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ArticleStats and Snaps – 2026 Week 1, Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles
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John Bates also caught 2/3 targets, for a total of 13 yds. Bates got the lions' share of snaps at FB.
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Bates' fullback snaps and 13 receiving yards define him as run-blocking specialist.

Bates caught 2/3 targets for 13 yards and got the lions' share of snaps at fullback, indicating his primary role is as a run-blocking fullback rather than a receiving threat.

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