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No FGAs in win Bates did not attempt a field goal while going 5-for-5 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-24 win over the Bengals.

Impact Bates went without a field-goal attempt in a game for the first time since Week 4 of the 2024 campaign. The kicker is still off to a strong start this season, going 6-for-8 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-3 from 50-plus yards, while also making all 22 of his extra-point attempts over the team's first five games.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes all six kicks vs. Cleveland Bates made both of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries during the Lions' 34-10 win over the Browns on Sunday.

Impact Bates helped the Lions maintain their lead by connecting on field goals from 48 and 58 yards in the second quarter, the later of which was his first successful make from 50-plus yards of the season. He has started the regular season 6-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 17-for-17 on extra-point tries through four games.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goff throws 2 TD passes to St. Brown, Lions beat Browns 34-10 for 3rd straight victory

Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Kalif Raymond returned a punt 65 yards for another score and the Detroit Lions beat the Cleveland Browns 34-10

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

HIGHLIGHT: Bates hits 58-yard field goal before halftime Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates uses every bit of power to hit 58-yard FG before halftime.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Dan Campbell: Lions' Jake Bates will get more tries at NFL record-setting FG: 'He'll make those' Jake Bates is 4 for 6 on field goals this season after missing a 67-yarder wide left against the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Strong performance in Week 3 Bates went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all five of his extra-point tries in Monday's 38-30 win over the Ravens.

Impact Bates missed a 67-yard field goal wide left as time expired in the first half, which would've been a new NFL record. The kicker rebounded in the second half, making a much more manageable 45-yarder in the fourth quarter. Bates has now gone 4-for-6 on field-goal tries, with both misses coming from 50-plus yards, over three games this year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bates is the last line of defense to stop kickoff return TD from Rasheen Ali Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates trips up Baltimore Ravens running back Rasheen Ali for a 43-yard kickoff return.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

Fans can't believe how close Lions' Jake Bates was to record field goal vs Ravens on MNF Jake Bates attempted a 67-yard field goal at the end of the half for the Lions and nearly made it vs. the Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Who is Lions' kicker? Jake Bates attempts NFL record field goal on Monday night vs. Ravens | Sporting News That was really close.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fipp on consistent coverage and run game Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp speaks to reporters about how they will need consistent coverage and run game, K Jake Bates, WR Kalif Ra...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions thrilled with win over Bears, face big challenge next week in Baltimore

The Detroit Lions bounced back in a big way on Sunday, routing the Chicago Bears 52-21 to help recover from a season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Busy in Week 2 Bates went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all seven of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 52-21 win over the Bears.

Impact Bates was rather busy in Week 2 as the Lions dominated Chicago at home, but he wasn't perfect in the contest. The kicker missed a 55-yard field-goal wide left in the second quarter, marking his first miss of the year. Bates later connected on a chip-shot 34-yard attempt in third quarter. Through two games in 2025, the 26-year-old has gone 3-for-4 on field goals and a spotless 8-for-8 on PATs.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in Week 2 Bates went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all seven of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 52-21 win over the Bears.

Impact Bates was rather busy in Week 2 as the Lions dominated Chicago at home, but he wasn't perfect in the contest. The kicker missed a 55-yard field-goal try wide left in the second quarter, marking his first miss of the year. Bates later connected on a chip-shot 34-yard attempt in third quarter. Through two games in 2025, the 26-year-old has gone 3-for-4 on field goals and a spotless 8-for-8 on PATs.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes both FGAs in loss Bates went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.

Impact Bates made a pair of chip shot field goals in the contest, connecting from 30 yards in the second quarter and 27 yards in the third quarter. The kicker had an impressive rookie campaign in Detroit last year, going 26-for-29 on field-goal attempts over 17 regular-season games, and he has now opened the 2025 campaign on a positive note.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes both FGAs in loss Bates went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Packers.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hatten on Year 2 in the NFL LS Hogan Hatten speaks to reporters about working in the off season with K Jake Bates and P Jack Fox and making tackles during preseason.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Fox on punt situations P Jack Fox speaks to the media about punt situations and LS Hogan Hatten and K Jake Bates.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions

Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Nails only FGA versus ATL Bates made his only field-goal attempt while going 2-for-2 on extra-point tries in Friday's 17-10 preseason win over the Falcons.

Impact Bates was able to connect on a 57-yard field-goal try in the third quarter, notching his first make of the preseason. The kicker has now opened the preseason exactly where he left off last season, making Friday's field goal while combining to go 3-for-3 on PATs over two games so far in the preseason.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Bates hits 57-yard FG Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' 57-yard field goal attempt is good against the Atlanta Falcons.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Jake Bates Talks Second-Year Growth Detroit Lions Jake Bates is ready to take next step in NFL career in 2025.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jake Bates looking better than ever at Detroit Lions' training camp | Sporting News Star kicker Jake Bates is looking better than ever as he enters his second season with the Detroit Lions.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions Believe Kicker Can Be 'One of the Best' Who Ever Played Detroit Lions believe Jake Bates can be ‘one of the best’ who ever played in NFL.

JULY 17, 2025 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

All-NFC North Team: Lions' Kicker Impresses in First NFL Season Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, punter Jack Fox earn First Team All-NFC North honors.

JULY 14, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Standout UFL defender could become Lions' next Jake Bates if given a chance The Detroit Lions could go back to the UFL for a familiar face to solve a depth problem.

JULY 13, 2025 • SIDELIONREPORT.COM

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Goff throws 2 TD passes to St. Brown, Lions beat Browns 34-10 for 3rd straight victory

Lions thrilled with win over Bears, face big challenge next week in Baltimore

Zach Wilson and Quinn Ewers lead Dolphins to 24-17 preseason win over Lions