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Best UFL players for the Detroit Lions after Week 1 of the 2025 season, including Michigan Panthers DB
Around this time last year, Detroit Lions fans found themselves glued to the TV to watch a kid from the UFL captivate the football world. That kid, of course, was Michigan Panthers kicker Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Pride of Detroit / February 18
2024 Detroit Lions awards: Special Teams Player of the Year 
Cast your vote for the 2024 Detroit Lions Special Teams Player of the Year. The Detroit Lions’ special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / January 28
The Lions are keeping their eyes out and meeting with potential competition for Jake Bates
Easily one of the Detroit Lions' best stories of 2024. This kid who never really got a chance in the NFL and hadn't kicked a field goal since high school
The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz
How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / January 20
#ProHogs In The NFL – Divisional Round
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – All five former Arkansas football players active on NFL rosters saw game action during the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs. BEST
Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
NFL News / Arkansas Razorbacks on SI / January 12
Seven Former Razorbacks Have Qualified for NFL Playoffs
Jake Bates is resting his valuable right leg this weekend as the NFL playoffs begin with a slate of six games. Bates is one of seven former Arkansas Razorbacks whose teams qualified for the post-season tournament that includes 14 teams.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / January 10
Jake Bates reveals moment that turned around his record-setting season
When Michael Badgley went down early in training camp with a hamstring injury, Jake Bates became the only kicker on the Detroit Lions' roster. An up-and-down run in camp invited the idea competition should be added, but the coaching staff stuck with him knowing there would be ups and downs.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / January 9
Jake Bates Has Visions of Glory Ahead of NFL Playoffs
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates does not want to make any moments bigger than they what actually are. Staying grounded and focused on the present has been a beneficial mindset for the former UFL kicker.
Detroit Lions News / Detroit Lions on SI / December 31
Jake Bates Becomes Internet Sensation For Sensual Stretching
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates became an internet sensation during Monday Night Football. Bates emerged onto the scene prior to the 2024 season when he was able to successfully make a 64-yard game-winner for the Michigan Panthers.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / December 30
Kicker Jake Bates Made Lions History During 'Monday Night Football'
The Detroit Lions went into halftime trailing the San Francisco 49ers, 21-13. However, Dan Campbell's team came out firing on all cylinders. The Lions scored a touchdown via a Sam LaPorta reception and converted the two-point conversion to tie it at 21. Then, Jake Bates hit a 57-yard field goal, followed by an Amon-Ra St.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 26
The UFL is using Lions kicker Jake Bates as easy way to promote itself
After years of trying to find an answer at kicker, the Detroit Lions appear to have found their guy in Jake Bates. Entering Week 17 he is 23-for-26 on field goals (two misses from 50-plus yards out) this season, and 58-for-59 on extra points.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / December 26
The UFL is now using Lions' kicker Jake Bates to promote the league to potential players and football fans
The NFL season is nearing its close. The regular season ends next week, the playoffs begin shortly after, and the Super Bowl is in February. Then, the
Arkansas Razorbacks News / Arkansas Razorbacks / December 10
#ProHogs In The NFL – Week 14
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – During Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season, 13 of the 16 former Arkansas football players active on NFL rosters saw game action, with five former Razorbacks earning starts.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / December 6
Detroit Lions Kicker Jake Bates Shares Heartfelt Message After Big Win vs. Green Bay Packers
The Detroit Lions won their Thursday Night Football matchup against the Green Bay Packers in familiar fashion as kicker Jake Bates, the former brick salesman from the Houston, Texas area, strode onto the field and kicked an eventual game-winning field goal through the uprights at Ford Field.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / December 5
Jake Bates delivers on another game-winning kick as Lions top Packers, 34-31
The Detroit Lions have officially clinched a playoff spot as they needed a last-second field goal to defeat the Green Bay Packers 34-31 in a "Thursday Night Football" game at Ford Field in Week 14.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / December 5
Lions kicker Jake Bates wins NFC Special Teams Player of the Month
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal of the season in Week 13, but it did not diminish what he did over the entire month. On Thursday, he was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for November.
Detroit Lions News / Athlon Sports / November 13
Lions' Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been named Week 10's NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. Bates was clutch in the fourth quarter during Detroit's
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / November 11
Clutch Jake Bates proves why he's Lions' x-factor for championship run
The Detroit Lions struggled for the last three seasons to find a kicker, and it cost them a chance at winning several close games. Finally, it seems they have a legitimate solution to that problem.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11
'SNF' takeaways: Lions rally to beat Texans despite Jared Goff's five picks
Despite five interceptions from quarterback Jared Goff, the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to knock off the Houston Texans 26-23 on "Sunday Night Football."
Detroit Lions News / Field Level Media / November 11
Jake Bates hits winning FG as Lions rally past Texans
Jake Bates kicked a 52-yard field goal just inside the left upright as time expired and the Detroit Lions overcame a 16-point halftime deficit to record a 26-23 victory over the host Houston Texans on Sunday night.
NFL News / Yardbarker / November 10
Watch: Lions kicker Jake Bates makes two 50-yard field goals in wild comeback win over Texans
Detroit escaped "Sunday Night Football" with an improbable 26-23 win on a walk-off field goal from kicker Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Side Lion Report / October 21
Game-winner is sure to give Lions kicker Jake Bates valuable confidence
The Detroit Lions pulled out a last-minute win against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday thanks to the efforts of their offense. But it would not have happened without Jake Bates.
Detroit Lions News / Yardbarker / October 20
Watch: Lions kicker Jake Bates nails winning 44-yard field goal vs. Vikings
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates played hero against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Detroit Lions News / A to Z Sports / August 22
Jake Bates has the job, but the Lions could still reunite with former kicker
The Detroit Lions have their kicker in Jake Bates, After a rough start to camp, Bates has come along and played really well in both preseason games. The highlight was the big 43-yard walk off game winner against the Chiefs last Saturday.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 14
Lions expected to sign UFL kicker
He previously received interest from a few NFL teams, but because of his contract with the UFL squad, he was unable to sign with anyone until the team’s season came to an end.
NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / June 11
Several NFL teams interested in UFL kicker who made multiple 60-plus-yard FGs
As expected, Jake Bates‘ UFL season has generated NFL interest.
UFL News / Yardbarker / April 1, 2024
Report: UFL kicker who hit 64-yard FG already generating NFL buzz
It was the first field-goal attempt for the 25-year-old since high school.
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