NFL Player News
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Vikings' Greg Joseph: Just one FGA through two games
Joseph didn't attempt a field goal but made all four PAT tries in Thursday's 34-28 loss to the Eagles.
Joseph has attempted just one field goal through two games, as Minnesota has been effective at punching in touchdowns while simultaneously struggling with turnovers en route to an 0-2 start. Punt returner Brandon Powell fumbled in field-goal range in the first quarter, and Justin Jefferson had a fumble go through the end zone for a touchback in the final minute of the first half, erasing what could have been a pair of potential opportunities for the 29-year-old kicker.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Looking 50/50 for Week 2
Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Zuerlein (groin) has a "50-50" chance to suit up Sunday at Dallas, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Zuerlein won't practice Friday, and he looks as though he may be a game-time decision heading into Sunday's contest, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Jets could tip their hand about Zuerlein's availability (or lack thereof) if they choose to add a kicker to the 53-man roster ahead of Saturday's deadline for Week 2 transactions. The Jets seem to at least be preparing for the possibility of a Zuerlein absence, as the team will begin working out kickers Friday and presumably sign one to the practice squad.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Limited again Thursday
Gano (ankle) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
Gano's injury is to his kicking ankle, so it certainly bears watching ahead of Sunday's date with the Cardinals. Coach Brian Daboll has expressed optimism that Gano will be able to kick in Arizona.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Working through ankle injury
Gano was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
The injury that Gano dealt with in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys had been labeled as a calf issue, but the Giants' first Week 2 practice report classified the kicker's injury differently. Regardless, head coach Brian Daboll expressed confidence that Gano will be available to kick in this weekend's game at Arizona. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice before Sunday's contest.
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Graham Gano K | NYG
Giants' Graham Gano: Injury severity downplayed
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday that Gano (calf) will be limited in practice but should be fine for Sunday's game at Arizona, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
Gano injured his calf in the Giants' Week 1 loss to the Cowboys, but his ability to practice in any capacity Wednesday bodes well for his chances of being ready to go by the time the weekend arrives. The 36-year-old misfired on both of his field-goal tries in Week 1 as the Giants were shut out, 40-0.
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Double figures to start
Bass made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 22-16 overtime loss to the Jets.
Bass converted from 40, 34 and 50 yards on his field goals. Only five kickers scored more total points than his 10 in Week 1, making for a promising start to the season individually.
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Daniel Carlson K | LV
Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Converts three kicks
Carlson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-16 win over the Broncos.
Carlson's lone field goal came from 24 yards. Although his five total points were below last season's impressive average of 8.06 per game, Carlson's second PAT ultimately was the difference in the score Sunday, helping the Raiders start their season on a positive note.
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Eddy Pineiro K | SF
Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Makes both kicks
Pineiro made his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Falcons.
Pineiro converted from 43 yards on his field goal. With only four total points, he'll hope rookie quarterback Bryce Young puts him in more scoring positions in Week 2 versus the Saints.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Accurate in Week 1 win
Zuerlein made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted his lone PAT try in Monday's 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.
Zuerlein didn't need to showcase his leg strength in this one, connecting from 26, 43 and 30 yards out. His last field goal gave the Jets a three-point lead with 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Buffalo tied the game before New York won it with an overtime touchdown. Zuerlein's ceiling moving forward has been lowered by Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles injury, but Greg the Leg's certainly capable of continuing to perform at a high level if New York's Zach Wilson-led offense can get into scoring range consistently.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Rams' Brett Maher: Signed off practice squad
The Rams signed Maher off their practice squad Tuesday.
Maher spent training camp and the preseason with the Broncos, but Denver acquired Wil Lutz from New Orleans during roster cut downs and proceeded to release Maher on Aug. 29. The Rams swooped in and signed him to their practice squad shortly thereafter, and he was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 1 win at Seattle, during which he made three of five field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries. His misses included one from 56 yards and a 57-yarder that was blocked, and despite reverting to the practice squad Monday, he officially is back on an active roster to serve as L.A.'s placekicker.