NFL Player News
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater nails two more in losing effort
Broncos kicker Matt Prater didn't set another NFL record in Week 15 against the Chargers, but he still had a solid game in a 27-20 loss Thursday. Prater connected on both of his field-goal attempts in the game, as he was good from 32 and 42 yards, while adding two successful point after touchdowns.
Prater has still missed just one field-goal attempt this season, heading into Week 16 against the Texans. He is 19 for 20, with 12 makes from beyond 40 yards.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Graham Gano goes 2 for 3
Panthers kicker Graham Gano drilled 45- and 24-yard field goals in the first quarter of the Week 14 loss at New Orleans. But he pushed a 49-yarder wide right in the third quarter, his third miss in the last five games.
Gano, who added one PAT for a 7-point night, plays the Jets in Week 15.
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Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Garrett Hartley goes for seven points
Saints kicker Garrett Hartley converted his only field goal, a 19-yarder, in the win over Carolina. He added four PATs for a 7-point night.
Hartley visits the Rams in Week 15.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis boots two, misses long one
Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis missed a field-goal attempt for the third straight game Sunday, in a 34-28 win over the Steelers in Week 14. Sturgis connected on attempts from 30 and 27 yards and added four extra points, but missed a 52-yard attempted near halftime.
Sturgis is now 25 for 33 on field-goal attempts during his rookie season. The Dolphins face the Patriots in Week 15.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant misses only field goal
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who had multiple field goals in each of his previous three games, saw that streak come to an end Week 14 at Green Bay. In fact, he didn't have a single field goal, missing his only attempt -- a 52-yarder -- in the fourth quarter. He did have three extra points, though.
The three points were the fewest Bryant has scored in a game all season. He'll look to bounce back Week 15 against the Redskins.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein gets one field goal attempt Week 14
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein received just one field goal attempt Week 14 against the Cardinals.
The Rams offense had a tough time getting anything going against Arizona, scoring only one touchdown. The only other time the team got close enough the the red zone, Zuerlein hit a 44 yard field goal. He'll look for more action Week 15 against the Saints.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk snaps out of scoring slump Week 14
Jets kicker Nick Folk ended his scoring slump Week 14 vs. Oakland, finishing with 13 points during a 37-27 win. Folk, who made just 2 of 3 field goals and totaled eight points in his previous three games, was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals Sunday.
Folk kicked off the scoring with a 41-yard field goal on the opening drive. He added a 23-yard field goal in the second quarter, and his third field goal was a 51-yard field goal in the third quarter. Folk added four extra points.
Folk finished with at least 10 points for the fifth time this season. The Jets are back in action Week 15 at Carolina.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater hits all three field goals Week 14
Broncos kicker Matt Prater had a big game Week 14 against the Titans.
Prater hit on all three of his field goals, including an NFL-record 64 yarder as time expired in the first half. The kick was dead-on, but barely made it over the crossbar. The Broncos offense was efficient otherwise, giving him six extra point attempts. Prater will take on the Chargers Week 15.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Tucker doesn't attempt field goal Week 14
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker settled for three extra points during a 29-26 win Week 14 vs. Minnesota. Tucker didn't even get to attempt a field goal, which is the first time that's happened to Tucker all season.
The three points was his lowest output since totaling two points Week 2 against the Browns. Tucker had averaged 14.5 points in his previous two games.
The Ravens are back in action Week 15 at Detroit.
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Blair Walsh K | ATL
Blair Walsh has multiple field goals in fifth straight game
Vikings kicker Blair Walsh finished with eight points during a 29-26 loss Week 14 at Baltimore. Walsh made two field goals and two extra points.
Walsh converted a 39-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 40-yard field goal in the third quarter. It was the fifth straight game Walsh made multiple field goals.
The Vikings are back in action Week 15 vs. Philadelphia.