Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on John Bates

VideoCaptured September 19, 2026

From the video

I think John Bates is probably going to be their primary tight end. That's the guy who they gave the shovel pass to on that ill-fated two-point conversion

Mentioned at 18:00 – 18:30

STACKED’s take

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Bates set to lead Commanders TE role with Conquo out

John Bates is expected to be the primary tight end for the Commanders in week 2 following Conquo's hamstring injury absence. He was the target of a shovel pass on the ill-fated two-point conversion, indicating his role in the offense.