NFL Player News
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: No FG attempts in comeback victory
Prater did not attempt a field goal but converted four of five PATs during Sunday's 34-30 victory over Chicago.
After attempting at least three field goals in four of five games out of the Lions' bye week, Prater has now attempted just two total field goals over the last three weeks. While Matthew Stafford's thumb injury undoubtedly played a role in Prater not having many chances during the first two of those three unfortunate games, Prater's problem in this most recent outing -- in which Stafford seemed much healthier -- was that Detroit was actually too efficient with its offensive opportunities. While this obviously isn't much of a consolation to fantasy owners, a healthy Stafford and a rejuvenated Lions offense only bodes well for Prater to get back on track within the indoor confines of Ford Field in Week 14 against Green Bay.
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Zane Gonzalez K | ATL
Cardinals' Zane Gonzalez: Will remain Arizona's kicker
Coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Gonzalez is still the Cardinals' kicker, Kevin Zimmerman of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Gonzalez missed a 48-yard field goal -- his only attempt of the afternoon -- in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams. The fourth-year kicker has made just 16 of 22 field-goal tries (73 percent) this season, including key misses that directly cost the team wins. Nevertheless, Kingsbury is reiterating his confidence in Gonzalez, hoping he can get back to his 2019 form, when he hit 89 percent of field-goal attempts. The Cardinals travel to New York to face the Giants in Week 14.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Jaguars' Chase McLaughlin: Misses two kicks
McLaughlin made one of two field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Vikings.
Things got off to a rough start Sunday as the 24-year-old missed the PAT on Jacksonville's opening touchdown, and Vikings kicker Dan Bailey followed with two missed PATs of his own. McLaughlin then came up short on a desperation 62-yard field goal at the end of regulation, sending the game to overtime. He's 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts and 3-for-4 on extra-point attempts in three games this season.
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Matthew Wright K | HOU
Steelers' Matthew Wright: Officially elevated Monday
The Steelers elevated Wright to the active roster from the practice squad Monday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
The transaction can be taken as an indication that Wright will serve as Pittsburgh's starting kicker for Monday's game against Washington, with Chris Boswell (hip) having been downgraded to doubtful. Wright spent training camp with the Steelers back in 2019, and it looks like he's trending toward his NFL debut.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Knocks home seven kicks
Folk made a 32-yard field goal and all six extra-point tries in Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers.
The Patriots dominated the Chargers all game, affording Folk a season high for kick attempts. The veteran kicker continues his hot streak, as he has made all 15 field-goal attempts and 16 of 17 extra-point tries since the Week 5 bye. He seems to have a lingering back issue, but it's clearly not affecting his performance. Folk draws another indoor matchup against the Rams on Thursday.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Makes both kicks Sunday
Myers connected on his lone field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Giants.
Myers made a 31-yarder on the opening drive, and the Seahawks didn't trot him out to attempt another field goal, opting to punt from the Giants' 37- and 42-yard lines. It was an odd display of risk aversion, even for the Seahawks. Myers hasn't missed a field goal this season and has connected on both of his tries from beyond 50 yards, including a league-long 61-yarder. He'll look to get more chances against a soft Jets defense in Week 14.
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Rodrigo Blankenship K | TB
Colts' Rodrigo Blankenship: Drills four kicks
Blankenship made a 42-yard field goal and all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.
The Colts' offense was effective against a depleted Texans defense, leaving minimal opportunities for Blankenship. He was perfect once again, marking the fourth time in five games the rookie didn't miss a kick. However, Blankenship tried more than one field goal in just two of those games. He's been tough to depend on lately, but he's intriguing again in Week 14 against the Raiders, which allowed 28 points to the Jets in Week 13.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Misfires on extra point
Gano made a 48-yard field goal and missed his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 17-12 win over the Seahawks.
This was the first time since Week 8 that Gano didn't attempt more than one field goal, and his streak of 17 straight extra-point conversions also came to an end. However, his 48-yarder made a big difference in the five-point win, forcing the Seahawks to go for a touchdown instead of a field goal on their final drive. Gano will hope for more opportunities next week against the Cardinals.
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Matt Gay K | SF
Rams' Matt Gay: Another solid fantasy day
Gay connected on one of his two field-goal attempts and hit all five extra-point kicks during Sunday's 38-28 win over Arizona.
Fantasy managers would have liked to have seen Gay hit his 37-yard field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter, but five extra points padded his stat line. While the sophomore has already missed two field goals through three games, his fantasy numbers have been serviceable. Gay projects to remain a middling option in most settings.