The internet had a field day with Jake Bates’ sensual stretch routine, which was later explained by ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters.

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates became the viral sensation of his team's Monday Night Football game against the San Francisco 49ers - but it had nothing to do with field goals. Bates, 25, was seen performing a unique stretching routine to mitigate an injury during the fourth quarter of the Monday,

Monday night proved to be a memorable evening for Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, both during and after the game. In the Lions' 40-34 triumph over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium, Bates achieved a significant milestone by establishing a new franchise record of 135 points scored in a season,

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates was responsible for one of the more memorable moments during his team's Week 17 win over the San Francisco 49ers, but it had nothing to do with his play. Here's what Bates said about the viral photo of him that had the internet in a frenzy.

Not long ago, Jake Bates was a kicker without a team, but the Detroit Lions gave him a unique opportunity, one he hasn’t wasted. He recently set a franchise record during a game against the San Francisco 49ers.