NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Misses game-tying attempt from deep
Zuerlein made one of two field-goal attempts and both PAT attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Zuerlein converted from 34 yards out on the final play of the first half. He had a chance to tie the game at the end of the second half, and Zuerlein's 58-yard attempt had plenty of distance, but he pulled it wide. While it wasn't an easy kick, Zuerlein's fifth missed field goal of the season was his costliest.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Lions' Michael Badgley: Three more field-goal attempts
Badgley converted two of three field-goal attempts and two of two PATs during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.
In three games since the Detroit offense has returned to full health, Badgley has racked up 10 field-goal attempts and 10 PATs, putting him up with the top producers at his position. Badgley has made eight of those field goals while only missing from beyond 40 yards (including one from 54 yards out Sunday). With Sunday technically marking a down day for the Lions offense against a tough Jets defense, Badgley seems positioned as a high-floor fantasy option entering a Week 16 matchup with Carolina.
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Cade York K | NO
Browns' Cade York: Lobbied for long FGA
York pleaded with coaches to let him attempt a 68-yard field goal in last week's loss to the Bengals, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "If I'm asking for the kick, I think I can make it," York said.
The Browns were at the 50-yard line and trailing, 13-3, with time running out in the first half. When quarterback Deshaun Watson spiked the ball to stop the clock, York lobbied to try the kick, but head coach Kevin Stefanski opted for a Hail Mary pass, which was unsuccessful. The rookie placekicker has converted four of seven attempts from beyond the 50, including a 58-yarder, and had a 60-yard effort blocked against the Ravens in October. York conceded never attempting a kick from 68 yards in pre-game warmups, but he felt confident he could make it.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Knocks home 51-yarder
Myers connected on both field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the 49ers.
Myers was perfect for a ninth straight game. He has hit 26 of 27 field goals and 37 of 38 extra points this season, and he has connected on all six field-goal tries from beyond 50 yards. Myers has been the most accurate kicker in the league this season. He will look to stay consistent in Week 16 versus the Chiefs.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Cleared for Week 15
McManus doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
For a second straight week, McManus was limited to start prep due to a quad issue but has been cleared for game action after submitting a full practice Friday. Across 13 appearances, he's 23-for-30 on field-goal attempts, with five of his seven misses coming from beyond 50 yards.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Saints' Wil Lutz: Back to full practice
Lutz (illness) practiced fully Thursday.
After sitting out Wednesday's session due to an illness, Lutz was back operating on all cylinders one day later, all but clearing him Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. On the season, Lutz sits in a tie for 20th among kickers with at least 12 appearance with the Broncos' Brandon McManus at 6.5 points per game.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Limited by quad injury
McManus (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.
McManus is back on the injury report to start Week 15 prep, just like he was one week ago. He ultimately suited up in the Broncos' loss to the Chiefs and made all four of point-after tries. Barring a setback, McManus should be cleared to play in this Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Saints' Wil Lutz: Sidelined with illness
Lutz didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.
The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but Lutz will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's game against Atlanta. The Saints don't have another kicker on the 53-man roster or practice squad, so any signing heading into the weekend would be an indication that Lutz isn't on track to play.
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Another clean game
Bass made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Jets.
Bass converted from 38 and 49 yards on his field goals. With four games remaining, his 115 points leads all kickers this season.