Jake Bates

Detroit Lions
Place Kicker #39

Personal

Age	26
Birthdate	March 3, 1999
Height	5'10"
Weight	202 lb

Draft

College	Arkansas
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	TB

Fantasy Value

Jake Bates's fantasy value is measured by the players he could be traded for. Our trade analzyer estimates his value at 74 points, which makes his value similar to:

Cameron Dicker (76 points)
Brandon McManus (76 points)
Harrison Butker (74 points)
Jake Elliott (74 points)
Ka'imi Fairbairn (73 points)

Jake Bates is projected for 9.6 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Green Bay Packers.

Week 1 Projections
Attempts	Field Goals	Extra Points
2.88	2.37	2.485

You can see where those projections compare to other PKs in our Place Kicker Rankings.

Player News

Jake Bates: Jake Bates Opens Playoff Run As Top Fantasy Kicker

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has never appeared in an NFL playoff game before, but he already ranks as the No. 1 overall kicker in RotoBaller's Divisional Round fantasy rankings. His highly anticipated performance against the Washington Commanders on Saturday is the result of an impressive regular season in which he scored the seventh-most fantasy points among kickers. He missed just three field-goal attempts, and the Lions' incredibly potent offense put him in position to make a whopping 64 extra points. Also working in his favor is a somewhat favorable matchup against the Commanders, who surrendered two field goals to Chase McLaughlin last week, including one from 50 yards out. All in all, Bates is this week's top fantasy kicker thanks to his accuracy, power, and role on a dominant Lions team.

Jan. 17, 2025 1:49 AM EST