NFL Player News
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Bills' Matt Prater: Teammate out for season
Coach Sean McDermott revealed Monday that Prater's teammate Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) underwent surgery last week and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
That should give Prater, who was signed in a pinch just ahead of Week 1 and has been kicking for the Bills all season, the team's kicking job for the rest of the campaign. Prater has been dependable for the most part, going 17-for-19 on field-goal attempts, but extra points have been an issue recently and he's missed one in three of the past six games. If you can get past the fact his leg strength isn't what it used to be now that he's 41 years of age and that weather could be an issue with all remaining games played in wintry locations, there's value to be had here in a high-powered offense that still has the Bengals and the Jets on the schedule. Prater currently sits 14th among kickers in total scoring.
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Done for season
Coach Sean McDermott revealed Monday that Bass (left hip/groin) underwent surgery last week and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
The Bills placed Bass on IR back on Sept. 5, and Matt Prater has handled the team's kicking duties since then. Bass, who is under contract with Buffalo through 2027, thus will turn his focus to rehabbing his injury with an eye toward being ready ahead of next season.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
Commanders' Jake Moody: Impresses in Commanders debut
Moody went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 27-26 overtime loss to the Broncos.
Moody was perfect in his Commanders debut, making 32- and 38-yard field goals in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime. The 2023 third-round pick from Michigan has now appeared in four games with the 49ers, Bears and Commanders this season, making 11 of 14 field-goal attempts and all seven of his point-after tries. He's expected to remain Washington's top placekicker in the Week 14 matchup against the Vikings.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Broncos' Wil Lutz: Perfect in Week 13 win
Lutz converted both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 27-26 overtime win over the Commanders.
Lutz opened up the scoring for the Broncos by converting on two 33-yard field goals in the first and second quarter. The 31-year-old has now made 19 of 22 field-goal attempts and all 27 of his point-after tries through the Broncos' first 12 games this season. He's expected to have plenty of scoring opportunities in Denver's Week 14 matchup against the Raiders.
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Andre Szmyt K | CLE
Browns' Andre Szmyt: Kickless in defeat
Szmyt did not attempt a field goal or a PAT in Sunday's 26-8 loss to the 49ers.
Szmyt went without a field-goal try for the first time this year, and he didn't garner an extra-point attempt for the first time since Week 6. The rookie will look to get back on track in Week 14 against the Titans, in what may be the Browns' most winnable remaining contest this season.
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Charlie Smyth K | NO
Saints' Charlie Smyth: Promising NFL debut in loss
Smyth made his lone field-goal attempt in the Saints' 21-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
With Blake Grupe cut following a disastrous season, Smyth got the elevation from the practice squad over Cade York. Sunday marked Smyth's NFL debut, and he drilled a 56-yard field goal right down the middle with plenty of room to spare. Smyth was also successful with an onside kick in the fourth quarter to give the Saints the ball down by four points with 1:15 to play. New Orleans turned the ball over on downs after a five-play possession.
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Daniel Carlson K | LV
Raiders' Daniel Carlson: No FGAs in loss
Carlson did not attempt a field goal and went 2-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Chargers.
Carlson went without a field-goal try for the second time this season and first time since Week 7. The kicker has now been limited to one or zero field-goal attempts in four of the last six contests overall. Carlson will look to get back on track in a tough matchup against Denver in Week 14.
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Ryan Fitzgerald K | CAR
Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Perfect on five kicks in win
Fitzgerald converted his lone field-goal attempt and all four extra-point tries in Carolina's 31-28 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Fitzgerald was good from 33 yards in the second quarter, giving the Panthers a 17-14 lead. The rookie kicker has had an inconsistent first season, but he was a perfect five-for-five on his kicks against Los Angeles. On the season, Fitzgerald has made 19 of 23 field-goal tries and 20 of 23 extra-point attempts.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Titans' Joey Slye: Supplies only offense in loss
Slye converted his only field-goal try in Sunday's 25-3 loss to the Jaguars.
Slye supplied all the offense for Tennessee in a putrid effort, nailing a 28-yard field goal in the first quarter, briefly giving the team a 3-0 lead. The kicker's upside is limited by his team's inability to score a lot of points, and he's now gone 21-for-26 on field-goal tries, including 7-for-10 from 50-plus yards, over 11 contests this year.
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Will Reichard K | MIN
Vikings' Will Reichard: Glued to sideline in shutout loss
Reichard didn't attempt a field goal in the Vikings' 26-0 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Reichard showed up and handled one kickoff, collected his game check and hopped on the team flight home, as the Vikings mustered zero offense. On the season, Reichard has made 21 of 23 field-goal attempts and all 19 of his extra-point tries. In this horrendous Minnesota offense, Reichard is not a recommended fantasy kicker.