For the first time since 2024, Jake Bates is the NFC special teams player of the week.
Bates was an essential part of Detroit’s 19-9 victory over Miami on Sunday, hitting all four of his field goals and his only extra point attempt in the contest.
Bates’ field goals were from 28, 40, 33, and 43 yards.
Bates previously won special teams player of the week for his Week 7 and his Week 10 performance in 2024. He is now the third Lions kicker ro earn three special teams player of the week awards, joining Jason Hanson and Matt Prater.