Bates’ Final-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.
Lansing, MI, October 25, 2026 —
Jake Bates kicked a 22-yard field goal as time expired to give the Detroit Lions a 20-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
The decisive kick settled a game that finished with Detroit ahead by three points. Bates’ field goal came as the clock ran out, according to the information provided about the game. No other scoring plays or details about how the teams reached the final score were included.
The result was a win for Detroit and a loss for Green Bay. The available account identifies Bates as the kicker and specifies that his attempt was from 22 yards. It does not provide further details about the play, such as the sequence leading to the kick or the amount of time remaining before the final snap.
The date and location of the game were not provided. The account also does not identify the teams’ records, the competition or stage of the season, or any statements from players or coaches. No additional information was provided about the game beyond the final score and Bates’ time-expiring field goal.
Based on the details available, the game was decided by the final kick: Bates converted from 22 yards as time expired, and Detroit finished with a 20-17 victory over Green Bay.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wilx.com, see more information here.
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