Jake Bates - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Successful on lone FG try Week 17 Bates made his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in Thursday's Christmas Day loss to Minnesota.

Impact Minnesota's defense mostly stymied Detroit's offense, capping Bates' kicking opportunities. He did make a 48-yard field goal with under five minutes remaining in the game to end with a tolerable fantasy score. Bates is 23-for-29 on FG attempts and 53-for-55 on PATs on the season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Makes all four kicks in loss Bates made his lone field-goal attempt and all three PATs in Sunday's 29-24 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Bates' lone field goal was good from 36 yards. The second-year kicker has struggled a bit this season, making just 79 percent of his field-goal attempts after converting 90 percent as a rookie. However, he's remained strong in the PAT department, with NFL-highs in extra-point attempts (54) and conversions (52) through 15 contests. Bates will again be kicking in a dome this upcoming Thursday against the Vikings in Minnesota.

DECEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions tweaking defense vs Steelers: 'Tape says it's time' Detroit Lions have full confidence in Jake Bates despite misses

DECEMBER 19 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Campbell bemoans sloppy third quarter that helped lead to Lions' 41-34 loss to Rams

Dan Campbell says the Detroit Lions' loss to the Los Angeles Rams came down to a rough third quarter

DECEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Jake Bates Is Forcing Himself onto Lions' Long List of Concerns Jake Bates has given the Detroit Lions plenty to be worried about after the veteran kicker missed a crucial field goal on Sunday, adding to...

DECEMBER 15 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Misses field goal in loss Bates went 2-of-3 on field-goal tries and 4-of-4 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.

Impact The kicker missed a 43-yard attempt wide left in the first quarter that would have opened the scoring. Bates has now missed more field goals, five, in 2025, than he did in the entire 2024 regular season (three), and he's done so in four fewer games and on five fewer attempts (29 to 24).

DECEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Makes most of his kicks Bates went 3-of-4 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on extra-point tries in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.

Impact The kicker had a 52-yard field-goal try blocked in the third quarter, but other than that, he made the most of his opportunities. connecting on field goals from 38, 47 and 46 yards, respectively. Bates is now 19-of-24 on field-goal tries and 45-of-47 on extra-point attempts for the year, with all five field-goal misses coming from 40 yards or longer. The second-year pro is often limited in his field-goal opportunities by his coach's desire to go for it, but on this night, he got more than usual.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bates injury update: Latest news on Lions kicker's status in Week 14 game | Sporting News Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is dealing with an injury in the second quarter of the Week 14 game against the Dallas Cowboys. Follow our t...

DECEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions are lucky to be above .500 after a disappointing 5-game stretch

Last year, the Detroit Lions went 15-2 and locked up the top seed in the NFC

NOVEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Perfect in loss Bates made all three of his point-after tries and converted his sole field goal of the day as the Lions fell to the Packers 31-24 Thursday.

Impact Bates converted his only field goal, a 31-yarder late in the fourth quarter that cut the game to a one-score lead. He was also perfect on the extra point for all three touchdown drives. Bates moves to 15-for-19 on field goals and 37-for-39 on extra points through 11 games this season.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Lions and Packers match up on Thanksgiving with much at stake in NFC North and NFL playoff picture

The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving with a lot at stake in the NFC North and the NFL playoff picture

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Banged-up Lions will try to keep pace in NFC North when they face Packers on Thanksgiving

The Detroit Lions managed a narrow victory against the New York Giants, winning 34-27 in overtime

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Jake Bates rediscovers his kicking mojo at perfect time for Lions' playoff push Jake Bates delivered with a perfect Sunday when the Detroit Lions needed him the most.

NOVEMBER 24 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Makes clutch field goal in win Bates made both of his field-goal attempts and went 4-for-4 on extra-point tries during the Lions' 34-27 overtime win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Both of Bates' field goals came at the end of each half, with his 59-yarder at the end of the fourth quarter sending Sunday's game to overtime with the score at 27-27. That 59-yard field goal matched Bates' career high, and the second-year kicker is now 5-for-8 on field-goal tries from 50-plus yards this season. Across four games since the Lions' Week 8 bye, Bates has gone 7-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 10-for-12 on extra-point tries.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Interim coach Mike Kafka has no regrets about aggressive fourth-down call in Giants' loss to Lions

Mike Kafka sees no point in second-guessing himself

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Jahmyr Gibbs rescues Lions with long TD run in OT for 34-27 win over Giants

The Detroit Lions have avoided losing consecutive games for the first time in more than three years

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Bates converts 59-yard FG to force OT Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates sneaks a 59-yard field goal inside the right upright to tie the game against the New York Giants and force o...

NOVEMBER 23 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Campbell won't stop going for it on fourth down after 0-for-5 performance against Eagles

Dan Campbell knows his aggressive play calling hurt the Detroit Lions in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Lions' 4th-down flops, 3rd-down failures doom them in 16-9 loss in Philadelphia

Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles, losing 16-9 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Makes only FGA in loss Bates made his only field-goal try and missed his only PAT in Sunday night's 16-9 loss to the Eagles.

Impact Bates had a mixed bag of a performance in Week 11. He missed an extra-point attempt for the second week in a row, albeit from 48 yards, after wide receiver Jameson Williams was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following a touchdown in the second quarter. The kicker was able to connect on a 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter though, notching his first make from 50-plus yards since Week 7. Bates has now gone 13-for-17 on field-goal attempts, including 3-for-6 from 50-plus yards, while making 33 of 35 extra-point tries over 10 games this year.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Hurts' lone touchdown leads Eagles to 16-9 victory over Lions in lackluster offensive game

Jalen Hurts scored the only touchdown for the Philadelphia Eagles in a 16-9 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Jake Bates' opens the scoring in 'SNF' with a 27-yard FG vs. Lions Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Bates chips in a 27-yard field goal.

NOVEMBER 17 • NFL.COM

Potential Jake Bates Problem Is Flying Under the Lions' Radar Detroit Lions placekicker Jake Bates' 2025 performance hasn't been his usual norm, leaving plenty of concerns heading into the second half o...

NOVEMBER 13 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Jake Bates and Jack Fox both lead their positions in an unexpected stat Kickers and punters do more than just kick. Although the Lions would prefer that Jake Bates and Jack Fox not have to tackle as much as they...

NOVEMBER 12 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

Dan Campbell plans to continue calling plays on offense as his Lions prepare for big test vs. Eagles

Dan Campbell isn’t under any illusions about next Sunday

NOVEMBER 11 • Associated Press

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