John Bates

Washington CommandersYear 6th Season

HT/WT6' 6", 256 lbs

Age28

CollegeBoise State

Football/Teams/Washington Commanders/John Bates

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Oct 15, 2026

The OMFG Matchup Report: Week 6 Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, Injuries & Start/Sit

Five weeks into the season, fantasy managers are trying to determine which performances they can trust. A touchdown can rescue a quiet afternoon, and one long reception can turn limited involvement into a useful finish. The harder question comes when it is time to set the next lineup: Who actually controls the opportunities in these…

Oct 8, 2026

The OMFG Matchup Report: Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, Injuries & Start/Sit

Perception vs. Reality. A constant struggle that typically differentiates the informed from the vibers. “Why is scoring so low this year?” “Wide receivers are better than running backs.” “Tight ends are useless after the top five.” These are examples of questions and statements that have come across my feed over the past couple of weeks….

Oct 1, 2026

The OMFG Matchup Report: Week 4 Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, Injuries & Start/Sit

I have repeatedly talked about how the fantasy football season is a war of attrition, but even I have to admit the number of expensive fantasy assets already hit by injuries is alarming this early. De’Von Achane is lost for the season with a torn ACL. A.J. Brown has been sidelined by a high ankle…

Sep 24, 2026

The OMFG Matchup Report: Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, Injuries & Start/Sit

144 fewer points. From roughly 49 points per game to 40 points per game. What am I talking about? The difference in scoring around the NFL from Week 1 to Week 2. The league went from 791 total points to 647, and that drop no doubt affected a majority of our fantasy football teams. I…

Sep 17, 2026

The OMFG Matchup Report: Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings, Projections, Injuries & Start/Sit

Is there a week that causes more mental turmoil than Week 1? Months of anticipation, player flag plants, projection wish casting, deep dives into data, and cramming every piece of news into our brains, all in the name of constructing the perfect roster. Then Week 1 happens, and the entire fantasy football world goes on…

Sep 15, 2026

Injury Info Booth (2026 Week 1)

Hello! Welcome to the “Injury Info Booth,” where we discuss the injuries that happened all across Week 1 and give you information on how long each player will be out for, who the “next man up” is to replace the injured player, and what to do. Think about it as an “info booth” for all…

Mar 9, 2025

Zach Ertz Signing: Fantasy Winners & Losers

Zach Ertz signed with the Washington Commanders. We have another piece off the free-agent market. Ertz re-signed with a 1-year, 6.25 million deal with incentives to get up to $9 million. Ertz stays with the Commanders who have been active so far. They traded for wide receiver Deebo Samuel to give their young franchise quarterback…

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