NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Greg Zuerlein finishes in double figures
Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein finished in double figures in scoring on Sunday during the Week 5 home win over Jacksonville. Zuerlein went 2 for 2 on field goals with a long of 37 yards in the game.
Zuerlein added four extra points for the Rams in the 34-20 win as he finished with 10 points scored on the afternoon.
The 25-year-old kicker recorded his second double-digit scoring effort of the season in the game. He had combined for just 10 points in each of the previous three contests. The Rams play Week 6 at Houston. -
Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Garrett Hartley perfect against Bears
Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was a perfect 4 for 4 on field goal attempts against the Bears.
Hartley hit from 19, 36, 47 and 48 yards against Chicago. He also managed to hit on both of his extra point attempts. Hartley may have had a shot at adding a fifth field goal, but the Saints opted to take a delay of game penalty and punt the ball deep.
Hartley will take on the Patriots Week 6.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater labeled active for Week 5
Broncos kicker Matt Prater was officially ruled active for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. Prater had been dealing with a right calf injury and was not in danger of missing any action.
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Broncos in good health for Week 5
The Broncos are quite healthy heading into their Sunday game against Dallas. Only cornerback Champ Bailey (foot) and linebacker Paris Lenon (thigh) have been designated as questionable.
The rest on their injured list are probable. They include wide receiver Eric Decker (shoulder/ankle), tight end Joel Dreessen (knee), guard Chris Kuper (ankle), placekicker Matt Prater (right calf), center Manny Ramirez (rib), linebacker Danny Trevathan (knee) and defensive tackle Mitch Unrein (neck).
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Sam Young OT | LV
Ron Brooks CB | PHI
Chris Gragg TE | NYJ
Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Stephon Gilmore CB | MIN
Marquise Goodwin WR | CLE
Bills inactives list heavy on injuries
The Bills inactive list for Week 5 against the Browns Thursday did not feature many surprises. Defensive backs Ron Brooks (foot) and Stephon Gilmore (wrist), as well as wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hand) and kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) were all inactive, after being ruled out earlier in the week due to their injuries. Defensive back Jairus Byrd (foot) was also unable to take the field.
They are joined on the inactive list by offensive lineman Sam Young and tight end Chris Gragg.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater tweaks calf, limited in practice
Broncos placekicker Matt Prater (right calf) has been added to the injury report. He was limited in practice on Thursday.
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Mario Williams DE | MIA
Kraig Urbik C | MIA
Steve Johnson WR | LAC
Ron Brooks CB | PHI
Aaron Williams SS | BUF
Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Stephon Gilmore CB | MIN
Marquise Goodwin WR | CLE
Kyle Williams DT | BUF
Secondary dominates Wednesday injured list for Bills
Several Bills players are listed as either out or probable for the Thursday night game in Cleveland.
Those definitely sidelined are defensive backs Ron Brooks (foot) and Stephon Gilmore (wrist), wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hand) and kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin).
Those designated as probable are running back Fred Jackson (knee), wide receiver Steve Johnson (hamstring), offensive lineman Kraig Urbik (knee), safety Aaron Williams (lower back), defensive end Mario Williams (ankle) and defensive tackle Kyle Williams (Achilles).
Cornerback Leodis McKelvin (hamstring), running back C.J. Spiller (ankle) and safety Jairus Byrd (foot) are questionable.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Dustin Hopkins not ready to return
Although Bills kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) is back practicing, he will not kick Thursday at Cleveland, coach Doug Marrone announced Tuesday. Hopkins has been inactive every game this season.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis stays perfect
Dolphins rookie kicker Caleb Sturgis nailed his only field-goal try, a 34-yarder, against the Saints and is 7 for 7 this season. He also converted two PATs.
Sturgis plays the Ravens in Week 5.
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Garrett Hartley K | PIT
Garrett Hartley pushes 43-yarder wide left
Saints kicker Garrett Hartley hit 1 of 2 field goals in the win over the Dolphins, converting a 29-yarder and pushing 43-yarder wide left. Hartley is 8 for 10 this season.
Hartley converted five PATs to finish with eight points. He’ll visit the Bears in Week 5.