Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, who hit a game-winning field goal against the Chicago Bears, talks about his journey from selling bricks in his hometown of Houston to playing in the NFL.
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins speaks during a news conference after the 42-21 loss to the Minnesota Vikings of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Minneapolis. Detroit Lions place kicker Jake Bates steps into a 65-yard field goal attempt off the hold of Jack Fox, that missed right during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Chicago.
Harbaugh started his latest postgame news conference, reminding reporters and anyone watching or listening that Christmas was coming up and shared the prayer the Ravens had just heard in the locker room. “We all have a platform,” Cousins said earlier this month. “We all try to steward it the best we can. I just want to be able to give a reason to people who ask for the hope that I have.
His hometown Texans signed him on Aug. 1, 2023, and waived him 11 days later to send him searching for a new career in the brick business.
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