NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein goes for five points
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein converted a 38-yard field goal and two PATs in Monday's loss to the 49ers. He'll play the Seahawks in Week 7.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Caldwell: Lions have 'all the confidence in the world' in Matt Prater
New Lions kicker Matt Prater contributed to the team's kicking woes Sunday against the Vikings, missing 2 of 3 field goals during a 17-3 win. The Lions, who already cut kickers Nate Freese and Alex Henery, have made just 5 of 15 field-goal attempts this season.
However, despite Prater's struggles Sunday, Lions coach Jim Caldwell doesn't appear to be searching for another kicker just yet, per the Detroit Free Press.
"I think (with) wind like we had today, you're going to have an issue," Caldwell said. "He kicked a 52-yarder, which was great. We have all the confidence in the world in him. I mean, the guy's got a great track record. We feel good about him."
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant knocks two 50-yard field goals in Week 6 loss
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was successful on field-goal attempts from 52 and 54 yards out in his team's 27-13 loss to the Bears in Week 6.
Bryant continues to show a strong leg on long attempts, and four of his eight field goals this season have come from at least 50 yards. His one miss on the year was a 59-yard attempt at the end of the first half in Week 3, but he's delivered from 51, 52, 52 and 54 yards out. He also added an extra point in the Week 6 loss. Bryant will square off with the Ravens in Week 7.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Panthers kicker Graham Gano has season-high 13 points Week 6
Panthers kicker Graham Gano totaled a season-high 13 points during a 37-all tie Week 6 at Cincinnati. Gano converted 3 of 4 field goals and went 4 for 4 on extra-point attempts.
Gano hit a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter, a 44-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime and a 36-yarder in overtime to tie the game at 37. His only miss was a 38-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter.
Gano has managed at least 10 points twice in six games this season. The Panthers are back in action Week 7 at Green Bay.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos PK Brandon McManus make them all Sunday
Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus opened the scoring Sunday against the Jets with a 37-yard field goal, then spent the rest of the afternoon watching Peyton Manning drive his team into the end zone.
McManus made good on all four of his extra point efforts.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Dolphins K Caleb Sturgis chips in with six points Week 6
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis wasn't asked to do much in a Week 6 defeat to the Packers at home on Sunday.
Sturgis nailed a 48-yard field goal in the opening quarter for his only kick of the afternoon. He added three extra points, registering six points in a 27-24 victory.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker hits two field goals
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker hit two field goals Week 6.
Tucker hit from 46 and 49 yards out. He did receive an attempt from 64 yards out, but it was blocked by the Bucs. Tucker did hit all six of his extra point attempts. He'll take on the Falcons Week 7.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Vikings' Blair Walsh managed one field goal
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh managed just one field goal Week 6.
Walsh received his only attempt with 4:56 left in the game. With his team trailing by 17, the Vikings decided to send him out for the field goal. He was able to hit from 40 yards out. Walsh accounted for the Vikings only points of the game. He'll take on the Bills Week 7.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater continues Lions' kicking woes
Lions kicker Matt Prater didn't help the team's kicking woes much Week 6.
Prater made just one of his three attempts during the contest. To start the second quarter, Prater missed from 50 yards out. He would redeem himself from 52 yards out later in the quarter. Prater had one more opportunity, but couldn't hit from 44 yards out. He made his only two extra point attempts. Prater will take on the Saints Week 6.