Detroit Lions Jake Bates named Special Teams Player of the Month for November.
had earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Month honors for November. The first-year kicker totaled 41 points in the month, making all 17 of his extra point attempts and knocking down 8-for-9 field goal attempts.
He's the first Lions kicker to win the award since Matt Prater did so in September of 2017. He is the third player in franchise history to win the award, joining Prater and Jason Hanson. Bates was also 4-for-4 on field goal attempts of 50-plus yards throughout the month. On the season, the Texas native is 19-for-20 on field goal attempts this season, having made 19 consecutive field goals to start his career before missing his final attempt against the Bears on Thanksgiving.have remained steadfast in their belief in Bates, who struggled at points during training camp.
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