Download DraftCall for Free

JERSEY39

KDetroit Lions#15 at KickerUpdated October 25, 2026

Jake Bates

Kicker · 2026 season stats, schedule and bye week. The start or sit verdict is in the DraftCall app.

PPG

9.2

Games

Bye

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Jake Bates

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation. Compare him with any NFL player in the app.

App Store Google Play What you get →

Free on the App Store and Google Play. $2.99/month premium.

Inside the app

Age

Experience

3 yrs

Size

5'10" · 202 lb

College

Arkansas; Central Arkansas

2026 Season Stats

PPG

9.2

Games

FG Made

FG%

100%

50+ FG

XP Made

Bye

Week 6

Jake Bates 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Jake Bates is the Detroit Lions number 39 kicker, a 3-year pro, and finished the 2026 regular season as a low-end fantasy option at his position. He averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 5 appearances, which ranks him 15th among kickers in our 2026 draft board. That per-game number is the starting point for every start or sit decision you make with him in 2026.

Jake Bates produced steady fantasy output in 2026 with 9.2 PPG over 5 games.

For the start or sit call on Jake Bates this week, with his matchup and injury status factored in, get the free DraftCall app. It compares him with any other NFL player and names the one to start.

Upcoming Schedule

Week 7HOME

vs Green Bay Packers

Oct 25 · 4:25 PM ET (16:25)

Week 8HOME

vs Minnesota Vikings

Nov 1 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 9AWAY

@ Miami Dolphins

Nov 8 · 1:00 PM ET (13:00)

Week 10HOME

vs New England Patriots

Nov 15 · 9:30 AM ET (09:30)

Similar Kickers

#14 Kicker

Harrison Butker

KC · 9.2 PPG

#16 Kicker

Cam Little

JAX · 9.0 PPG

#13 Kicker

Tyler Loop

BAL · 9.3 PPG

#17 Kicker

Cairo Santos

CHI · 8.6 PPG

#12 Kicker

Chad Ryland

ARI · 9.3 PPG

Detroit Lions Teammates

Jake Bates's top fantasy producers on the Detroit Lions. Stack decisions, bye-week planning, and shootout picks all start with roster context.

RB · #1

Jahmyr Gibbs

28.0 PPG · Bye W6

QB · #2

Jared Goff

23.0 PPG · Bye W6

WR · #5

Amon-Ra St. Brown

17.1 PPG · Bye W6

TE · #5

Sam LaPorta

12.6 PPG · Bye W6

Full Detroit Lions roster →

Jake Bates Fantasy FAQ

How many fantasy points did Jake Bates score in 2026?▾

Jake Bates averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game in the 2026 NFL regular season across 5 appearances, which ranks him 15th among kickers on our 2026 draft board.

What is Jake Bates's 2026 fantasy outlook?▾

Jake Bates averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, which is the baseline for 2026. Weekly start or sit decisions also depend on matchup quality, injury status, and game script. For that call, compare him with any other player in the free DraftCall app.

What is Jake Bates's bye week?▾

Jake Bates has his bye in Week 6 as a member of the Detroit Lions. Plan roster depth at kicker for that week, or use the waiver wire to stream a replacement.

Is Jake Bates playing this week?▾

Check close to kickoff. Injury designations change through the week, and each team's inactives are announced about 90 minutes before its game. The free DraftCall app refreshes designations every ten minutes, so Jake Bates's status there is current when you set your lineup.

What jersey number does Jake Bates wear?▾

Jake Bates wears number 39 for the Detroit Lions.

Download the App

Get a live start or sit verdict on Jake Bates in seconds.

App Store Google Play