NFL Player News
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons K Matt Bryant makes a pair of 20-yard FGs Week 5
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant finished with eight points during a 30-20 loss Week 5 at N.Y. Giants. Bryant made a pair of 20-yard field goals in the second quarter and added two extra points in the loss.
Bryant has totaled at least eight points in three games this season. The Falcons are back in action Week 6 vs. Chicago.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein doesn't attempt field goal in Week 5 loss
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein wasn't called upon to attempt a field goal in his team's 34-28 loss to the Eagles in Week 5.
Zuerlein nailed all four of his extra-point attempts, but the Rams lost a pair of fumbles in field-goal range to contribute to the kicker's quiet day. Zuerlein has kicked eight extra points over his last two games but has just one field goal over that stretch. The Rams will host the 49ers on Monday night in Week 6.
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Louis Vasquez G | DEN
Quinton Carter SS | DEN
Virgil Green TE | LAC
Danny Trevathan ILB | CHI
Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos probables good to go Week 5
The Broncos probables are good to go Week 5 against the Cardinals.
Quinton Carter, Virgil Green, Brandon McManus, Danny Trevathan and Louis Vasquez will all play. Both Carter and Trevathan are dealing with knee injuries. Green is recovering from a concussion. McManus has an groin issue, and Vasquez is dealing with a rib injury.
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David Bruton SS | WAS
Louis Vasquez G | DEN
Quinton Carter SS | DEN
Virgil Green TE | LAC
Danny Trevathan ILB | CHI
Lerentee McCray DE | JAC
Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos issue final injury report for Week 5
The Broncos have released their final injury report prior to Week 5.
Both David Bruton Jr. and Lerentee McCray have been listed as questionable. Quinton Carter, Virgil Green, Brandon McManus, Danny Trevathan and Louis Vasquez are all probable heading into the game.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Report: PK Matt Prater dumped by Broncos
The Broncos have released placekicker Matt Prater , according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
The move would save the team $2.294 million in cap space.
Prater is coming off a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy. He had been one of the most prolific placekickers in the sport. He is 21 for 27 lifetime on boots of 50 yards or longer.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Vikings' Blair Walsh receives one field goal attempt Thursday
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh received one field goal attempt Thursday against the Packers.
Walsh was kept on the sideline until the final quarter. He came in and hit his only extra point attempt at the beginning of the quarter, and would drill a 26 yard field goal a bit later. Though the Vikings were down by 35, they still opted to let Walsh kick a field goal late.
He'll look for more Week 6 against the Lions.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Cairo Santos goes for 11 points
Chiefs kicker Cairo Santos converted both his field-goal tries in the win over the Patriots, hitting from 22 and 31 yards. He added five PATs for an 11-point night. Santos visits the 49ers on Sunday.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Blair Walsh turns in a big game Week 4
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh turned in a big game Week 4 against the Falcons.
Walsh missed his first field goal attempt from 49 yards out, but settled in at that point. He hit from 18, 33, 41, and 55 yards during the game. He also hit all three of his extra point attempts. Walsh will take on the Packers Week 5.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant hits four extra points
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant hit all four of his extra point attempts Week 4 against the Vikings.
Bryant did not receive any opportunities for field goals, and was limited to just extra points during the contest. Bryant has not hit a field goal since Week 2 after missing his only attempt Week 3. He'll take on the Giants Week 4.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Tucker finishes with eight points in Week 4 win
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker finished with eight points during a 38-10 win Week 4 vs. Carolina. He has managed at least eight points in his last three games.
Tucker missed a 57-yard field goal wide left just before halftime. He then converted a 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. He made all five of his extra points in the win.
The Ravens are back in action Week 5 at Indianapolis.