Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates made the most out of his opportunity on Sunday, sending the game against the New York Giants into overtime with a franchise record-tying 59-yard field goal with 28 seconds left in regulation.

From there, there was no downsizing for the Lions , with running back Jahmyr Gibbs scoring on a 69-yard touchdown and Bates converting the extra point to give them the hard-earned win, 34-27, at Ford Field.

In the locker room after the game, the unsung hero was asked if he was superstitious , as many athletes tend to be. He responded with a famous quote from one of the deepest philosophers of the 21st century: Michael Scott of “The Office.”

“I’m not superstitious, but I’m a little-stitious. Any ‘Office' fans?” said Bates, referencing the popular series, in the v

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