Jake Bates
K - Detroit Lions
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Jake Bates missed his lone field goal attempt while converting all six of his extra point attempts in the Lions’ 48-42 loss to the Bills in Week 15.
Fantasy Impact
Bates missed his first field goal attempt in the loss, but still posted at least six points for the eleventh consecutive game. The kicker remains a reliable lineup option for fantasy managers behind a high-powered Detroit offense, with a Week 16 contest against the Chicago Bears up next.
Jake Bates made both of his field-goal attempts and added four extra points in a 34-31 win over the Packers in Week 14's Thursday night game.
Fantasy Impact
Bates made field goals of 43 and 35 yards out, with the second FG going down as the game-winner. The 25-year-old has now made 21 of his 22 field-goal attempts and 48 of 49 extra points for the Lions this season. He will take on the Bills in Week 15.
Jake Bates converted both of his extra point attempts as well as three of his four field goal attempts to record 11 points in a Lions' 30-23 win over the Bears in Week 13.
Fantasy Impact
Bates continues to benefit from playing behind a prolific Detroit offense, registering six or more points in nine consecutive games despite recording his first missed field goal in Thursday's win. The kicker remains locked into lineups ahead of a Week 14 matchup against the Green Bay Packers.
Jake Bates converted all three of his extra point attempts as well as his lone field goal attempt in the Lions' 24-6 Week 12 win over the Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Bates continues to benefit playing behind the No. 1 scoring offense in the NFL, recording six or more points in 10 of 11 games and remaining a perfect 16-for-16 in field goal attempts to this point. The rookie kicker can remain in lineups ahead of a Week 13 Thanksgiving contest against the Chicago Bears.
Jake Bates converted his lone field goal attempt as well as all seven of his extra point attempts in the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 11.
Fantasy Impact
Bates continues to make the most of his opportunities as part of a prolific Detroit offense, recording at least six points in seven consecutive games. The kicker remains a reliable option in lineups ahead of a Week 12 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.