Lions' Jake Bates Secures Win Over Vikings

The Detroit Lions secured a thrilling 31-29 victory over the Minnesota Vikings with a last-minute 44-yard field goal by rookie kicker Jake Bates. Bates, who has been perfect this season with ten field goals and 20 extra points, helped the Lions improve to 5-1 and take the lead in the NFC North. The game featured a late fourth-quarter touchdown by the Vikings, but Jared Goff's efficient performance allowed the Lions to respond promptly. In other NFL action, the Green Bay Packers edged the Houston Texans 24-22 thanks to a game-winning kick from Brandon McManus. The Seattle Seahawks also triumphed over the Atlanta Falcons, with Geno Smith leading the way. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns faced a setback against the Cincinnati Bengals, losing 21-14 amid Deshaun Watson's injury.