NFL Player News
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Vikings' Blair Walsh misses all three attempts Week 15
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missed all three of his field goal attempts Week 15 against the Lions.
Walsh got his first opportunity on the team's first drive, but couldn't convert from 53 yards out. On his second attempt, Walsh's attempt from 26 yards out was blocked. Walsh had a chance to win the game on the final play, but needed to make a record 68 yard field goal. Once again, he couldn't convert, coming up short and wide.
Walsh will take on the Dolphins Week 16.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets K Nick Folk connects on 51-yard field goal Sunday
Jets kicker Nick Folk converted a 51-yard field goal to help the Jets to a 16-11 victory over the Titans Sunday.
While Folk was able to connect from 51 yards, he missed a 53-yard field goal when his attempt hit the crossbar in the second quarter. Folk did make his only extra point attempt.
The Jets host the Patriots Week 16.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Broncos K Connor Barth converts all five FG attempts Sunday
Broncos kicker Connor Barth connected on all five of his field goal attempts in a 22-10 win over the Chargers Sunday.
It was the second time in the last three games Barth was able to convert five field goals. The five field goals were from 19, 26, 19, 49 and 44 yards. Barth also made his lone extra point attempt.
The Broncos play at Cincinnati Week 16.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Panthers kicker Graham Gano has 13-point game Week 15
Panthers kicker Graham Gano finished with 13 points during a 19-17 win Week 15 against the Bucs.
Gano made field goals of 29, 38, 45 and 49 yards. His only miss was a 50-yard field goal in the second quarter.
Gano has finished with 10-plus points in two straight games. The Panthers are back in action Week 16 vs. Cleveland.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons PK Matt Bryant perfect against Pittsburgh
Falcons placekicker Matt Bryant certainly can't be blamed for his team's loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday. All he did was boot every attempt through the uprights.
Bryant connected on a 28-yard field goal four minutes into the second half and added a 22-yarder later in the third quarter. He was perfect on both extra point tries as well.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Dolphins K Caleb Sturgis has kick blocked for TD
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis had a 41-yard field goal attempt blocked and returned for a touchdown in Week 15 against New England. Sturgis converted a 24-yard and a 53-yard kick in the first half. The 53-yard kick was the longest made field goal of his career. He made 2 of 3 field goals and added one extra point in a 41-13 defeat.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker misses two attempts Week 15
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed two field goal attempts Week 15 against the Jaguars.
Tucker had four chances, but only converted half of them. He was able to hit from 22 yards and 33 yards out, but missed from 54 yards twice. Tucker will take on the Texans Week 16.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs K Cairo Santos misses two field goals vs. Raiders
Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos made just one of his three field-goal attempts in his team's 31-13 win over the Raiders in Week 15.
Santos had a 44-yard attempt go wide left in the second quarter but was able to make his next try from 41 yards out just a few minutes later. He then attempted a kick from 47 yards out in the fourth quarter, but that try also sailed wide left. Santos' struggles Sunday leave him 17 for 21 on field goals. He'll face the Steelers in Week 15.
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Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Browns waive Billy Cundiff, sign Garrett Hartley
The Browns have released Billy Cundiff with an injury settlement and signed former Saints kicker Garrett Hartley, per the team's official website.
Cundiff sprained his knee in practice Thursday and was ruled questionable for Week 15 prior to the roster move. He missed a kick in each of the previous five games. He converted 22 of 29 kicks this season.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams' Greg Zuerlein hits both attempts Week 15
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein hit both his field goal attempts Week 15 against the Cardinals.
Zuerlein was the team's only source of offense on the night. He didn't have much work to do, hitting from 19 yards and 24 yards out during the contest. The Rams failed to score an offensive touchdown, so Zuerlein did not add any extra points. He'll look for more Week 16 against the Giants.