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 ...

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.

Jake Bates was an integral part of the Detroit Lions in 2024, helping the team earn a second straight NFC North division title and a first-ever No. 1-seed in the conference. The placekicker ...

Before signing a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions in June 2024 after a tremendous spring season in the United Football League with the Michigan Panthers, kicker Jake Bates was ready to move on ...

Here are the crazy things Detroit Lions fans are doing as the NFC's No. 1 seed gears up for their playoff opener vs. the ...

But Nolan did. He was convinced he had a secret weapon on his hands, a former brick salesman from Texas who could deliver a ...

He was convinced he had a secret weapon on his hands, a former brick salesman from Texas who could deliver a victory if Perry could get the Panthers within range. SHAWN WINDSOR:Jake Bates changes ...