John Bates
TE · WAS
- Projected points
- 42
- PPR, full 2026 season
- Per week
- 2.5
- projected PPR points
- Our rank
- #193
- TE41 at his position
- ADP
- -
- undrafted in most leagues
- Tier
- 4
- our positional tier
The 2026 verdict
John BatesTE · WAS
THE BOX SCORELate-round flier
John Bates is going undrafted in most leagues, so any of our projected 42 PPR points would come free off waivers.
42 projected PPR points · 2.5 per week · TE41 · tier 4
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The projection is built on a 4% target share.
What's behind the projection
- Target share4%share of team targets
- Snap share39th pcttime on field, vs. his position
- Team quality25th pcthis offense, opponent-adjusted
Frequently asked
Should I draft John Bates in 2026 fantasy football?
Only as a late flier. John Bates goes undrafted in most leagues.
What round should John Bates go in 2026 fantasy drafts?
John Bates goes undrafted in most 12-team leagues. We rank him #193 (TE41): a last-round pick or early waiver add.
What is John Bates's 2026 fantasy projection?
We project John Bates for 42 PPR points in 2026: 2.5 per week, TE41 in our rankings.
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Our projections blended with consensus, from nflverse data. Rounds assume a 12-team draft.