Lions kicker Jake Bates and teammates celebrate his game-winning field goal to beat the Bears on Sunday. Michael Reaves / Getty Images CHICAGO — As he detailed the season that was and all he endured, ...

The Lions made another move to lock in their kicker, and while Jake Bates hasn’t been perfect, he’s been automatic when it matters most. Detroit is betting that clutch performance outweighs ...

Jake Bates drains a 34-yard FG to secure Lions' 19-16 victory over Bears | NFL Highlights Jake Bates drained a 34-yard FG to secure the Detroit Lions' 19-16 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 18.

There has been a distinct shift over the course of the last few months when it comes to mock draft predictions for the Detroit Lions and their No. 17 overall pick. Early in the mock draft season ...