Bates failed to draw a target while playing 21 of the Commanders' 59 snaps on offense in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Ravens.
Bates played 25 of the Commanders' 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 21-18 win over the Giants and reeled in his lone target for a five-yard reception.
Bates caught both of his targets for 20 yards in Saturday's 13-6 preseason loss to Miami.
Bates caught 19 of 28 passes for 151 yards in 17 games during the 2023 season.
Bates failed to corral his lone target while playing 25 of the Commanders' 55 snaps on offense in Sunday's 45-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Bates went without a target across 20 snaps on offense Sunday in the Commanders' 24-16 win over the Falcons.
Bates caught both his targets for 19 yards in Thursday's 40-20 loss to Chicago.
Bates caught his only target for six yards in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.
Bates caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 37-3 loss to Buffalo.
Bates caught three of five targets for a career-high 46 yards in Sunday's 35-33 win over the Broncos.