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Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 7
#ProHogs In The NFL – Week 18 
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – During the final week of the 2025 NFL regular season, 14 of the 17 former Arkansas football players active on NFL rosters saw game action, with seven former Razorbacks earning starts.
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.
The 'Most TD in first two NFL seasons' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least 40 touchdown passes combined in their first two seasons can you name in five minutes?
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.
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history
The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.
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.
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
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.
NFL News / Side Lion Report / August 5
Lions sign former UFL star in hopes of strengthening their secondary
The Detroit Lions have added another former UFL star with the signing of Michigan Panthers cornerback D.J. Miller. The Lions have added former Panthers players before, as it's where they found their star kicker, Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / August 3
Lions' Jake Bates Talks Second-Year Growth
As Jake Bates prepares for his second season in the NFL, the Detroit Lions kicker is entering the year with a clear mindset, focused on increasing his level of reliability. Following a rookie campaign in which he converted 26-of-29 field-goal opportunities, Bates appears even more focused on the job at hand.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 17
Lions Believe Kicker Can Be 'One of the Best' Who Ever Played
Detroit Lions special teams coach Dave Fipp is quite enamored with the team's place kicker. Jake Bates, who went from a soccer player to a brick salesman, eventually worked his way to the Lions' roster after excelling in the United Football League.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / July 13
All-NFC North Team: Lions' Kicker Impresses in First NFL Season
The Detroit Lions found a much-needed answer at the kicker position last year, and the team benefitted greatly. Jake Bates gave the team a reliable and consistent option, and hit several big kicks for the Lions throughout the 2024 season.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / June 29
What Jake Bates Learned From Jason Hanson at Rocket Classic
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had an opportunity to play alongside Jason Hanson during a Pro-Am at the 2025 Rocket Classic. Also playing in the group were Lions specialists Jack Fox and Hogan Hatton.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / June 25
Standout UFL defender could become Lions' next Jake Bates if given a chance
The Detroit Lions have thought outside of the box the last few years while building their roster, and continue to prove there is more than one way to build a championship level team.
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.
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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 11, 2024
Video shows Lions’ fans silencing plane’s flight attendant during Jake Bates’ game-winning kick
Detroit Lions fans unite! During the critical seconds before Jake Bates’ game-winning field goal attempt against the Houston Texans on Sunday night, a plane full of Lions fans is locked into the game.
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.
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.
UFL News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
Report: UFL kicker who hit 64-yard FG already generating NFL buzz
It was the first field-goal attempt for the 25-year-old since high school.
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