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Saints kicker Shayne Graham has made all six of his field goals since replacing Garrett Hartley, and "there hasn't been a shaky kick among them," reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "Every ball has tracked through the uprights as if guided by GPS satellites."

Graham's 32-yard field goal at the buzzer beat the Eagles in the wild card round. It was his first game-winner in six career playoff games. He'll visit Seattle in Saturday's divisional playoffs. 

The Giants signed tight end Daniel Fells, receiver Preston Parker, linebacker Spencer Adkins, offensive lineman Troy Kropog and kicker/punter Brandon McManus to reserve/futures contracts.

Saints kicker Shayne Graham showed some late-game heroics as he drilled a 32-yard field goal as time expired to lift his team past the Eagles, 26-24, in the opening round of the playoffs Saturday night.

Graham also added field goals from 36, 46 and then from 35 yards out, finishing the game 4 for 4 from field goal range with two extra points. He has converted all six of his field goal attempts since signing with the Saints.

Placekicker Justin Tucker is the only Ravens player to land on the All-Pro team released by The Associated Press. He was chosen to the first team.

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning heads a list of first-team All-Pros named on that team by the Associated Press. Also so honored was guard Louis Vasquez. Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and placekicker Matt Prater are on the second team.

The Lions signed receivers Pat Edwards, Corey Fuller, Carlin Isles and Cody Wilson, running back Steven Miller, linebacker Jon Morgan, kickers John Potter and Giorgio Tavecchio, and defensive tackles Xavier Proctor and Jimmy Saddler-McQueen to reserve/futures contracts. 

Placekicker Shayne Graham had zero chances to kick a field goal in his second game with the Saints on Sunday. He was perfect on six extra points.

Broncos kicker Matt Prater made all two of his field goal attempts in his team's 34-14 victory over the Raiders in Week 17. Prater drilled a 34-yard shot in the second quarter and a 54-yard kick in the fourth quarter. He also added four extra points in the win.

Prater finished the regular season 25 of 26 in field goal attempts, a 96.1 conversion rate.

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein drilled a 36-yard field goal in the loss at Seattle, his 12th straight successful try. Zuerlein did not get to try a PAT in the 27-9 loss as St. Louis went for two points following its late touchdown.

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis didn't get many opportunities to contribute in Week 17, in a 20-7 loss to the Jets. Sturgis didn't attempt a  field goal in the game, and connected on his lone extra point attempt.

Sturgis started his rookie season well, but finished with a 76.5 percent mark on his field-goal tries. He went 26 of 35, but did not even attempt one over the final two games.