Adam Trautman vs John Bates
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Adam Trautman- More points per game: 2.7 vs 1.8
- More opportunity: 57% snap share, 1 red-zone touches
- Better positional rank: TE56 vs TE67
John Bates carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Adam Trautman and John Bates are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. John Bates holds the edge in expert consensus (TE66 to TE68). The 2026 projections are nearly even: John Bates at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game) versus Adam Trautman at 28.
Last season Adam Trautman carried the heavier workload (57% snap share, 23 touches to John Bates's 16), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Adam Trautman is the narrow pick on the bigger workload. John Bates carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Trautman | Bates |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 28 | 32 |
| Points / game | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #467 | #454 |
| ADP | 683 | - |
| Positional rank | TE56 | TE67 |
| Snap share | 57% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
| Age | 29 | 28 |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Adam Trautman or John Bates.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Adam Trautman or John Bates in 2026?
Adam Trautman is a slight lean over John Bates for 2026, on the bigger workload. John Bates carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Adam Trautman or John Bates?
John Bates carries the higher 2026 projection at 32 PPR points (1.9 per game), compared with 28 for Adam Trautman.
Who is ranked higher, Adam Trautman or John Bates?
Expert consensus ranks John Bates (TE66) ahead of Adam Trautman (TE68) for 2026.
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