Jake Bates

The Lions tendered exclusive rights free agent K Jake Bates.

Fantasy Impact

Bates took a slight step back last season, but he has still been a stable kicker for the Lions. He'll remain a strong option for fantasy managers next season.

Jake Bates kicked a 42-yard field goal with no time left on the clock to lift the Lions to a 19-16 win over the Bears in their final game of the regular season. Bates booted four field goals on the day and added an extra point.

Fantasy Impact

Bates went 4-for-5 on field goal attempts, with his four field goals tying a career-high. Bates was successful from 34, 30, 25, and 42 yards, and his lone miss came from 53 yards out to close the first half. Bates finished his second season going 27-of-34 on field goal attempts and 54-of-56 on extra points.

Jake Bates converted his only field goal attempt as well as his lone extra point attempt to finish with four points in a 23-10 loss to the Vikings in Week 17.

Fantasy Impact

Bates fell victim to playing behind a turnover-prone Detroit offense Thursday, finishing with less than six points for the first time in six games. The kicker will look to close the season out on a positive note against the Chicago Bears in Week 18.

Jake Bates made his lone field goal attempt and all three extra points on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Bates connected on a field goal from 36 yards out. He is 22-of-28 on field goal attempts on the season.

Jake Bates converted two of his three field goal attempts as well as all four of his extra point attempts to finish with 10 points in the Lions’ 41-34 loss to the Rams in Week 15.

Fantasy Impact

Bates continues a productive stretch behind a high-powered Detroit offense, recording 10 or more points in three of his last four games. The kicker remains a stable option for fantasy managers ahead of a Week 16 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers.