Lions' Jake Bates sends fans into frenzy over sultry clip as he sets franchise record

The Detroit Lions beat the San Francisco 49ers 40-34 in a game that had little meaning for the Lions. However, Dan Campbell insisted on playing the starters. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Mark Schlereth, and Greg Jennings ask if this was reckless o...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made two field goals, including a 57-yarder, in a win against the San Francisco 49ers as he set a franchise record.

However, the new mark was the last thing NFL fans were talking about on Monday night.

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Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates, #39, attempts a field goal against San Francisco 49ers during the second half at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

A clip of Bates stretching out went viral on social media. ESPN broadcaster Lisa Salters explained Bates was dealing with a hip issue, but the images of Bates sent fans into a frenzy. It even made Joe Buck and Troy Aikman chuckle.

The rookie was 25-of-28 on field-goal attempts this season and 60-of-63 on extra points, though he missed two against the 49ers.

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Bates’ 135 points through 16 games topped Jason Hanson’s mark in 2012. Hanson had 135 points that season.

Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates, #39, is congratulated by teammates after scoring a game-winning field goal against the Green Bay Packers at Ford Field in Detroit on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The former United Football League (UFL) standout played the hero multiple times for Detroit this season. He was in the UFL playing for the Michigan Panthers when he