The Lions' comeback win over the Texans on Sunday was decided by three long field goal attempts late in the fourth quarter.
The Lions' comeback win over the Texans on Sunday was decided by three long field goal attempts late in the fourth quarter.
Peter Schrager looks at the unlikely ascension of Lions kicker Jake Bates, a hot head coach candidate in Los Angeles, and big decisions facing the Bills.
As is customary, a flight attendant began thanking the passengers on board, but it occurred right as Jake Bates began to line up his kick.
Lions kicker and Houston native Jake Bates hit a 58-yard field goal with five minutes left and a 52-yard field goal as time expired to beat the Texans in Houston on Sunday night.