NFL Player News
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Will Reichard K | MIN
Vikings' Will Reichard: Makes three FGs in Week 17 victory
Reichard converted all three of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries Thursday in a 23-10 win over Detroit.
All three of Reichard's field goals came in the second half. He nailed a 52-yarder and 56-yarder late in the third quarter, then put the final touches on the Vikings victory with a 42-yarder late in the fourth. Reichard hasn't missed a FG try since Week 8 and is an impressive 30-for-32 on the season while making all 30 of his point-after attempts.
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Jake Bates K | DET
Lions' Jake Bates: Successful on lone FG try Week 17
Bates made his only field-goal attempt and his only extra-point try in Thursday's Christmas Day loss to Minnesota.
Minnesota's defense mostly stymied Detroit's offense, capping Bates' kicking opportunities. He did make a 48-yard field goal with under five minutes remaining in the game to end with a tolerable fantasy score. Bates is 23-for-29 on FG attempts and 53-for-55 on PATs on the season.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
Commanders' Jake Moody: Converts all three FG attempts in loss
Moody went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on point-after tries Thursday in a Week 17 loss to Dallas.
Moody's first two field goals were relative chip shots, coming from 29 and 23 yards out. However, he came through on a big 51-yarder with just over two minutes remaining in the game to keep the Commanders' hopes of a comeback alive. Moody remains almost perfect since making his Washington debut Week 13, going 9-for-9 on FG tries and 7-for-8 of PATs. Moody's 51-yarder Thursday was his first FG make of 50-plus yards this season.
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Brandon Aubrey K | DAL
Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey: Nails three FGs in Christmas win
Aubrey made three of four field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Thursday's 30-23 win over Washington.
Aubrey's first field goal was a 42-yarder just before halftime. He then made a 52-yarder and a 51-yarder in the second half, though he also missed a 58-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter. Despite that miss, the big-legged kicker continued to show his almost limitless range -- he's now 11-for-16 on FG tries from 50-plus yards this season, including 3-for-4 from 60-plus yards.
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John Williams OG | GB
Packers' John Williams: Unavailable for Week 17
Williams (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against Baltimore, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Williams was able to log back-to-back limited practices to end the week, but he'll remain sidelined in Week 17. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to make his NFL debut in the regular season against the Vikings on Jan. 4.
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Sean Rhyan OT | GB
Packers' Sean Rhyan: Questionable for Week 17
Rhyan (knee) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Rhyan was a limited participant at the team's first official practice Wednesday before sitting out Thursday's session. The offensive lineman is dealing with a knee issue, and if he's unavailable for Week 17, Jacob Monk would be the top candidate to start at center against Baltimore.
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Aaron Banks G | GB
Packers' Aaron Banks: Good to go for Week 17
Banks (neck) does not carry an injury designation into Saturday's contest against Baltimore, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Banks was limited at practice to open the week due to a neck issue, but he now appears to be a full go for Week 17. The 28-year-old will operate in his starting role at left guard versus the Ravens.
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Zach Tom G | GB
Packers' Zach Tom: Questionable to play Saturday
Tom (back/knee) is questionable to play Saturday versus the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Tom was unable to practice at all during the week while nursing back and knee injuries, but the team has decided to leave the door open for him to play in Week 17. If he is unable to go against Baltimore, Darian Kinnard would likely draw another start at right tackle.
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Kristian Welch LB | GB
Packers' Kristian Welch: Unavailable for Week 17
Welch (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Ravens, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official website reports.
Welch suffered an ankle injury in the team's Week 16 overtime loss to the Bears, and he'll now be forced to miss at least one contest as a result. The linebacker doesn't have a role on defense, so his absence will carry have the greatest impact on special teams.
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Kevin Dotson G | LAR
Rams' Kevin Dotson: Sidelined to open week
Dotson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's practice estimate, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Dotson has already been described as doubtful to play in Week 17 by head coach Sean McVay, and although the team didn't practice Thursday, he was still considered unavailable. The offensive lineman will have two more chances to return to practice prior to Monday night's contest against the Falcons.