Lions kicker Jake Bates blames holder for missed field goal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal of the season during the game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 1. Special teams coordinator Dave Fipp revealed that the 46-yard kick was blocked by the hand of holder Jack Fox, resulting in the miss that hit the left upright. Bates is currently 12-for-13 on field goals this season and has also made all 23 extra points attempted. The Lions are preparing for their next matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
- •Bates missed a 46-yard field goal against the Vikings
- •The kick was blocked by holder Jack Fox's hand
- •Bates is 12-for-13 on field goals this season
- •Lions to face Miami Dolphins next
- •Cade Mays missed practice with an ankle injury
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Lions kicker Jake Bates has a teammate to blame for first missed FG
"Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first FG of the season last week vs. the Vikings when the kick accidentally hit holder Jack Fox's hand.
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