NFL Player News
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Rams' Brett Maher: Makes FG in all four quarters
Maher connected on all four field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 26-9 victory against the Cardinals.
While Maher didn't make a lengthy field goal during his busy day of kicking, he was perfect on all six of his kicks, including field goals from 25, 29, 35 and 43 yards, respectively. The solid day for Maher was something fantasy managers were probably relieved to see after a shaky performance in Week 4 and a complete lack of field-goal attempts in Week 5. Maher now stands at a more reliable 16-for-20 on field goals on the year, making it easier to trust the veteran heading into a Week 7 home matchup against the Steelers.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
49ers' Jake Moody: First miss leads to first team loss
Moody went 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Browns.
Moody's perfect stretch to begin his pro career finally came to an end following after missing two crucial kicks in Week 6's loss to Cleveland. The rookie placekicker missed the first and last of his three attempts Sunday. The first miss came early in the contest from 54 yards out, but it was his final miss on a 41-yard attempt that stands out after his team lost by just two points. Moody will have to shake off his first rough outing in the pros and attempt to bounce back when the 49ers face the Vikings on Monday Night Football in Week 7.
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Daniel Carlson K | LV
Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Season-high 13 points in win
Carlson converted all four of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Patriots.
Carlson rebounded from his pair of failed field-goal attempts on Monday Night Football in Week 5 by notching his best performance of the season with a 13-point effort Sunday, making four field goals all from inside 40 yards. The Raiders now travel to Soldier Field for a Week 7 matchup against the Bears.
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Jason Sanders K | NYJ
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Perfect on six PATs
Sanders converted all six of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 42-21 win over Carolina.
Sanders has only attempted one field goal in Miami's last four games, but he's been 100 percent accurate on an incredible 22 extra-point tries in that same span. The Dolphins' high-flying offense will continue to provide Sanders plenty of scoring opportunities, even if coach Mike McDaniel's aggressiveness means he lacks a reliable floor in terms of weekly field-goal tries. Tua Tagovailoa and company will face a more difficult defensive matchup Week 7 versus the Eagles, however.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYJ
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Quiet day in loss
Koo made his only field-goal attempt and lone extra-point try during Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Commanders.
Koo hasn't missed a kick in three straight games after a shaky start to the campaign, but he also hasn't received many opportunities. The Falcons fell behind by double figures early Sunday, so they were playing for touchdowns. If the Falcons continue to dig themselves deep holes, Koo simply won't get enough kicks to be a quality fantasy option.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Vikings' Greg Joseph: Tough day in ugly win
Joseph made two of his three field-goal attempts and one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 19-13 win at Chicago.
Joseph failed to convert on both an extra-point try and a field-goal attempt for the first time this season in Week 6. In his defense, the former kick was blocked and the latter was a 57-yarder on a cool fall day in the Windy City. Even still, Minnesota's offense looked strained without Justin Jefferson (IR-hamstring) and will draw a brutal matchup versus San Francisco's defense in Week 7.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Commanders' Joey Slye: Gets job done in win
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and all of his three extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-16 win at Atlanta.
Slye's toughest task of the day was a 37-yard field goal after the first drive of the game, and he drove it dead center between the uprights. He has struggled somewhat on longer kicks through six games this season, but that might not matter much when Washington travels to take on a weak Giants defense in Week 7.
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Chad Ryland K | ARI
Patriots' Chad Ryland: Makes lone FG attempt Sunday
Ryland made his only field-goal attempt (from 43 yards) in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Raiders.
Ryland also made both of his extra-point tries Sunday, and through six contests to date, the rookie kicker has compiled a total of 22 points. Until the 1-5 Patriots pick up the pace on offense, Ryland will profile as a low-end fantasy option.
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Matt Gay K | LV
Colts' Matt Gay: Strong day in loss
Gay made both of his two field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-20 loss at Jacksonville.
Gay had missed just one kick through five games going into Indianapolis' contest at the Jaguars in Week 6 and continued to be a model of accuracy, including connecting on his fifth 50-plus-yard field goal on as many attempts in 2023. However, in Week 7, the Colts will host a Cleveland defense that's been one of the best in the league through six weeks, dampening expectations for Gay somewhat.
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Evan McPherson K | CIN
Bengals' Evan McPherson: Clutch in Week 6 win
McPherson made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-13 win versus Seattle.
McPherson didn't get a ton of chances during a low-scoring affair versus the Seahawks, but he answered the call and drove home a 52-yard attempt early in the fourth quarter after a three-and-out from Cincinnati's offense to extend the team's lead to four points, which the Bengals would hold the rest of the way. Cincinnati has struggled to advance the ball the whole length of the field so far this season, putting McPherson on pace for a career high in field-goal attempts. He's remained as effective as ever, but the Bengals will have a tough San Francisco defense on tap after their Week 7 bye.