Jake Bates

Detroit Lions
Place Kicker #39
Detroit Lions
Place Kicker #39

Personal

Age 25
Birthdate March 3, 1999
Height 5'10"
Weight 202 lb

Draft

College Arkansas
Year 2023
Pick UDFA
Team TB

Fantasy Value

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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

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Kicking
FGM FGA FG% EPM EPA EP%
2024 DET 16 25 28 89.3 60 63 95.2

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