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Detroit Lions K Jake Bates named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week

dave birkett, detroit free press
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For the fourth time in five weeks, the Detroit Lions have an NFC Player of the Week.

Lions kicker Jake Bates was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday after kicking the game-winning 44-yard field goal with 15 seconds left in the Lions' 31-29 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Bates is a perfect 10-for-10 on field goals this season and has made 20 of 21 extra points.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) reacts after kicking the game winning field goal late during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) reacts after kicking the game winning field goal late during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024.

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Bates is the second Lion to win Special Teams Player of the Week honors, joining punter Jack Fox in Week 3.

Quarterback Jared Goff won NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors in Week 4, and after a bye week, safety Brian Branch won NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors last week.

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