NFL Player News
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Nick Folk hits game-winning field goal
Jets kicker Nick Folk recorded two fourth-quarter field goals in Sunday's Week 1 win at home against the Buccaneers. The second won the game with just two seconds remaining.
Folk's 48-yarder with seconds to go gave the game its final score of 18-17. He went 3 for 3 overall on field goals for the afternoon with a long of 48 yards. He added one PAT for 10 points scored. The Jets play at New England in Week 2.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Graham Gano doesn't get FG opportunity
Panthers kicker Graham Gano did not receive a field goal opportunity against the Seahawks.
Gano finished the game with one extra point. He'll have an opportunity to increase his work next week against the Bills.
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Corbin Bryant DT | NYG
Doug Legursky C | PIT
Chris Gragg TE | NYJ
Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Stephon Gilmore CB | MIN
Bills list Week 1 inactives
Among the players inactive for the Bills Week 1 vs. New England are kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin), cornerback Stephon Gilmore (wrist), center Doug Legursky (knee), defensive tackle Jay Ross, tight end Chris Gragg and defensive tackle Corbin Bryant.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant good to go at New Orleans
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant is officially active for Week 1 at New Orleans. He was able to pracitice in full all week despite a back injury that limited him in the preseason.
Bryant averaged 10 points in his two games against the Saints last season, kicking multiple field goals in both.
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Jairus Byrd FS | NO
Doug Legursky C | PIT
Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Stephon Gilmore CB | MIN
EJ Manuel QB | KC
Bills list three as out for Sunday opener
The Bills have ruled out cornerback Stephon Gilmore (wrist), placekicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) and center Doug Legursky (knee) for the game Sunday against New England. Safety Jairus Byrd (foot) is doubtful while quarterback E.J. Manuel (knee) is probable.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant expected to kick off season Sunday
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (back) was a full participant in practice throughout the week and is officially listed as probable for Week 1 against the Saints Sunday.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Justin Tucker perfect in opener
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker stayed active Thursday in Week 1 against the Broncos, as he scored nine points. He kicked a pair of field goals, from 25 and 30 yards out, and added three extra-point attempts in a 49-27 loss.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Matt Prater racks up seven PAT
Broncos kicker Matt Prater had a busy game Thursday in Week 1 against the Ravens, as he scored seven points. All seven came on point-after attempts, as the Broncos' offense hummed to a 49-27 win. He did not attempt a field goal in the game.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant on track to kick Week 1
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (back) went through a full practice for a second straight day Thursday. He's on track to kick Week 1 against the Saints.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Matt Bryant a full-go in practice
Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was a full participant in practice Wednesday, despite dealing with a back injury. The Falcons take on the Saints in Week 1.