Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell says he is not concerned about kicker Jake Bates after he misses two extra points during a preseason game on Saturday, according to Yahoo Sports. Bates misses the PAT attempts, raising short-term questions about his preseason performance.
Both reports focus on Campbell’s response to the misses, with Campbell expressing confidence in Bates rather than treating the errors as a sign of a long-term problem. The coverage frames the situation as a brief preseason setback for the kicker, with the emphasis on the coach’s support and the expectation that Bates will improve. While one account highlights Bates’s uneven finish to the preseason, the other centers on Campbell’s backing and the reasoning that he will bounce back.
Overall, the outlets agree on the core facts: Bates misses two extra points in the preseason and Campbell publicly reassures him afterward. The main difference is how each source characterizes the story—either as a performance issue or as a matter of coaching confidence.
