Lions ST coordinator Dave Fipp says most kickers don't peak until year six as he gives a vote of confidence in Jake Bates.

Lions coach Dan Campbell says he is not worried about kicker Jake Bates despite recent preseason struggles.

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Jake Bates was perfect in Sunday’s 31-30 overtime win over the Saints, going 5-for-5 and offering Detroit a needed rebound.

For Jake Bates, a single yard could make a huge difference. Bates, the Detroit Lions' third-year kicker, changed his approach on field goals and extra points this offseason, moving his setup position ...

The Detroit Lions concluded their preseason portion of their 2026 schedule by defeating the Indianapolis Colts by a 25-16 final score at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. The Lions, who ...

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High-scoring games are a kicker's best friend in fantasy football, so this week's rankings are led by the Lions' Jake Bates ...

Lions kicker Jake Bates did not finish the preseason strong on Saturday. Lions coach Dan Campbell is not concerned. Bates did not attempt any field goals in the Lions’ preseason finale but did attempt ...

The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday afternoon that they have re-signed kicker Jake Bates. The team did not share the terms or conditions of the deal. A few weeks ago, Dave Birkett of the Detroit ...

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have signed UFL kicker Jake Bates, who most recently played with the Michigan Panthers, and waived former University of Michigan kicker James Turner, the team announced ...

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions officially re-signed kicker Jake Bates on Wednesday. Bates, 27, returns to the club after being tendered as an exclusive rights free agent earlier this offseason. Terms of ...