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 75 points, which makes his value similar to:

Harrison Butker (75 points)
Chase McLaughlin (75 points)
Jake Elliott (75 points)
Cameron Dicker (75 points)
Evan McPherson (73 points)

Jake Bates is projected for 8.6 fantasy points in PPR scoring this week as he faces the Green Bay Packers.

Week 1 Projections
Attempts	Field Goals	Extra Points
2.47	2.021	2.503

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

Player News

Jake Bates: Jake Bates Faces Tough Road Matchup in Week 1

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had a breakout season as a rookie in 2024, nailing 26 of his 29 field goal attempts and converting a league-high 64 extra-point attempts. The 26-year-old will face a tough road environment in Week 1 at Lambeau Field against the Green Bay Packers. Last year, Bates made 13 field goals both at home and on the road, but he made 14 more extra points in the friendly confines of Detroit's domed Ford Field. The weather is not expected to be an issue in Green Bay on Sunday, but it's still an additional variable to consider. More importantly, the Lions averaged 30.8 points per game on the road last season, compared to 35.3 at home. The over/under for Week 1 is 47.5, so the betting markets are expecting a solid number of points to be scored between the two teams. Bates is a starting-caliber kicker in fantasy this week who should be expected to provide top-12 production.

Sep. 5, 2025 5:44 PM EST