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Bates is one of the better blocking tight ends around – he was dealing with a shoulder injury this week but didn't receive a designation -- and could be an important part of the pass protection. The Rams have some heft off the edge, especially with Myles Garrett's return off injured reserve.
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Bates' blocking crucial vs. Garrett; shoulder injury didn't warrant designation.

Despite modest receiving production (five catches, 27 yards), Bates is one of the better blocking tight ends and will be critical in pass protection against the Rams' elite edge rush, particularly Myles Garrett who is returning from injured reserve; Bates was dealing with a shoulder injury but didn't receive a designation, and may face one-on-one matchups against Garrett that require his blocking prowess.

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