John Bates

John Bates: Start or Sit?

TE•vs PHI•Fantasy Football verdict

TE2 in blocking role. In-line grinder used in heavy sets and short-yardage.

This week’s verdict

Sit

Sit — projects TE59 this week: PHI is the 2nd-toughest matchup vs TEs, 7% target share in 2025.

Projected
Consensus
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position rank
Opponent
PHI
this week
Implied total
20.5
team points
  • Carries a Questionable tag — usually plays, but monitor the final report.
  • PHI ranks 2 of 32 against TEs (one of the tougher matchups, 17-game sample).
  • Vegas implies 20.5 team points as 5.5-point underdogs.
  • Listed TE on the latest depth chart with a 55% snap share in 2025.

Verdicts based on PPR scoring.

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