NFL Player News
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Panthers' Joey Slye: Finishes with four points
Slye, who tallied four points in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Saints, went 25-of-32 on field-goal attempts and 31-of-35 on extra-point tries, totaling 106 points in 16 games played this season.
Slye started his rookie season with a bang, averaging more than nine points per game while nailing four kicks from 50-plus yards through his first six outings. After that point, however, he topped six points just twice and endured a disastrous Week 12 against the Saints, missing two extra points and three kicks total in a heartbreaking three-point defeat. To his credit, though, Slye didn't miss in his five appearances afterward, enabling him to finish tied for 14th among kickers in points. With longtime kicker Graham Gano (knee) expected to be back for the 2020 campaign, it'll be interesting to see whether the Panthers offer Slye a contract to remain with them this offseason. With that still a possibility, it's unclear if Slye will need to earn his job again or be free to take his talents elsewhere.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Titans' Greg Joseph: Nails five extra-point attempts
Joseph made all five of his extra-point attempts in the team's Week 17 win over the Texans.
Joseph has yet to be called upon for a field-goal attempt in two games with the team. However, he has proven steady with the chances he has received by making all nine of his extra-point attempts. Joseph took over for the injured Ryan Succop (knee) in Week 16 and will likely continue in his role throughout Tennessee's playoff run. Joseph signed a three-year deal when he joined the team, so will likely have a chance to be the placekicker in 2020.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Quiet finale
Fairbairn made both of his extra-point kicks in Sunday's 35-14 loss to Tennessee in Week 17.
With nothing on the line for the Texans, head coach Bill O'Brien limited his skill position players, including quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who dressed but did not play. Running back Carlos Hyde (five snaps) and Darren Fells (two special teams snaps) were kept under wraps most of the day, while Kenny Stills (knee) and Will Fuller V (groin) were inactive. That resulted in an nonexplosive offense that limited Fairbairn's opportunities to put points on the board.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Colts' Chase McLaughlin: Receives extension from Indianpolis
McLaughlin signed a one-year extension with the Colts on Monday.
The 23-year-old served as the Colts' kicker for the final four games in place of Adam Vinatieri (knee), and it makes sense the team would like to keep him around since the veteran isn't guaranteed to stick around for a 25th NFL season. McLaughlin finished the season 18-for-23 on field goals and 26-for-26 on extra points between 11 games with the Chargers, 49ers and Colts.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Hits three extra points
Myers didn't attempt a field goal but connected on all three extra points in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the 49ers.
This was the first time Myers didn't try a field goal since Week 3. He'll end the regular season with 23 made field goals on 28 attempts (82 percent), and he made all 17 tries from within 40 yards. Myers has never played an NFL playoff game, so we'll see how he responds to the pressure in Sunday's wild-card game against the Eagles.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Flawless in finale
Sanders made both his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Patriots.
Sanders played his part perfectly during Sunday's upset divisional win. He finishes the season having converted 23 of 30 field-goal tries and 29 of 30 extra-point attempts across 16 contests, though it's worth noting that seven of his field goals came Week 14 against the Jets. Sanders also caught a touchdown Week 13 via a fourth-and-goal trick play. The New Mexico product remains under contract in Miami through 2021.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Four points in losing effort
Boswell made his lone field-goal (26 yards) and extra-point attempts in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
Boswell was the victim of an underwhelming offense and scored just four points for a third straight game. Still, this was a bounce-back year for Boswell, who finished the 2019 season as the eighth highest scoring kicker in the league and third best in the AFC. Playing in all 16 games, Boswell tied for first in the league by hitting 100 percent of his extra points (28) and third in the league with a 93.5 field-goal percentage -- converting 29 of 31 attempts -- with a long of 51 yards. If the Steelers can avoid the multitude of injuries that derailed this season, Boswell will be a high-upside kicker option in 2020.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYG
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Wraps up 2019 with stellar showing
Koo went 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts, while sinking his lone point-after try during Sunday's 28-22 overtime win against the Buccaneers.
Across eight games as Atlanta's placekicker, Koo established a proficient 88.5 percent conversion rate on field goals as well as a 15-for-16 mark on PATs. Koo got off to a shaky start to his Falcons career by missing three of his first 12 tries from the field, but he steadied out and was able to convert on 14 consecutive kicks to close out 2019. In addition to his improved accuracy, Koo also provided the unique benefit of being an effective onside kicker, successfully converting two onside kicks this season while having another two offset by penalty. Koo's contract expires over the offseason, but with a lack of reliable kicking options across the NFL, Koo may be brought back for the sixth year of the Dan Quinn era.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Saints' Wil Lutz: Perfect on six PATs
Lutz made all six of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 42-10 win over the Panthers on Sunday.
He'll end the year going 32-of-36 on field goals and 48-of-49 on extra points, making all 15 of his field-goal attempts from inside 40 yards. Lutz has been an elite option at his position all season, and he'll take his accurate leg into the playoffs.