Misses in win
Bates converted one of two field-goal attempts and both PATs in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the Commanders.
Bates missed a 55-yard field-goal attempt near the end of the second quarter, but he later redeemed himself with a 37-yarder to extend the Lions' one-score lead late in the fourth quarter. The kicker signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender with the Lions in late March, tying him to the team for the 2026 season. For Bates to acquire a larger payday in 2027, he will likely need to mimic his 2024 rookie season. The 27-year-old converted 26 of 29 field goals and 64 of 67 PATs over 17 regular-season games in 2024 compared to 27 of 29 field goals and 54 of 56 PATs in 2025.
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Receives first target
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Sam LaPorta
Dealing with hip injury, per coach
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Jared Goff
Won't play against Commanders on Saturday
Goff will be rested for Saturday's preseason game against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jameson Williams
Participates in Wednesday's practice
Williams (shoulder) participated in team drills and 7-on-7s during Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Jameson Williams
Suited up for practice Wednesday
Williams (shoulder) is in uniform for Wednesday's practice, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Jameson Williams
Dealing with shoulder issue
Williams is dealing with a minor shoulder injury, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Sam LaPorta
Rested during exhibition opener
LaPorta did not play in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals.
Jameson Williams
Rested in preseason opener
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Jahmyr Gibbs
Sits out preseason opener
Gibbs was held out of Thursday's preseason opener against the Bengals.
Joshua Dobbs
Throws eight passes in Lions debut
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