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. The win marks the Lions' second consecutive victory this season.
Panama City, FL, 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 win is Detroit’s second consecutive victory this season.
The game was decided by Bates’ kick at the end of regulation. The Lions finished with 20 points, one more than Green Bay’s 17, according to the information provided. No further scoring details were included.
The result extends Detroit’s current winning run to two games. The available information does not identify the date or location of the matchup, provide team records, or describe how either team scored before the final field goal. It also does not include statistics for Bates or other players.
With those details unavailable, the reported outcome centers on the closing play: Bates connected from 22 yards as time expired, securing the victory for Detroit. No additional information was provided about what happened after the game.
Story summarized from the original created by LARRY LAGE, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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