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Campbell stands by Bates despite preseason extra-point struggles

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Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell expressed confidence in kicker Jake Bates after he missed two extra points in the team's final preseason game on Saturday. Bates' performance in that outing was less than stellar, but Campbell indicated he is not concerned about the kicker's readiness for the regular season. The Lions appear committed to Bates as their kicking option moving forward.

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The report originates from Pro Football Talk, a prominent national NFL news outlet, and centers on the Detroit Lions' final preseason matchup played on Saturday. During that game, kicker Jake Bates missed two extra-point attempts, a performance that would typically raise questions about a player's reliability heading into the regular season. However, head coach Dan Campbell has publicly voiced his support for Bates, stating he holds no concerns about the kicker's preparedness for the games that count.

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