Jake Bates’ Last-Second Field Goal Gives Lions 20-17 Win Over Packers
Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired, securing a 20-17 victory for the Detroit Lions against the Green Bay Packers.
Terre Haute, IN, October 25, 2026 —
Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers. The kick decided the game and secured the win for Detroit.
The available account identifies the scorer, the distance of the kick, the final score and the two teams. It does not provide details about how either team scored earlier in the game, the timing of the other points, or the sequence that led to Bates’ attempt. The account also does not specify the date or venue.
No additional information was provided about the game’s broader context, including the teams’ records, standings or the competition in which the matchup took place. Details about the possession preceding the kick, including how Detroit reached field-goal range, were not included. The account does not describe any other plays or provide comments from players or coaches.
The reported outcome is clear: Detroit defeated Green Bay by three points, with Bates’ 22-yard kick as time expired providing the deciding score. Further particulars about the matchup were not included in the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.mywabashvalley.com, see more information here.
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