 | 0 |
| 2026 Week 1 | at Philadelphia Eagles | L 22–24 | 2 |
| 2025 Week 18 | at Philadelphia Eagles | W 24–17 | 2 |
| 2025 Week 17 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 23–30 | 0 |
| 2025 Week 16 | vs Philadelphia Eagles | L 18–29 | 0 |
| 2025 Week 15 | at New York Giants | W 29–21 | 1 |
| 2025 Week 14 | at Minnesota Vikings | L 0–31 | 0 |
| 2025 Week 13 | vs Denver Broncos | L 26–27 | 2 |
| 2025 Week 11 | at Miami Dolphins | L 13–16 | 0 |
| 2025 Week 10 | vs Detroit Lions | L 22–44 | 1 |
| 2025 Week 9 | vs Seattle Seahawks | L 14–38 | 2 |
| 2025 Week 8 | at Kansas City Chiefs | L 7–28 | 1 |
| 2025 Week 7 | at Dallas Cowboys | L 22–44 | 1 |
| 2025 Week 6 | vs Chicago Bears | L 24–25 | 0 |