K - Detroit Lions
- 5' 10"
- 205 lbs
- Age 27
- Arkansas
2026 Outlook
- Draft Rank (ECR)
- #218
- Best / Worst
- #191 / #252
- ADP
- #211
Availability
Expert Note
View More NotesLions kicker Jake Bates has one of the strongest legs in the NFL, and he plays for a team that can really pile on the points. Bates has led the NFL in extra points in each of the last two seasons, making 64 of them in 2024 and 54 of them in 2025. Perhaps the worst thing about having Bates as your fantasy kicker is that Lions head coach Dan Campbell is hyper-aggressive about going for it on fourth down, which robs Bates of some FG attempts. But Campbell is also willing to let his kicker try some long-range bombs. Bates was 4-of-9 on FG attempts from 50 yards or longer last season, and two of the misses were from 67 and 65 yards.
Player News
View More NewsThe 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.
Rankings
View More Rankings| ECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draft | K #8 | K #5 | K #21 | 65 |
| Dynasty | K #13 | K #7 | K #17 | 5 |
ECR vs ADP
History
| Fg | Fga | Xpt | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Week | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| Last 3 Weeks | 2 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 8.3 |
| Season to Date | 1.6 | 2 | 3.2 | 8.9 |
Game Log
View More Games| OPP | Fg | Fga | Xpt | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 18 | @ CHI | 4 | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| Week 17 | @ MIN | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Week 16 | vs. PIT | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Week 15 | @ LAR | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Opp | Summary | |
|---|---|---|
| Next Game | vs. NO | 3rd easiest opponent |
| Next 3 Games | BUF, NYJ, CAR | 11th easiest opponents |
| Playoffs (?) | MIN, NYG, CHI | 14th easiest opponents |
| Rest of Season | -- | 4th easiest remaining opponents |
