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In a thrilling game, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made a 52-yard walk-off field goal to secure a 26-23 victory over the Houston Texans, overcoming a 16-point deficit. Bates, who once thought his NFL dreams were over, has now made all 14 field goals attempted this season. Despite Lions quarterback Jared Goff's struggles with five interceptions, the team rallied to achieve their eighth win of the season, marking their best start since 1954.
- Jake Bates has made all 14 field goals this season, showcasing his reliability.
- Jared Goff's five interceptions were a significant challenge, but the team managed to win.
- The Lions have shown resilience, overcoming a large halftime deficit.
Jake Bates | K
Breakout
Pickup
Week 10
2 FGs
0- Bates kicked a game-winning 52-yard field goal and a 58-yarder to tie the game.
- He has made all 14 field goals this season, demonstrating his clutch performance.
Jared Goff | QB
Injury
Week 10
240 pass yards
2 pass TDs
5 interceptions
- Goff threw a career-high five interceptions but still led the team to victory.
- He became the fourth QB in NFL history to win a game after throwing five interceptions on the road.
Detroit Lions
- The Lions have won seven consecutive games and are 8-1 for the first time since 1954.
- They overcame the largest halftime deficit in NFL history for a team that threw five or more interceptions.
Houston Texans
- Despite the loss, the Texans showed resilience in leading by 16 points at halftime.
- They will need to improve their defense to maintain leads in future games.