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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 8
Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings: Week 1 2026
Ranking fantasy football kickers isn’t easy. The best real-life kicker doesn’t necessarily produce the most fantasy points every week, and matchups can completely change the equation.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / May 11
4 Free Agent Kickers Lions Could Target Prior to 2026 NFL Season
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been fairly productive through his first two NFL seasons. He’s made 84.1 percent of his field-goal attempts, plus has
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 25
Lions re-sign key special teamer
After missing the playoffs, the Detroit Lions are evaluating all aspects of their organization. That includes special teams. Detroit has re-signed kicker Jake Bates, via Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The '2009 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz
How many of the Week 1 starting quarterbacks from the 2009 NFL season can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 25
Lions Re-Sign K Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions announced they re-signed K Jake Bates to a contract extension on Wednesday. Detroit tendered Bates a contract as an exclusive rights contract earlier this month, which is essentially a one-year minimum contract based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 4
Lions Tender ERFA Offer To K Jake Bates
The Detroit Lions officially tendered an offer to exclusive rights free agent K Jake Bates on Thursday, according to Dave Birkett. Exclusive rights contracts are essentially one-year minimum contracts based on the number of accrued seasons a player has.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 4
Lions sneak past Bears, 19-16
Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play and the Detroit Lions topped the NFC North champion Bears, 19-16, in Chicago on Sunday. Chicago (11-6), which rallied from a 16-0 deficit in the fourth quarter, held onto the No.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 18
Detroit Lions Dave Fipp Fully Supports Jake Bates
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has missed attempts in each of the past two games. The second-year kicker had a similar stretch earlier this season. In 2025, Bates has gone 21-27.
Detroit Lions News / Larry Brown Sports / November 25
Jake Bates’ game-tying field goal had everyone in disbelief
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates helped his team beat the New York Giants on Sunday with a clutch field goal at the end of regulation, and there wasn’t a single person watching the play who thought the ball was going to sail through the uprights.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / November 23
Locker Room Buzz: Star DE Feels Gratitude After Game-Winning Sack
Here is a collection of postgame quotes from Detroit Lions players and coaches following the team's 34-27 overtime win over the New York Giants. On Jake Bates' game-tying field goal: “Yeah, big kick.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 12
Jake Bates and Jack Fox both lead their positions in an unexpected stat
Kickers and punters have one primary job: to kick the ball. Of course, each position is much more nuanced than that, with plenty of strategic elements to the kicking game.
Detroit Lions News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21
Lions’ Jake Bates makes never-before-seen Detroit history with 58-yard FG
The Detroit Lions led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 21-9, with 10:18 left in the fourth quarter. They sent kicker Jake Bates out onto the field to attempt a 58-yard field goal instead of trying to draw the defense offside before inevitably punting.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 23, 2025
Dan Campbell says the Lions are going to continue to try new things with Jake Bates moving forward
Lost in the huge 38-30 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football was that the Lions tried what would have been an NFL record 67-yard field goal with Jake Bates in the second quarter.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 9, 2025
Jake Bates Has Visions of Glory Ahead of NFL Playoffs
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates does not want to make any moments bigger than they what actually are. Staying grounded and focused on the present has been a beneficial mindset for the former UFL kicker.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / December 30, 2024
Kicker Jake Bates Made Lions History During 'Monday Night Football'
The Detroit Lions went into halftime trailing the San Francisco 49ers, 21-13. However, Dan Campbell's team came out firing on all cylinders. The Lions scored a touchdown via a Sam LaPorta reception and converted the two-point conversion to tie it at 21. Then, Jake Bates hit a 57-yard field goal, followed by an Amon-Ra St.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 6, 2024
'TNF' takeaways: Lions grab historic 11th straight win as Dan Campbell makes craziest call yet
Coach Campbell isn't afraid to take risks, and it paid off in a huge way for the Lions.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 5, 2024
Lions kicker Jake Bates wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal of the season in Week 13, but it did not diminish what he did over the entire month. On Thursday, he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 13, 2024
Lions' Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been named Week 10's NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Bates was clutch in the fourth quarter during Detroit's
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 11, 2024
Clutch Jake Bates proves why he's Lions' x-factor for championship run
The Detroit Lions struggled for the last three seasons to find a kicker, and it cost them a chance at winning several close games. Finally, it seems they have a legitimate solution to that problem.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11, 2024
'SNF' takeaways: Lions rally to beat Texans despite Jared Goff's five picks
Despite five interceptions from quarterback Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to knock off the Houston Texans 26-23 on "Sunday Night Football."
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2024
Watch: Lions kicker Jake Bates makes two 50-yard field goals in wild comeback win over Texans
Detroit escaped "Sunday Night Football" with an improbable 26-23 win on a walk-off field goal from kicker Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 21, 2024
Game-winner is sure to give Lions kicker Jake Bates valuable confidence
The Detroit Lions pulled out a last-minute win against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday thanks to the efforts of their offense. But it would not have happened without Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2024
Watch: Lions kicker Jake Bates nails winning 44-yard field goal vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates played hero against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 22, 2024
Jake Bates has the job, but the Lions could still reunite with former kicker
The Detroit Lions have their kicker in Jake Bates, After a rough start to camp, Bates has come along and played really well in both preseason games. The highlight was the big 43-yard walk off game winner against the Chiefs last Saturday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 14, 2024
Lions expected to sign UFL kicker
He previously received interest from a few NFL teams, but because of his contract with the UFL squad, he was unable to sign with anyone until the team’s season came to an end.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 11, 2024
Several NFL teams interested in UFL kicker who made multiple 60-plus-yard FGs
As expected, Jake Bates‘ UFL season has generated NFL interest.
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