how did Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates do in his NFL debut Jake Bates the man most famous first time in the Michigan Panthers in the 2024 UFL season where he kicked three 60 plus yard field goals in a 10-game season just had his debut yesterday on September 8th 2024 bat would end up going two for two on extra point attempts but exra field goal attempts his first one was a very small 25 yard kick which he drilled with ease after the line stalled out in the Red Zone bates's second kick is the one that was really important it was a high pressure kick while it was only a 32 yard field it was a kick that was needed to be made to send the game to overtime Bates did kick it and it went right through the upates making him two for two in the day of field goals and because of him making that kick the lons were able to win the game in overtime thanks to a touchdown and get the W overall baits went 44 on total kicks including one very high press situation though he did not attempt any field goal of 35 Plus yards so we'll have to wait and see how he does there subscribe for more