Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates missed his first field goal of the season and pointed to a teammate for the error, according to a report by Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press on November 5, 2026.
Bates, who had been perfect on field-goal attempts prior to the miss, said the mistake was due to a miscommunication or error by a teammate during the snap or hold. The specific teammate and circumstances were not detailed in the initial report.
The Lions' special teams unit will look to correct the issue as they continue their season.
