Lions’ Jake Bates sent fans into a frenzy for a steamy clip as he sets a franchise record
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made two field goals, including a 57-yarder, in a franchise-record win against the San Francisco 49ers.
However, the new tag was the last thing NFL fans were talking about Monday night.
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Detroit Lions quarterback Jake Bates, #39, attempts a field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
A video of Bates stretching has gone viral on social media. ESPN’s Lisa Salters explained that Bates had hip issues, but the images of Bates sent fans into a frenzy. It even made Joe Buck and Troy Aikman chuckle.
The rookie was 25 of 28 from the field and 60 of 63 on extra points this season, though he missed two against the 49ers.
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Bates’ 135 points in 16 games surpassed Jason Hanson’s mark in 2012. Hanson had 135 points that season.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, #39, is congratulated by teammates after he kicks the game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Former United Football League (UFL) standout. played the hero more than once for Detroit this season. He was in the UFL playing for the Michigan Panthers when he went viral for a 64-yard field goal.
He was selling bricks in Texas a year ago before re-signing with the Panthers and eventually making his way to the NFL.
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Detroit Lions linebacker Jake Bates, #39, warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field in Detroit on December 15, 2024. (David Reginek-Imagn Pictures)
Detroit could end a wild season with the NFC North title next week against the Minnesota Vikings. A win would put an exclamation point on a year where they’ve navigated numerous injuries en route to the postseason.
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