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2025 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Brandon Aubrey, Jake Bates Lead The Position Kickers … love them or hate them, they’re still a part of most fantasy football leagues. They can sometimes be pretty valuable too … just as...

JULY 2, 2025 • SI.COM

What Jake Bates Learned From Jason Hanson at Rocket Classic What Detroit Lions Jake Bates learned from Jason Hanson playing golf at Rocket Classic.

JUNE 29, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions kicker Jake Bates' story is a doozy, and he hopes it's just getting started Wojo: Tigers, Lions have championship ambitions, but who’s more likely to pull it off?

MAY 30, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions' Jake Bates Faces Big Test in 2025 With Seven Outdoor Games Detroit Lions seven 2025 outdoor games poses new challenge for Jake Bates.

MAY 25, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Makes solo FGA in loss Bates connected on his only field-goal attempt while going 4-for-4 on PATs in Saturday's 45-31 NFC divisional-round playoff loss to the Commanders.

Impact Bates was scarcely used again Saturday, making a 28-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to narrow the deficit to 45-31. The kicker had a highly successful rookie campaign with the Lions and he'll likely enter next season as their starter.

JANUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Capitalizes on only FGA in win Bates made his only field-goal attempt while going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday night's 31-9 win over Minnesota.

Impact Bates connected on his only field-goal attempt as time expired in the first half, nailing a 48-yarder to give the Lions a 10-6 lead at the break. Additionally, the kicker got back on track when it comes to PATs, making all four of his tries in Week 18. Bates has now finished his rookie regular season having gone 26-for-29 on field-goal attempts while making 64 of 67 PATs over 17 games. He'll look to keep it up when Detroit returns to action in the NFC divisional round in two weeks.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions kicker Jake Bates drills clutch FG to close out half vs. Vikings | Sporting News Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates helped his team add points right before halftime of the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings after he...

JANUARY 6, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Jake Bates sends fans into frenzy over sultry clip as he sets franchise record

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates set a franchise record on Monday night, but football fans were looking at the rookie for another reason.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • FOXNEWS.COM

Jake Bates meme, explained: Lions kicker goes viral for sensual stretching routine during MNF | Sporting News Canada Lions kicker Jake Bates had a rough night all-around despite the Lions' win over the 49ers.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Connects on two FGAs in victory Bates made both of his field-goal attempts while going 2-for-4 on extra-point tries in Monday night's 40-34 win over the 49ers.

Impact Bates had a mixed performance in Week 17, connecting on a 57-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 42-yarder in the fourth quarter, but he also missing a pair of PATs in the contest. The extra-point misses were his first since he missed one in Week 3 versus the Cardinals, though they didn't impact the result again in Monday's victory. The kicker has now gone 25-for-28 on field-goal tries while making 60 of 63 PATs over 16 games this season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman and 'MNF' Audience All Delighted By Jake Bates' Softball Trick Jake Bates is a meme after ‘Monday Night Football’ showed him laying on a softball.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kicker Jake Bates Made Lions History During 'Monday Night Football' History was made!

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

NFL players who use platform to share their faith say its their duty to spread their love of Jesus ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from le...

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Makes two FGAs in Week 16 Bates went 2-for-3 on field-goal tries while making all four of his PATs in Sunday's 34-17 win over the Bears.

Impact Bates made a 30-yard field goal on Detroit's first possession of the day before adding a 34-yarder in the final seconds of the first quarter. The kicker was later tasked with attempting a 65-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, which he left several yards short. Albeit a rather challenging attempt, the miss marked his third in the last four games, going 7-for-10 on field goals over those contests. On the year, Bates is now 23-for-26 on field-goal attempts while making 58 of 59 PATs over 15 games.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Misses only field goals in loss Bates missed his only field-goal attempt while making all six of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 48-42 loss to the Bills.

Impact Bates missed a 52-yard field-goal try with less than a minute left in the first half, which proved to be his only attempt of the day. It was the second time in three games that the kicker has missed a field goal after starting the year a perfect 16-for-16 through 11 games. Bates has now gone 21-for-23 on field goals while converting 54 of 55 PATs in 2024.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • 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.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jake Bates delivers WALK OFF win over the Green Bay Packers

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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...

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Lions' Jake Bates sends fans into frenzy over sultry clip as he sets franchise record