NFL Player News
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Jets' Jason Myers: Long-range proficiency continues
Myers connected on a 55-yard field goal and an extra point in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Bills.
Myers has been one of the few bright spots in what's turned into another lost season for the Jets, continuing to show tremendous aptitude from long range. The team's offense isn't moving the ball consistently enough to rely on him, though.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons' Matt Bryant: Ruled out again
Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Bryant tested out his hamstring during practice Thursday, but he apparently hasn't made enough progress to kick in a game. Giorgio Tavecchio will handle the job for at least one more week, hoping to build on his flawless performance so far this season.
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Giorgio Tavecchio K | ATL
Falcons' Giorgio Tavecchio: Set for another week of kicking
Tavecchio is in line to serve as Atlanta's kicker Sunday at Cleveland, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Matt Bryant is still recovering from a hamstring injury and doesn't seem to have shown enough progress at Thursday's practice. Tavecchio is attached to a high-powered offense and has yet to miss a kick this season, but a game in Cleveland isn't the best environment for success.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Posts 10 points in win
Boswell made his only field-goal attempt (50 yards) and all seven extra-point tries during Thursday's 52-21 win over Carolina.
This season has been one Boswell would surely like to forget, but he was perfect in Pittsburgh's blowout win, including connecting on his longest field goal of the year. Week 11 has him facing a Jacksonville team that allows opposing kickers 9.3 points per game, third worst in the league.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons' Matt Bryant: Puts in limited practice
Bryant (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Just as coach Dan Quinn predicted a day earlier, Bryant was able to kick in some fashion after sitting out Wednesday's session entirely. It's unclear if the hamstring presented any issues for Bryant during the workout, but Quinn should provide more clarity on that front Friday. The coach hinted earlier Thursday that even if Bryant is cleared to kick Sunday against the Browns, the team may still keep Giorgio Tavecchio on the roster as an insurance option, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons' Matt Bryant: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Bryant (hamstring) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
Bryant has missed the Falcons' last two games while tending to a right hamstring injury, but there's some reason for optimism with regards to his Week 10 status. According to McClure, coach Dan Quinn said Bryant would attempt to kick Thursday, after which the Falcons should have a better idea about his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns. The 43-year-old has missed out on the scoring opportunities presented by the Falcons offense, which has struck for 31.7 points per contest during their current three-game winning streak. As long as Bryant is sidelined, Giorgio Tavecchio will handle kicking duties for Atlanta.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Cowboys' Brett Maher: Misses kick in loss
Maher missed his lone field-goal attempt but made both his extra-point tries in Monday night's 28-14 loss to the Titans.
Maher spoiled Dallas' opening drive by missing wide right from 38 yards. That proved to be his only field-goal attempt, giving him back-to-back low-scoring performances following three straight double-digit outings.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Misses game-winning attempt
McManus missed two of his three field-goal attempts, including a potential game-winning 51-yarder as time expired, but made both his extra-point tries in Week 9's loss to the Texans.
McManus missed wide right twice, but in his defense, his first misfire came from a whopping 62 yards out. While he was able to convert from 44 yards in the first quarter, McManus will still be disappointed by failing an opportunity to give his team a victory later on.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Panthers' Graham Gano: Tallies six points
Gano did not attempt a field goal but made all six of his extra-point tries in Week 9's win over the Buccaneers.
Gano did all that was required of him, bringing his season total to 54 points. He'll hope to get some field-goal opportunities to help boost his tally in Week 10 versus the Steelers.
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Harrison Butker K | KC
Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Misses XP attempt for second straight week
Butker made his only field-goal attempt from 39 yards and made four of his five extra-point attempts Sunday against the Browns.
Butker has now missed wide on a pair of extra-point attempts after not missing a single one in his career prior to the two contests. Still, there's nothing to suggest the Chiefs' brass is losing faith in him, and Butker kicks for one of the more explosive offenses in the league.