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The Broncos gave Matt Prater enough work Saturday in the Divisional round of the playoffs against Baltimore, however most of it came on extra-point attempts. Prater attempted just one field goal in the game, a 56-yard try that could not find its target. Prater did get five extra-point attempts, nailing each in a 38-35, double overtime loss.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker showed some late-game heroics during Saturday's AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Broncos. Tucker drilled a 47-yard kick in double overtime to send the Ravens to the AFC Championship game. He converted five extra points as well in a 38-35 double overtime victory.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker finished with six points during a 24-9 Wild Card round win against Indianapolis. He converted a 23-yard field goal to open the scoring in the second quarter and added three extra points.

Vikings kicker Blair Walsh nailed his only field-goal attempt and tallied an extra point during Minnesota's 24-10 loss at Green Bay in an NFC Wild Card contest Saturday night. Walsh booted a 33-yard field goal to open the scoring in the first quarter before sitting idle until the fourth quarter.

Texans kicker Shayne Graham booted four field goals and an extra point during Houston's 19-13 victory over Cincinnati in an AFC Wild Card matchup on Saturday night. Graham connected on kicks of 48, 27, 22 and 24 yards as he finished with multiple field goals for the fourth consecutive game.

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein missed yet another field goal during the Week 17 regular-season finale at Seattle Sunday. Zuerlein has a big leg, but has been inconsistent at times and finished 2 for 3 on field goals in the finale with a long of 39 yards. Zuerlein added an extra point and finished with seven points scored on the afternoon.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley made one field goal and hit all five extra points Sunday against Carolina in Week 17. His lone field goal came from 53 yards out.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano was 3 of 4 on field goals with five extra points Sunday in Week 17 at New Orleans. His long field goal was from 42 yards.

On Monday, the 49ers waived fullback Cameron Bell, linebacker Kourtnei Brown, defensive tackle Patrick Butrym, wide reciever Ben Hannula, wide receiver Joe Hastings, defensive tackle Matthew Masifilo, cornerback Cory Nelms, cornerback Deante’ Purvis, tight end Joe Sawyer, kicker Giorgio Tavecchio and wide receiver Brian Tyms.