The origin story of Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates becoming a viral sensation is laced with a bit of comedy, Mike Nolan recalls. It was March 30, 2024, and Nolan’s Michigan Panthers trailed by one ...

Jake Bates was an integral part of the Detroit Lions in 2024, helping the team earn a second straight NFC North division title and a first-ever No. 1-seed in the conference. The placekicker ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates' improbable comeback story from brick salesman to star NFL kicker is one of hard work and high levels of self-belief.

Jake Bates has a great story ... Or at least the chance to work through more probabilities. NEAL RUBIN:A Lions wedding registry spotlights the uncertainty of life in the NFL Had Bates been on the team ...

The origin story of Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates becoming a viral sensation is laced with a bit of comedy, Mike Nolan recalls. It was March 30, 2024, and Nolan’s Michigan Panthers trailed by ...