The Detroit Lions escaped with a narrow victory while visiting the rival Minnesota Vikings in Week 7, pulling ahead 31–29 in the final moments of the fourth quarter courtesy of a late field goal from kicker Jake Bates.

Jake Bates was calm, cool and collected. More importantly, he was confident. That’s why it seemed like no problem for him to drill the game-winning 44-yard field goal to give the Lions a 31-29 win over the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings and take over first place in the NFC North.

Chris Simms and Ahmed Fareed react to the Detroit Lions' Week 7 win over the Minnesota Vikings, in which Jared Goff's offense showcased its confidence time and time again in a gritty late win.