Jake Bates Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 205 lb
- Experience
- 4th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.0
- Pos rank
- K22
- Rostered
- 69%
Week 4 at Panthers, Sun Oct 4, 8:20 PM ET
Jake Bates Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Jake Bates's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three mid-range starts.
- Week 1, Win,vs NO,7.0,K18
- Week 2, Loss,at BUF,7.0,K19
- Week 3, Win,vs NYJ,7.0,K19
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at CAR,
- Week 5, Oct 11,at ARI,
- Week 6,Bye,No game
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs GB,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jake Bates?
Bates is averaging 7.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K22, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Jared Goff.
His best week was K18 in Week 1 against the Saints (7.0 points); his worst, K19 in Week 3 against the Jets (7.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Bates ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Jake Bates 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Saints | W 31–30 | 7.0 | K18 |
| 2 | @ Bills | L 31–41 | 7.0 | K19 |
| 3 | vs Jets | W 31–24 | 7.0 | K19 |
| Total | 2–1 | 21.0 | K22 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Jake Bates Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jake Bates in Week 4?
Jake Bates is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Panthers, as the K22 in PPR total points this season (7.0 a game). Get the start/sit call for Bates.
How many fantasy points is Jake Bates averaging in 2026?
Jake Bates is averaging 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 7.0 points.
Where does Jake Bates rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jake Bates ranks K22 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Jake Bates's fantasy football role?
Jake Bates is the Lions' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Jake Bates been in fantasy football this season?
Jake Bates has finished as a top-12 K in 0 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.0 points around his 7.0-point average.
What is Jake Bates's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jake Bates's floor has been 7.0 PPR points (Week 1, K18) and his ceiling 7.0 (Week 3, K19). His median week has been 7.0 points. See Bates's full game log.
Jake Bates Stats 2026
7.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Jake Bates career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 7.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.0 | 8.4 | K9 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.0 | 9.1 | K8 |
| Career | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 319.0 | 8.6 | — |
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Jake Bates Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jake Bates have in 2026?
Jake Bates has 21.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K22 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jake Bates have this season?
Jake Bates has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Jake Bates have this season?
Jake Bates has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Jake Bates have this season?
Jake Bates has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jake Bates have this season?
Jake Bates has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jake Bates averaging?
Jake Bates is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Jake Bates played in 2026?
Jake Bates has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Jake Bates's stats last season?
In 2025, Jake Bates caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 17 games. That was 143.0 PPR points (8.4 per game), a K9 finish.
What are Jake Bates's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 37 games, Jake Bates has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 319.0 PPR fantasy points (8.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jake Bates have in his career?
Jake Bates has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 37 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jake Bates have?
Jake Bates has 0 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 0 catches.
Jake Bates Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.0
FG made/g
1.0
FG %
100%
XP made/g
4.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Jake Bates has averaged 1.0 field goals, 4.0 extra points and 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Jake Bates has finished as a top-12 K in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NO15th | W 31-30 | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 23 | K18 |
Week 1 · NO · W 31-30 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | BUF13th | L 31-41 | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 31 | K19 |
Week 2 · BUF · L 31-41 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NYJ22nd | W 31-24 | 7.0 | 1/1 | 4/4 | 30 | K19 |
Week 3 · NYJ · W 31-24 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks in the K2 range. For a kicker ranked K22 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than K19.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a win vs. the Jets
FG 1/1 (long 30). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
FG 1/1 (long 31). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Steady in a win vs. New Orleans
FG 1/1 (long 23). XP 4/4.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Carolina Panthers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
Jake Bates career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 7.0 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 143.0 | 8.4 | K9 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155.0 | 9.1 | K8 |
| Career | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 319.0 | 8.6 | — |
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Jake Bates Game Log FAQ
How did Jake Bates do in his last game?
Jake Bates scored 7.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Jets, a 31–24 win, a K19 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jake Bates score in his last game?
Jake Bates scored 7.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Jets, a K19 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 7.0.
How many receiving yards did Jake Bates have in his last game?
Jake Bates had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Jets, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Jake Bates score in his last game?
Jake Bates did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Jets; his 7.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jake Bates have in his last game?
Jake Bates caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Jets.
What were Jake Bates's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Bills, a 41–31 loss, Jake Bates caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 7.0 PPR points, a K19 finish.
What was Jake Bates's best game this season?
Jake Bates's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Saints: 7.0 PPR points, a K18 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Jake Bates's worst game this season?
Jake Bates's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Jets: 7.0 PPR points, a K19 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Jake Bates scored a touchdown in this season?
Jake Bates has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Jake Bates's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Bates's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Latest Jake Bates News & Updates
Bates solid in win vs. New York
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
7.0 fantasy points · K19
Bates caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 17L 31–41 @ BUF
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Bates solid in loss at Buffalo
7.0 fantasy points · K19 · right at his 7.0 average
Bates caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 41–31 loss at Buffalo.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13W 31–30 vs NO
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Bates solid in win vs. New Orleans
7.0 fantasy points · K18 · right at his 7.0 average
Bates caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–30 win vs. New Orleans.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Lions Teammates News
Updates on Bates's quarterback and target competition.
- Jared Goff: Racks up production in high-scoring loss (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Stellar numbers in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jahmyr Gibbs: Eclipses 100 total yards in loss (opens in new tab)Jahmyr Gibbs, RB. 21 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jared Goff: Does just enough in OT win during opener (opens in new tab)Jared Goff, QB. 109 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Contract restructured by Detroit (opens in new tab)Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR. 35 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Lions
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Jake Bates News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jake Bates?
The latest Bates update, from September 27: Bates solid in win vs. New York. Bates caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 31–24 win vs. New York.
How does the latest Jake Bates news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: he scored 7.0 fantasy points, a K19 finish, right at his 7.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jake Bates Bio
Jake Bates is a kicker for the Detroit Lions, where he wears No. 39. Born March 3, 1999, in Tomball, TX, he attended Tomball and played college football at Central Arkansas and then Arkansas.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions in 2024.
In 37 regular-season games since 2024, he has made 56 of 66 field goals.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Detroit Lions Current team2024–present
College: Central Arkansas, Arkansas
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned with the Detroit Lions.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions.
- WaivedWaived by the Houston Texans.
- SignedSigned with the Houston Texans.
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About Jake Bates: Bio FAQ
How old is Jake Bates?
Jake Bates is 27 years old. He was born on March 3, 1999. 2026 is his 4th NFL season.
How tall is Jake Bates?
Jake Bates is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays kicker for the Detroit Lions.
How much does Jake Bates weigh?
Jake Bates weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Detroit Lions roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jake Bates wear?
Jake Bates wears number 39 for the Detroit Lions. He plays kicker.
What position does Jake Bates play?
Jake Bates plays kicker for the Detroit Lions, wearing number 39. 2026 is his 4th season in the NFL.
What team does Jake Bates play for?
Jake Bates plays for the Detroit Lions as a kicker. He has been with the Lions since 2024.
Where did Jake Bates go to college?
Jake Bates played college football at Arkansas, after attending Tomball (TX).
Where is Jake Bates from?
Jake Bates went to high school in Texas, at Tomball, before playing college football at Arkansas.
When is Jake Bates's birthday?
Jake Bates's birthday is March 3. He was born on March 3, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Jake Bates been in the NFL?
2026 is Jake Bates's 4th NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jake Bates played for?
Jake Bates has played for the Detroit Lions. View his career statistics.
What year did Jake Bates enter the NFL?
Jake Bates entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 4th season.