NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Accurate in return
Zuerlein (groin) made his only field-goal attempt from 52 yards away and converted his lone PAT attempt in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Patriots.
Zuerlein didn't miss a beat in his return after missing the previous game due to a groin injury. Wet conditions didn't deter the veteran kicker on a 52-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter. New York's averaging just 14.0 PPG, so Zuerlein's opportunities will likely remain limited moving forward.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Good to go Week 3
Zuerlein (leg) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
The 35-year-old was considered questionable for Sunday after sitting out Week 2 with the leg injury, and he'll be back on the field after a one-game absence. Zuerlein made 92 percent of his field goals inside 50 yards last year and had a strong showing in the season opener, making all three of his field-goal attempts plus one PAT.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Trending toward playing
Zuerlein (leg) is expected to serve as the Jets' kicker for Sunday's game against the Patriots, as New York opted not to elevate Austin Seibert from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's deadline for Week 3 roster moves, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Zuerlein's availability will be confirmed approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Jets release their inactive list. Seibert filled in last week for the veteran and made his only field-goal attempt in the Jets' blowout loss to the Cowboys.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Drills 57-yard FG against 49ers
Gano made both of his field-goal attempts in Thursday's Week 3 loss to San Francisco.
The Giants tried for a two-point conversion on their only touchdown, so Gano didn't get a chance to attempt any extra points. However, the veteran kicker hit a 44-yard field goal in the first quarter and converted an attempt from 57 yards out just before halftime. Gano has made all three of his field-goal tries over his past two games and appears to be back on track after an uncharacteristic pair of misses in a season-opening loss to Dallas.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Questionable despite full practice
Zuerlein (leg) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Zuerlein's ability to practice fully Friday puts him in good shape to return after a one-game absence. The veteran kicker steadily increased his participation throughout the week, as Zuerlein was limited Thursday after Wednesday's DNP. Whether the Jets choose to elevate kicker Austin Seibert from the practice squad prior to Sunday's game will be a telling sign regarding Zuerlein's availability, or lack thereof.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
49ers' Jake Moody: Stays perfect in win
Moody went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 on point-after tries in Thursday's 30-12 win over the Giants.
Moody has been perfect to begin his pro career by converting all 18 kicking opportunities presented to him through three games. Thursday's FG attempts were of the chip-shot variety, coming from 21, 28 and 36 yards, but the rookie was able to show off his driver on a 57-yard conversion in Week 2. Moody has quickly become one of the top kicking options in fantasy behind San Francisco's high-octane offense. The Michigan product will look to continue his early success in a plus matchup against the Cardinals on Oct. 1.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Set to practice Friday
Zuerlein (groin) will kick at practice Friday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Zuerlein returned to limited practice participation Thursday and will again test out the groin injury that kept him sidelined in Week 2 against Dallas and in practice Wednesday. If the veteran kicker shows that he's over the injury in practice Friday, he would likely return to action Sunday against the Patriots. Should Zuerlein require more recovery time, Austin Seibert would be in line to get elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive game.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Back to practicing Thursday
Zuerlein (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Zuerlein was forced to sit out due to his groin injury in Week 2, but his presence at practice Thursday is a step in the right direction ahead of Week 3. He'll still probably need to practice in full Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Absent from Wednesday's practice
Zuerlein (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Zuerlein remains bothered by the groin injury that prevented him from suiting up in this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Austin Seibert was signed to the practice squad and subsequently made his only field-goal attempt in Week 2 after being elevated in Zuerlein's absence. If Zuerlein hasn't fully healed in advance of this weekend's matchup the Patriots, Seibert would be in line for another elevation from the practice squad.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Cardinals' Matt Prater: Miss in loss
Prater missed one of his three field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Giants.
Prater opened the game by missing wide left from 55 yards. He responded by hitting subsequent field goals from 37 and 44 yards in the second quarter. Through two weeks, he sports a commendable 18 points.