That's a good night — unless you're Jake Bates. While Bates is certainly satisfied with the win, the kicker missed two extra-point attempts and found himself on the wrong end of a viral meme.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is probably going to have to pass on looking at the internet for a few days after some unfortunate camera work from ESPN turned him into a meme. On Monday, the ...

) Regardless, Bates not only became an instant meme on social media but also endured some good-natured ridicule from his loved ones. “My family and friends are having a field day with it already ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates got the meme treatment on social media when ESPN cameras captured him stretching on the sidelines during Monday Night Football against the 49ers on Dec. 30, 2024.

Jake Bates, Houston native, with the two critical kicks to deliver a seemingly impossible victory. He was working as a brick salesman in this town 18 months ago. He's now 14-for-14 on field goals ...

Asked Thursday during his weekly radio appearance on WXYT-FM (97.1) what hurdles Anzalone needs to clear to play Sunday, Campbell had fun with the question. "Well, he's got to be able to do a ...

While Bates is certainly satisfied with the win, the kicker missed two extra-point attempts and found himself on the wrong end of a viral meme. ESPN cameras caught Bates in an unfortunate position ...

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates is probably going to have to pass on looking at the internet for a few days after some unfortunate camera work from ESPN turned him into a meme. On Monday, the Lions ...

Lions kicker Jake Bates had a rough night all-around despite the Lions' win over the 49ers. Jake Bates meme, explained: Lions kicker goes viral for sensual stretching routine during MNF | Sporting ...