Detroit Lions place-kicker Jake Bates (39) kicks a 44-yard field goal out of the hold of Jack Fox (3) against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Detroit Lions place-kicker Jake Bates (39) celebrates his 44-yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)