NFL Player News
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Costly miss in divisional loss
Bass was 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Monday's 14-10 loss to the Patriots.
The fourth-quarter miss -- while understandable given the outrageous winds -- really hurt the Bills, as on their next (and final) drive they were well into New England territory but now needed a touchdown to win instead of a field goal, had Bass converted on the previous drive. The four-point output represents Bass's second-lowest game of the season, while his 98 points on the campaign sits tied for fifth among kickers. He'll get a better opportunity to score more and not have winds blowing the ball all over the stadium when the Bills meet the defending champion Buccaneers in Week 14.
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Harrison Butker K | KC
Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Connects on four of five kicks
Butker connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and one of his two extra-point tries Sunday against the Broncos.
After missing just one kick through the first nine weeks, Butker has misfired at least once in each of the last three contests. He still hasn't missed on a field goal from inside of 40 yards at this point and has just two missed PATs on his 2021 resume, so there isn't much to worry about at this point. On a positive note, Butker has attempted three or more field goals in each of the last three games after trying no more than two through the first nine games, so there's a reason for optimism regarding his fantasy outlook moving forward.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Accounts for six points
Folk made both field-goal attempts during Monday night's 14-10 win over the Bills.
Folk wasn't called upon to attempt a single extra point as a result of Monday's windy conditions, which inspired the Patriots to go for a two-point conversion after their lone touchdown. The veteran kicker could see more action against the Colts on Dec. 18, after New England's bye.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Misses one kick
Sanders secured two of three field-goal tries and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's win over the Giants.
Miami's offense has operated with more consistency down the stretch, and as a result Sanders has now logged four straight games with at least two field-goal attempts. After the Dolphins' bye, Sanders stands to face a plus matchup Dec. 19 versus the Jets.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Cardinals' Matt Prater: Connects on all five kicks
Prater nailed both field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries during Sunday's 33-22 victory at Chicago.
In the Cardinals' last game back in Week 11 at Seattle, Prater put together his worst showing of the season, missing a pair of field goals and an extra point. This time around, he had veritable layups when Arizona's offense faltered in the red zone, connecting from 33 and 25 yards. The nine-point effort ensured that Prater returned to the top 10 among kickers on a per-game basis (7.6, tied with the Eagles' Jake Elliott). Prater will aim to keep up the momentum next Monday versus the Rams.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Misses long field goal
Myers missed a 56-yard field goal try but made all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-23 win over the 49ers.
Myers' longest field goal of the season is 53 yards. We know he has the leg because he made a 61-yarder last season, but he left this one short. It's been a tough year for Myers, as he has connected on nine of 14 field-goal attempts (64 percent) and just four of eight tries from beyond 40 yards (50 percent). The good news is that his next two games are in dome settings (Houston and Los Angeles).
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Colts' Michael Badgley: Misses first field goal with Colts
Badgley made one of his two field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 31-0 win over the Texans.
Badgley missed a 35-yard attempt wide left in the first quarter, but he was able to bounce back in the second half to connect on a 23-yarder. Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) remains without a timetable to return, but given the Colts' Week 14 bye, he has a lot of time to recover before Indianapolis returns to action Dec. 18. If Badgley remains the starter in Week 15, he could be in line for a solid workload against the Patriots' stout defense.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Confirmed active for Monday night
Folk (knee) is listed as active for Monday's game against Buffalo.
The Patriots' kicker has missed just three of 34 field-goal attempts this season, all three of which came from 50-plus yards. Folk will face a difficult challenge Monday night with forecasts predicting sustained winds of 25-to-35 miles per hour. Both teams may shy away from kicking field goals as a result of the severe weather.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYG
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Doesn't miss in Week 13
Koo connected on his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra points during Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Koo finished off a 15-play, 72-yard drive with a 21-yard field goal to cut Tampa Bay's lead to 13-10 in the second quarter. The 27-year-old continues to be one of the most efficient kickers in the league this season -- 16-for-18 on FGs (12-12 from inside 40 yards) and 22-for-22 on PATs. However, his fantasy potential remains hindered by the Falcons' inability to move the ball. Over his last four games, Koo has attempted just three field goals and five extra points. Anyway you cut it, that's just not enough opportunities to warrant any type of fantasy success.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Vikings' Greg Joseph: Drills three FGs in loss
Joseph made all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 29-27 loss to the Lions.
Joseph kicked all three of his field goals before Minnesota reached the end zone halfway through the third quarter, and the offense attempted two-point conversions after all three touchdowns. The 27-year-old missed extra-point tries in each of the previous two contests, but he's been reliable overall while going 24-for-27 on PATs and 24-for-28 on field-goal attempts in 12 games.