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Who is the Detroit Lions kicker? What to know about Jake Bates
Kicker Jake Bates set the Detroit Lions franchise single-season scoring record in 2024. Here's where he went to college, his stats, age and more.
Lions kicker Jake Bates reveals moment that changed everything in record-setting season
Jake Bates set the Lions' franchise record for points scored (142), passing a mark set by legend Jason Hanson, and he made several game-winning kicks.
Lions' Jake Bates: 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. Bates was scarcely used again Saturday, making a 28-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to narrow the deficit to 45-31.
Lions kicker Jake Bates drills clutch FG to close out half vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates helped his team add points right before halftime of the Week 18 game against the Minnesota Vikings after he drilled a field goal that extended the Lions' lead to four points.
Jake Bates stretches ... awkwardly on sideline, then sets Lions franchise record for points
Jake Bates was awkwardly stretching in a funky-looking position when ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters decided she had to know what he was doing.
Who is the Detroit Lions kicker? What to know about Jake Bates stats, college, draft
Kicker Jake Bates set the Detroit Lions franchise single-season scoring record in 2024. Here's where he went to college, his stats, age and more.
How Lions kicker Jake Bates went from selling bricks to playing for Super Bowl contender
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' improbable comeback story from brick salesman to star NFL kicker is one of hard work and high levels of self-belief.
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UFL gave Jake Bates a chance. Detroit Lions kicker now giving former league free publicity
The origin story of Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates becoming a viral sensation is laced with a bit of comedy, Mike Nolan ...
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Rubin: A Detroit Lions' wedding registry spotlights the uncertainty of life in the NFL
But placekicker Jake Bates could also use a meat thermometer. Specifically, he'd like a Meater Plus wireless smart model, ...
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Sensual video of Lions kicker Jake Bates goes viral on ‘Monday Night Football’
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates got the meme treatment when ESPN cameras captured him stretching on the sidelines during “Monday Night Football” against the 49ers. Bates was seen sprawled out ...
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Dan Campbell jokes Alex Anzalone has to 'be able to do a handstand' to play vs. Vikings
"I hope so. He was at walk-through yesterday, he's going to practice today." Campbell also addressed kicker Jake Bates going viral after TV cameras caught him stretching awkwardly on the sideline ...
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Cameras caught Lions’ Jake Bates in an unfortunate position while stretching and it became a meme
I'm sure the Internet will do nothing with that Jake Bates sideline shot.
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Lions kicker explains how UFL stint prepared him for NFL and playoffs
When speaking to reporters Thursday, Lions kicker Jake Bates discussed the impact of his UFL experience and how it prepared ...
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Lions' Jake Bates sends fans into frenzy over sultry clip as he sets franchise record
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made two field goals, including a 57-yarder, in a win against the San Francisco 49ers as he set a franchise record. However, the new mark was the last thing NFL ...