Lions kicker Jake Bates uses his platform

The UFL is now using Lions' kicker Jake Bates to promote the league to potential players and football fans
The NFL season is nearing its close. The regular season ends next week, the playoffs begin shortly after, and the Super Bowl is in February. Then, the wait for NFL football begins, but that doesn't mean you won't get some football.
Lions kicker Jake Bates uses his platform as an NFL player to share his faith
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, other NFL players use their platforms to express religious views
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates and players across the NFL are expressing their religious views during interviews (AP video: Mike Householder)
NFL players who use platform to share their faith say it's their duty to spread their love of Jesus
Bates used his platform as an NFL player to spread his love of Jesus in a prime-time interview on NBC after lifting the Lions to a win over the Texans with a 52-yard field goal as time expired. A month later,
Former Razorback, Bear among NFL players using platform to spread faith
Jake Bates stood on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
Jessie Bates Gives Shout Out to Red Helmets After Pick-Six
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates returned an interception for a touchdown to get his team on the board versus the New York Giants in Week 16.
Nigel Bates makes Christmas return to EastEnders
Nigel Bates has returned to the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in a special Christmas Eve episode. The ...
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Noble Bates Young, Leadership Northshore has holiday fete
Noble Bates Young was celebrated as Leadership Northshore's Alum of the Year at the group's Alumni Foundation holiday party, ...
Cavaliers' Emoni Bates Has Strong Season Debut Following Injury
Cleveland Cavaliers' Emoni Bates scored 10 points and grabbed five rebounds in his season debut in the G League.
Former Center Point football coach George Bates lands new job
Center Point coach George Bates looks on during the Center Point at Fairfield high-school football game in Birmingham, Ala., ...
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Wear garnet, go green: Students and Facility Services team up to expand Bates’ EV presence
It's really cool that as students, I feel like we have a voice,” says Martin Carriere ’25, a student EcoRep from Davis, Calif ...
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Falcons safety Jessie Bates records pick-six off Drew Lock
The Falcons offense has looked better than in recent weeks, but points have eluded them thus far. Finally, the defense ...
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Jake Bates' 65-yard FG try goes awry in the Windy City
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates misses a chance to tie the second longest field goal in NFL history with a 65-yard kick against the Chicago Bears.
Nigel Bates makes shock return to EastEnders
Nigel Bates is back in Walford for the first time in 26 years as EastEnders viewers got a festive surprise when Phil's friend ...
Bears Place Ryan Bates on IR and Promote Darrynton Evans
The concussion that kept guard Ryan Bates out of games has now landed him on injured reserve, and the Bears had one other ...