Michigan Panthers' kicker Jake Bates impresses with multiple long field goals, hitting from 64, 62, and 60+ yards in consecutive weeks. Bates' remarkable performance raises questions about his potential as a UFL MVP candidate and attracts attention from NFL teams.
Just in case y’all forgot!! I kicked the longest field goal in the state this year! @coach_phil_ @tsand5492 @Coach_LaFleur81 @Schottey https://t.co/h4mOl5qyTV
Your periodical reminder that @landonpda8 hit from 63 last season in a high school game https://t.co/ABJ8gVFGEZ
UFL Week 2 winners, losers: Michigan Panthers' Jake Bates wows again with long field goal https://t.co/lAIrjnxuGd
1. UFL QBs AJ McCarron (BattleHawks) and Reid Sinnett (Roughnecks) were both Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. 2. That's two dudes backing up or on the practice squad behind Joe Burrow and Jake Browning in Cincy who are difference-makers in the UFL. 3. There are players everywhere.
Michigan Panthers' Jake Bates kicks 62-yard field goal, a week after hitting from 64. https://t.co/aKZqU7TTZr
Which #NFL team will Jake Bates play for next season? 🤯 #UFL https://t.co/alUu8dr1Ds
—Michigan Panthers K Jake Bates has hit from 64 yards. —Jake Bates has hit from 62 yards. —Jake Bates has hit from 53 yards. —Should he be considered for UFL MVP?
Incredible! @jakebates30 hits a 64-yarder last week (twice) and a 62-yarder this week for the Panthers. #UFL2024 @Lions should lock the doors to the stadium and hand these out to everyone in attendance 🔥 https://t.co/y2y02Vas7C https://t.co/3hgAb3eirk
Jake Bates just hit another 60+ yard Field Goal lmao https://t.co/J5P5r1oeO5
JAKE BATES THE GREAT... AGAIN! 🤩 @jakebates30 nails a 62 yard FG before the half! #LetsHunt https://t.co/zM1FbuXXDz
Jake Bates hits from 62 yards after making a game winner from 64 yards last week. Sean McVay and Les Snead should make that call for the Rams. https://t.co/lv9Gxj0kzv
“How far is it? 62? Jake, you want to do it.” Jake Bates has now hit 64 and 62-yard field goals for the Panthers. https://t.co/KEBKjiIjX9
What's most impressive about this 62-yard field goal is that it would've been good from 70. The Bates Blaster is the real deal. https://t.co/m2y0BbQQDz
Justin Tucker hit from 66 yards out at Ford Field. Michigan Panthers K Jake Bates has hit from 64 and 62 yards out in back-to-back weeks. Good. Lord.
Bates kicked another 60 yarder #UFL
PFF alumni and legend @bgradkowski5 getting some early airtime in the @TheUFL game tonight