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Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates got here up clutch within the staff’s 26-23 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday night time.
Bates’ discipline aim to tie the sport and his discipline aim to win it narrowly handed by way of the uprights at NRG Stadium. If the ball would have inched nearer to the correct or left, it seemingly would have gone off of the posts, and Detroit wouldn’t have been within the place it was in.
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Instead, these six factors proved to be essential within the Lions’ win.
“I put them a bit of too near the submit for consolation, however fortunately they went in,” Bates advised NBC after the sport. Jack (Fox) and Hogan (Hatten) are so good. We work so laborious. I’ve a lot confidence within the operation and the road defending, I used to be simply pleased to do my job right this moment.”
Bates’ journey to the NFL was talked about a couple of occasions through the broadcast. He performed within the United Football League for the Michigan Panthers in 2023 and earlier this yr. His declare to fame was a 64-yard discipline aim he nailed again in March.
Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates, #39, celebrates after kicking a 52-yard discipline aim on the finish of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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He was promoting bricks in Texas a yr in the past earlier than he re-signed with the Panthers and ultimately made his strategy to the NFL.
For Bates, it was all about placing God first.
“I believe it simply reveals how good the Lord is. He’s so trustworthy. My story is, if something, I simply hope folks can see Jesus by way of my story. I imply that’s what I believe I’m right here to do. Not make or miss or be a great kicker or dangerous kicker however unfold the love of Jesus.
Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates, #39, watches his 58-yard discipline aim with teammate Jack Fox, #3, through the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
“Hopefully, I’m in a position to try this on the stage I’m given.”
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Bates is 14-of-14 on discipline targets this season. He’s 3-for-3 from 50 or extra yards.
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