John Bates Fantasy Projections: Week 2 vs. the Giants

Published 10:43 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024

John Bates and the Washington Commanders will play the New York Giants — whose pass defense was ranked 19th in the NFL last year (229.3 yards conceded per game) — in Week 2, on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.

When setting your fantasy football lineup this week, is Bates worth starting? For insights into his tilt against the Giants, we’ve got you covered.

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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 0.0 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 0.0 1 0 0 0
Week 15 @Rams 0.0 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 0.0 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 (1.0 per game).
  • Bates picked up zero yards receiving, on zero catches (one target), with zero touchdowns and 0.0 fantasy points in his only game this season.
  • Bates picked up 4.6 fantasy points — three catches, 46 yards — in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos, his best game of the season.
  • In his second-best fantasy performance last season, Bates finished with 2.1 fantasy points — three receptions, 21 yards (in Week 10 against the Seattle Seahawks).
  • In his worst game of the season, Bates finished with -0.5 fantasy points — one reception, -5 yards, on two targets. That was in Week 9 against the New England Patriots.

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