Jake Bates wins NFC Special Teams Player of Week

Detroit Lions K Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Jake Bates made a 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left to beat the Minnesota Vikings and is 10-for-10 on FGs this year for the Detroit Lions.
Game-winning field goal earns Jake Bates NFC special teams player of the week
On Sunday Bates hit the game-winning field goal in addition to making all four of his extra points. Lions coach Dan Campbell has said he has so much confidence in Bates that under the right circumstances, he’d consider giving him a chance at a 73-yard field goal.
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Jake Bates earns national accolade for clutch performance in Lions win
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates came through in the clutch in Week 7, with his field goal proving to be the game-winner in a 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Now, Bates is being recognized for his big kick.
NOTEBOOK: Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including Player of the Week honors for Jake Bates, preparing for the Tennessee Titans and more.
Jake Bates boots Lions past Vikings in 31-29 slugfest and into NFC North first place
Jake Bates connected on a 44-yard field goal to give the Detroit Lions a 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings in an NFC North Division slugfest.
Jake Bates Earns NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has reached a pair of milestones this week. After knocking through his first career game-winner against the Minnesota Vikings, Bates took home NFC Special Teams Player of the Week as announced by the league on Wednesday.
Lions kicker Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Jake Bates sank a 44-yard field goal to give the Lions a 31-29 win over the Vikings on Sunday, and now he's got some extra recognition for it.
Jake Bates wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Lions kicker Jake Bates calmly nailed the game-winning field goal in Minnesota with 15 seconds remaining to give Detroit a huge road win in Week 7. For his sterling effort, Bates was named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
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