JAKE BATES NEWS

Makes winning field goal Bates converted all four of his extra-point tries and both of his field-goal attempts in a 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday.

Impact Bates came through in the clutch again for the Lions, making a 35-yard attempt as time expired. He also made a 43-yard try early in the second quarter and is now 21-for-22 this season, for a 95 percent conversation rate. Next up for Bates and the Lions is a Week 15 matchup with the Bills.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions Kicker Jake Bates Shares Message With Teammates After Big Win vs. Green Bay Packers Jake Bates had a strong-willed message for his teammates after the Lions’ big win over the Green Bay Packers.

4 DAYS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jake Bates wins award, helps Detroit Lions make franchise history | Sporting News Kicker Jake Bates has been named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for the month of November. And, in the process, the Detroit Lions...

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jake Bates Named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month Bates has surged in first season with Lions, earns monthly honor.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Hits three field goals in win Bates went 3-for-4 on field-goal attempts while making two PATs in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Bears.

Impact Bates was able to make multiple field goals for the first time in three weeks, connecting from 30, 36 and 48 yards in the contest. The kicker did notch his first missed field goal of the year in the fourth quarter, pushing the ball wide right from 45 yards out. Bates is now 19-for-20 on field-goal tries and 44-for-45 on extra-point attempts in 2024.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bates etches his name into Detroit Lions franchise record books | Sporting News Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has continued his remarkable rookie season with the Lions by etching himself into the franchise's record boo...

NOVEMBER 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makes only field goal in Week 12 Bates made his only field-goal try and went 3-for-3 on PATs in Sunday's 24-6 win over the Colts.

Impact Bates was able to nail a 56-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, his only attempt of the day. The kicker has now been limited to just one field-goal try in five of the last six games, but he's hit at least three PATs in six of the last seven contests. Bates remains a perfect 16-for-16 on field-goal attempts heading into Week 13 versus the Bears.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

One field goal in blowout win Bates converted his only field-goal attempt while going 7-for-7 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Bates remained busy Sunday, matching a season-high seven PATs, while also nailing a 54-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The kicker continues to have one of the safest weekly floors from a fantasy perspective, operating alongside the high-powered Detroit offense. On the season, Bates is still a perfect 15-for-15 on field goals and his 39 PATs lead the NFL through Week 11.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Campbell has funny way of messing with Jake Bates at Lions practice | Sporting News Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has tried a few different methods to mess with his kicker, Jake Bates, during practice. Recently, Bate...

NOVEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week The kicker connected on two long field goals in Detroit’s comeback win over Houston.

NOVEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit airplane has hilarious reaction to flight attendant interrupting Jake Bates' game-winning FG for Lions | Sporting News Canada Passengers on a flight to Detroit did not want any interruptions while Jake Bates was attempting a game-winning kick.

NOVEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Nails clutch kicks in win Bates went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Texans.

Impact Bates was limited to two PATs entering the fourth quarter, but that's when he left his mark in Week 10. The 25-year-old nailed a 58-yard field goal with 5:06 left in the game, tying it up at 23-23. He later walked it off with a game-winning 52-yarder as time expired. Through nine games in 2024, Bates is a perfect 14-for-14 on field-goal tries, including three makes from 50-plus, while also going 32-for-33 on PATs.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 10 Recap: Who's Up, Who's Down, What's Next for Every Team Jake Bates’s 52-yard field goal lifted the Lions over the Texans, the Chiefs stayed unbeaten on a walk-off blocked field goal, and the Steel...

NOVEMBER 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

What Jake Bates, Dan Campbell said about Lions kicker's game-winning field goal | Sporting News Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates came through in the clutch twice during the Week 10 game against the Houston Texans, with the kicker nailing...

NOVEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jake Bates Narrowly Hits 52-Yard Field Goal to Complete Lions' Comeback vs. Texans Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates came up with two huge kicks during the final five minutes of Sunday’s win.

NOVEMBER 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

Bates drills walkoff field goal to complete Lions' huge rally over Texans Jake Bates kicked a 52-yard field goal just inside the left upright as time expired and the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime defic...

NOVEMBER 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jake Bates makes 52-yarder as time expires, Lions overcome Jared Goff's 5 INTs to beat Texans 26-23

Jake Bates made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions overcame a career-high five interceptions by Jared Goff to rally for a 26-23 win over the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect in poor weather Bates made his only field-goal attempt while converting all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-14 win over the Packers.

Impact Bates attempted only one field goal for the third game in a row, making a 27-yarder in the second quarter. With swirling wind and rain throughout Sunday's contest in Green Bay, it was a challenging day to be a kicker. Bates has now gone 12-for-12 on field goals while making 30 out of 31 PATs in 2024.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Hits lone field goal, seven PATs Bates made his only field-goal attempt and went a perfect 7-for-7 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Bates was once again limited to just one field goal in Week 8, hitting a 51-yarder in the third quarter, extending the team's lead to 52-14. The kicker continues to have one of the highest weekly floors in fantasy, operating with a Detroit team that has averaged an NFL-high 33.4 points per game in 2024. Through seven contests, Bates has gone 11-for-11 on field-goal tries while making 27 of 28 PATs.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hits lone field goal, seven PATs Bates made his only field-goal attempt and went a perfect 7-for-7 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 52-14 win over the Titans.

Impact Bates was once again limited to just one field goal in Week 8, hitting a 51-yarder in the third quarter, extending the team's lead to 52-14. The kicker continues to have one of the highest weekly floors in fantasy, operating with a Detroit team that has averaged an NFL-high 33.4 points per game in 2024. Through seven contests, Bates has gone 11-for-11 on field-goal tries while making 27 of 28 PATs.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

THE DAILY DRIVE: Jake Bates went from selling bricks to nailing game-winning kicks Detroit Lions 'built to last' from their coach, to their QB and everybody between

OCTOBER 21 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Makes game-winning field goal Bates made his only field-goal attempt while going 4-for-4 on extra-point opportunities in Sunday's 31-29 win over the Vikings.

Impact Bates did not attempt a field goal until the final moments of the contest, nailing a game-winning 44-yarder with 15 seconds left in Minnesota. The kicker is a perfect 10-for-10 on field-goal tries this season while also making 20 of 21 PATs over six games in 2024. Bates will look to keep it up when Detroit welcomes the Titans to Ford Field in Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Campbell Was So Fired Up While Giving Lions Kicker Jake Bates the Game Ball Dan Campbell emphatically delivered Sunday’s game ball to Lions kicker Jake Bates.

OCTOBER 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lions rookie kicker Jake Bates thought his football dream was dead. His game-winner beat the Vikings

A year and a half ago, Jake Bates was selling bricks

OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS