April 1, 2026

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Jake Bates went from selling bricks to nailing game-winning kicks

Jake Bates went from selling bricks to nailing game-winning kicks

Detroit Lions ‘built to last’ from their coach, to their QB and everybody between

Jeff Seidel – Detroit Free Press

The Lions show what’s still possible without Aidan Hutchinson

Lions grades: Coaches deserve credit for team’s composed showing in Minnesota

The 49ers’ shrinking window and how Brock Purdy fits (or might not): Sando’s Pick Six

Mike Sando – The Athletic

Jake Bates went from selling bricks to nailing game-winning kicks

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

Detroit Lions’ Aidan Hutchinson ‘just pushing through’ in recovery from broken leg

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions K Jake Bates drills winning FG to beat Vikings: ‘This moment is so cool’

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

Lions grades vs. Vikings: Jared Goff playing MVP-caliber football

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

‘Game day looked a little different today’: How Aidan Hutchinson celebrated Lions win

Marlowe Alter – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions jump to first place in NFC after ‘great team win’ over Minnesota Vikings

Jared Ramsey – Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions simply don’t freak out when everything goes awry

Jeff Seidel – Detroit Free Press

Jake Bates boots Lions past Vikings in 31-29 slugfest and into NFC North first place

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

David Montgomery injury update: Detroit Lions RB returns from leg issue vs. Vikings

Jared Ramsey – Detroit Free Press

Lions vs. Vikings injury report: Kevin Zeitler out, but Carlton Davis will play

Dave Birkett – Detroit Free Press

Wojo: Lions take a punch, swing back mightily to knock off Vikings

Bob Wojnowski – Detroit News

‘We didn’t bat an eye’: Lions lead NFC North after late FG tops Vikings

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

‘So happy for them’: Aidan Hutchinson watched from home as Lions beat Vikings

Richard Silva – Detroit News

Detroit Lions grades: Jared Goff shines again on way to handing Vikings first loss

Richard Silva – Detroit News

‘I have the best job in the entire world’: Lions’ Jake Bates delivers when needed most

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

Leading the North: Lions take division lead after Bates’ late FG beats Vikings

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

Lions QB Jared Goff achieves history with another perfect first half

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

Lions will be without starting offensive lineman against Vikings

Nolan Bianchi – Detroit News

Inside the locker room: Young stars ball out in Lions’ comeback win

Kyle Meinke, Benjamin Raven – MLive

Lions’ Jared Goff is on an all-time heater after another big day in Minnesota

From brick salesman to game-winner, the epic story of Lions rookie Jake Bates

Vikings coach praises Jared Goff after Lions QB’s near-flawless performance

What’s being said nationally after Lions hand Vikings their first loss

Instant observations: Lions take NFC North lead in comeback thriller vs Vikings

Lions rule out starting offensive lineman, James Houston active

Behind ‘winner’ Jared Goff, Lions deal Vikings first loss

Eric Woodyard – ESPN.com

Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown score exciting TDs vs. Vikings

Eric Woodyard – ESPN.com

If Lions had any doubters, Vikings win provided reassurance this team is among NFL’s best

Colton Pouncy – The Athletic

NFL Week 7 takeaways: Are the 49ers in too deep a hole? Who are kings of the NFC North?

Jeff Howe, Ted Nguyen, and Dan Pompei – The Athletic

Jared Goff outduels Vikings, Sam Darnold as Lions win with late field goal: Key takeaways

The Athletic NFL Staff – The Athletic

Tim Patrick is ‘perfect fit’ for Lions in offense full of ‘psychos’

Will Burchfield – 97.1 The Ticket

Week 7 NFL Takeaways: Jared Goff Is an MVP Candidate

Albert Breer – Sports Illustrated

Dan Campbell Was So Fired Up While Giving Lions Kicker Jake Bates the Game Ball

Karl Rasmussen – Sports Illustrated

What We Learned in NFL Week 7: Patrick Mahomes, Jared Goff Make MVP Statements

Gilberto Manzano – Sports Illustrated

2024 NFL Playoff Picture, Week 7: Four NFC North Teams on Track to Make the Postseason

Matt Verderame – Sports Illustrated

A Near-Perfect Jared Goff Belongs in the MVP Conversation

Conor Orr – Sports Illustrated

NFL Ref’s Hot Mic Message to Vikings Player Had FOX Announcers Cracking Up

Andy Nesbitt – Sports Illustrated

NFL Week 7 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team

Matt Verderame – Sports Illustrated

Lions rookie kicker Jake Bates thought his football dream was dead. His game-winner beat the Vikings

Patrick Donnelly – Associated Press

Lions top previously unbeaten Vikings 31-29 on late FG to cap NFC North thriller

Dave Campbell – Associated Press

10 takeaways from Sunday’s blockbuster NFL slate: Lions atop NFC North; Chiefs last undefeated team

Jusy Battista – NFL.com

Locker room buzz: What the Lions were saying after beating the undefeated Vikings

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

Rapid Rewind: Lions avoid disaster behind Jake Bates’ game-winning kick, taking control of the NFC North

Justin Rogers – Detroit Football Network

Lions Week 7 report card, grades: Jared Goff putting up MVP numbers

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

Aidan Hutchinson updates his rehabilitation progress: ‘I’m doing great’

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

Lions injury update: David Montgomery suffers knee injury, but returns to game

Jeremy Reisman – Pride of Detroit

Detroit Lions Week 7 inactives: Kevin Zeitler OUT, Carlton Davis IN vs. Vikings

Erik Schlitt – Pride of Detroit

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