People often wonder what kickers do on the sideline when they are not ready to kick. What's the answer? Some are really weird and creepy.
Lions kicker Jake Bates wasn't kicking or preparing to kick at the time. nevertheless, monday night football The camera found him lying on the ground, propped up on his elbows and rocking in rhythmic movements, with his tongue sticking out and a look of extreme pleasure on his face.
It turned out that Ms. Bates had been lying on a softball to stretch out a knot in her leg. But that wasn't obvious because no one could see the softball from ESPN's camera angle.
The scene drew laughs from broadcasters Joe Buck and Troy Aikman.
X users immediately reacted to this strange sight.
Bates successfully completed a 42-yard drill after this clip, so no one can say the stretch wasn't effective as much as it was unsettling. Bates also set the Lions' single-season scoring record on Monday night.
But despite making history and defeating the 49ers, it's safe to say that Jake Bates will be remembered more for his special time playing softball than anything else.
