NFL Player News
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Antonio Brown WR | TB
Matt Prater K | BUF
Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Bethel DB | MIA
Matthew Slater WR | NE
Brandon Fields P | NO
Justin Tuck DE | LV
Johnny Hekker P | TEN
Dexter McCluster WR | LAC
NFL announced special teams Pro-Bowlers
The NFL unveiled the Pro Bowl rosters for 2014Friday, and they come with a twist; for the first time, selections were made without regard for conference. The teams will be chosen via televised draft Jan. 22.
The special teams selections are as follows:
Punter: Brandon Fields, Dolphins; Johnny Hekker, Rams.
Placekicker: Matt Prater, Broncos; <player idref=er, Ravens.
Punt returner: Antonio Brown, Steelers; Dexter McCluster, Chiefs.
Special teamer: Justin Bethel, Cardinals; Matthew Slater, Patriots.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant goes for six points
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant nailed a 35-yard field goal and three PATs in the loss at San Francisco, producing six points. He's 22 of 25 on field goals this year.
Bryant plays Carolina in Week 17.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Tucker sees FG streak come to an end
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker saw a streak of 33 consecutive field goals come to an end during Sunday’s loss to the Patriots in Week 16.
A week after drilling six field goals, including a 63-yard kick, Tucker missed a 37-yard shot early in the fourth quarter. He finished the game 0 for 1 in field goal attempts and added one extra point in a 41-7 defeat. -
Blair Walsh K | ATL
No field goal chances for Blair Walsh
After averaging 10.5 points with the improved play of the Vikings offense over the last six weeks, kicker Blair Walsh regressed to only two Week 16 at Cincinnati. He had one extra point in the first quarter and one in the third and didn't even get to attempt a field goal.
The Vikings host the Lions in Week 17.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein makes first 50-yarder
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein continued his solid kicking in Week 16 against the Buccaneers, a 23-13 win. Zuerlein connected on all three of his field-goal attempts, including his first of 50-plus yards, a 54-yarder. He added makes from 25 and 48 yards, and a pair of extra points as well.
Zuerlein has missed just two field goals this season, as he enters Week 17 against the Seahawks 25 of 27 on the season.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis doesn't even get a chance in Week 16
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis received no work in Week 16 against the Bills, as the Dolphins fell 19-0. Sturgis did not even attempt a field-goal in the shutout loss.
Sturgis heads into the final game of his rookie season in Week 17 against the Jets with 26 field goals on 34 attempts.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Graham Gano has one field goal attempt Week 16
Panthers kicker Graham Gano had one field goal attempt Week 16.
Gano hit his only attempt from 40 yards out in the third quarter. He also had two extra point attempts. Gano will take on the Falcons Week 17.
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Shayne Graham K | ATL
Shayne Graham hits two field goals
Saints kicker Shayne Graham hit two field goals Week 16.
Graham got to work early, hitting both his field goals in the first quarter. He was successful from 24 and 40 yards out. Graham also had one extra point attempt in the game. Graham will take on the Buccaneers Week 17.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater has three field goals in win
Broncos kicker Matt Prater connected on all three of his field goal attempts in Sunday's 37-13 win over the Texans.
Prater hit from 32, 25, and 44 yards out -- with all three conversions coming in the first half. Prater also made four extra point attempts in the game.
The Broncos face the Raiders in Week 17.