On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, John Bates and the Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18.
See how to see Bates play live in this article.
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Bates’ next gameMatchup: Washington Commanders vs. Philadelphia EaglesGame Date: January 4, 2026Game Time: 4:25 p.m.TV channel: CBSLive stream: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)Tickets: StubHubWill Bates play this week?Bates is not on the injury list this week.There is one other pass catcher on the injury report for the Commanders this week:Treylon Burks (FP/illness): 8 Rec; 118 Rec Yds; 1 Rec TDBates could be in line for a bigger role this week if the Commanders’ one injured running back can’t play:Jacory Croskey-Merritt (FP/illness): 162 Rush Att; 776 Rush Yds; 8 Rush TDs 9 Rec; 68 Rec Yds; 0 Rec TDsBates’ production might be down this week as there are two quarterbacks on the injury report for the Commanders:Jayden Daniels (out/elbow): 114 Pass Comp; 188 Pass Att; 60.6 Pass Comp%; 1262 Pass Yds; 8 Pass TDs; 58 Rush Att; 278 Rush Yds; 2 Rush TDsMarcus Mariota (out/hand): 139 Pass Comp; 227 Pass Att; 61.2 Pass Comp%; 1695 Pass Yds; 10 Pass TDs; 50 Rush Att; 297 Rush Yds; 1 Rush TD
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Bates’ season statsBates has 90 receiving yards on nine catches (14 targets) this campaign, averaging 10.0 yards per game.Bates’ 2025 game logWeek 5 at Chargers: 1 TAR, 1 REC, 9 YDS, 0 TDWeek 7 at Cowboys: 2 TAR, 1 REC, 5 YDS, 0 TDWeek 8 at Chiefs: 1 TAR, 1 REC, 22 YDS, 0 TDWeek 9 vs. Seahawks: 4 TAR, 2 REC, 20 YDS, 0 TDWeek 10 vs. Lions: 2 TAR, 1 REC, 6 YDS, 0 TDWeek 13 vs. Broncos: 2 TAR, 2 REC, 9 YDS, 0 TDWeek 15 at Giants: 1 TAR, 1 REC, 19 YDS, 0 TDWeek 16 vs. Eagles: 1 TAR, 0 REC, 0 YDS, 0 TD
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