NFL Player News
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Remains perfect in win
McManus connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Jaguars.
McManus connected from 32, 40 and 46 yards in the contest. Through two weeks, the veteran kicker has been perfect on all field-goal and extra-point attempts. McManus will look to keep the streak going in Week 3 when the Broncos host the Jets.
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Daniel Carlson K | LV
Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Contributes 14 points in win
Carlson made all four of his field-goal attempts and added a pair of extra points in Sunday's 26-17 win over the Steelers.
Carlson is perfect on six field goals and five extra-point tries through the Raiders' first two contests of the season, tying Nick Folk with a league-leading 23 total points among kickers. The Raiders return home to Allegiant Stadium in Week 3 as they host the Dolphins, who just gave up 35 points to Buffalo.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Joey Slye: Reverts to practice squad
Slye reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Slye missed his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's loss to the Browns. However, he did convert all three of his extra-point attempts. He's been filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) as Houston's placekicker.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Cardinals' Matt Prater: Hits all six kicks Week 2
Prater made both field-goal attempts and all four point-after tries during Sunday's 34-33 win versus the Vikings.
After scoring eight points in the Cardinals' season opener, Prater again was busy with Kyler Murray and company going up and down the field. On this occasion, though, Prater made his one field goal longer than 40 yards, nailing a 62-yarder as time expired in the first half. With 18 points so far on his ledger through two games, he sits in a tie for seventh among kickers with the Giants' Graham Gano.
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Modest Week 2
Bass made all five of his extra-point tries and missed his only field-goal attempt (a 53-yarder) in Buffalo's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
The five points is pretty disappointing when your team puts up 35, but that comes with the territory as the Bills were producing nothing but touchdowns vs. the helpless Dolphins. At least Bass managers got five more points than those of Jason Sanders on the other side of the box score. Through two contests, Bass has a modest 15 points while going 3-for-4 on field goals and 6-for-6 in extra points.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: No opportunities Week 2
Sanders did not attempt a field goal or extra point during Sunday's 35-0 loss to the Bills.
Sanders was victim to an unusual game script during Sunday's divisional loss, with Tua Tagovailoa (ribs) having been forced out early in the first quarter, and Jacoby Brissett then unable to get the offense moving in relief action. He converted his lone field-goal attempt (48 yards) against the Patriots in Week 1, along with both extra-point tries.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk: Reverts to practice squad
Folk has reverted back to the Patriots' practice squad.
With fellow kicker Quinn Nordin (abdomen) on IR, and Folk having made a team-record 33 straight FG attempts, it's assumed that the veteran kicker once again will be promoted to the Patriots' active roster in advance of this coming Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYG
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Stays perfect on young season
Koo connected on a 36-yard field-goal attempt and made both of his PAT attempts in Sunday's 48-25 loss to Tampa Bay.
Atlanta went for two after its final touchdown to make it a three-point game late in the third quarter before the Buccaneers pulled away with three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth. Koo's off to a 3-for-3 start on field goals through two weeks and should continue to make the most of the opportunities that should stem from his role on a Falcons team that figures to be involved in plenty of high-scoring games.
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Evan McPherson K | CIN
Bengals' Evan McPherson: Doesn't miss in Week 2
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra points during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Bears.
McPherson opened the scoring for the Bengals by connecting on a 53-yard field goal at the beginning of the second quarter. The rookie fifth-round pick hasn't missed to start his NFL career, and if he can maintain this pace, he appears likely to finish as one of the top fantasy kickers this season.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Vikings' Greg Joseph: Misses game-winning FG
Joseph converted two field-goal attempts from 52 yards but missed a potential game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in Sunday's loss to Arizona. He also missed an extra-point attempt.
While Joseph missed the most important field-goal attempt of the game, his job may not be in jeopardy despite coach Mike Zimmer's propensity for switching kickers. Joseph did make two 50-yard plus field goals in Week 2 and made a game-tying 53-yard field goal at the end of regulation in Week 1. Still, a few more misses on easy field-goal and extra-point attempts and the Vikings could look for another placekicker.