The Detroit Lions’ special teams unit remained one of the best in football for the 2024 season. Detroit’s coverage units remained solid, their return game had a few special moments, and even their field goal kicking took a huge step this year.
That makes our next Pride of Detroit Award—Special Teams Player of the Year—a difficult one to vote for. Here are our nominees for the award. Make sure to cast your vote at the bottom of the page and share why in the comment section.
Previous awards:
Ryan Mathews: Jake Bates
For all the anxiety drummed up during training camp about the Lions situation at kicker, Bates showed up for the team in some of their biggest moments during the season.