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Lions kicker Jake Bates has a teammate to blame for first missed FG

Lions kicker Jake Bates has a teammate to blame for first missed FG
World Sports · 10:43:03 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal of the season, and according to a report by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, a teammate may be at fault. The story was published on November 5, 2026.

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