NFL Player News
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Jude McAtamney K | NYG
Jude McAtamney: Loses roster spot
The Giants waived McAtamney on Tuesday, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports.
McAtamney had handled kicking duties for the Giants the last four games, converting both of his field-goal tries but misfiring on three of his 12 extra-point tries during that stretch. His two misses proved to be the difference in the Giants' 33-32 loss to the Broncos this past Sunday, and McAtamney will lose his spot on the roster as a result. The Giants are expected to either reinstate Graham Gano (groin) from injured reserve or promote Younghoe Koo from the practice squad to handle kicking duties in Week 8 against the Eagles.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Makes all kicks in loss
Fairbairn successfully converted both of his field-goal attempts and one extra-point kick in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.
Fairbairn drilled field goals from 36 and 46 yards in the first half, but the Texans were not in position to attempt field goals in the second half. Houston's offense, which appeared to have come around the last two games, regressed following a bye week and failed to take advantage on three of Seattle's four turnovers. Fairbairn has made 13-of-15 FGA and all 10 XPA through six games, but other than Week 5's blowout win over the Ravens and a big fourth quarter against Tennessee in Week 4, the offense has let him down.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin: Nails only kick Monday
McLaughlin converted his only field-goal attempt from 53 yards out and didn't attempt an extra point during the Buccaneers' 24-9 loss to the Lions on Monday night.
The Buccaneers offense was surprisingly stymied by a short-handed Lions defense for significant portions of the night, and Tampa Bay went for a two-point conversion after its only touchdown, leaving McLaughlin without an extra-point attempt for the first time since Week 18 of the 2023 season. McLaughlin has been less accurate than usual over the first seven games this season with a 14-for-18 tally on field goals, but following Monday's successful make, he's a perfect 6-for-6 on kicks of 50-plus yards.
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Jake Bates K | DET
Lions' Jake Bates: Makes long field goal during MNF
Bates went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made all three of his PATs in Monday's 24-9 win over the Buccaneers.
Bates missed a 54-yard field-goal attempt wide left in the late moments of the second quarter before later adding a 58-yard make in the fourth. The kicker has now gone 8-for-11 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-5 from 50-plus yards, while making all 27 of his extra-point attempts over seven games this season.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
Bears' Jake Moody: Returns to practice squad
Moody reverted to the Bears' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Moody filled in for Cairo Santos (thigh) for the second straight week, going 4-for-4 on field-goal tries while making both of his PATs in Sunday's 26-14 win over New Orleans. The kicker can be elevated from the practice squad one more time before he'd have to be officially signed to the active roster.
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Daniel Carlson K | LV
Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Doesn't get an attempt Sunday
Carlson did not attempt a field goal or extra point in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Chiefs.
The Raiders finished with just 95 yards of total offense on 30 plays and 17:52 of possession time. Carlson has gone 11-of-14 on field-goal tries and 8-of-8 on extra-point attempts in 2025, though his opportunities are limited by the Raiders' offensive struggles.
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Jude McAtamney K | NYG
Giants' Jude McAtamney: Misses two extra points
McAtamney went 2-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 33-32 loss to the Broncos.
The kicker missed a PAT in the second quarter and another one in the fourth, leaving the Giants with only a two-point lead as the Broncos got the ball back to try to drive for the winning field goal. McAtamney has filled in for the injured Graham Gano (groin) for four games, and while he has made both field-goal attempts, he is just 7-of-10 on extra-point tries. Gano has sat out the requisite four games, so his possible return from IR is worth monitoring ahead of next Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.
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Matt Gay K | SF
Commanders' Matt Gay: Makes two extra points in loss
Gay went 2-for-2 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 44-22 loss to the Cowboys.
The kicker did not get a chance to attempt a field goal. Gay has yet to miss an extra point this year, going 18-for-18, though he has missed four field goals (10-for-14).
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Riley Patterson K | MIA
Dolphins' Riley Patterson: Hits two field goals in loss
Patterson went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries in Sunday's 31-6 loss to the Browns.
The kicker's attempts came from 33 and 26 yards, respectively. Patterson is now 9-for-10 on field-goal tries and 15-of-15 on extra-point attempts this year, though his opportunities can be limited on a 1-6 team that sometimes struggles to score.
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: Misses only FGA in win
Elliott missed his only field-goal attempt and made all four of his PATs in Sunday's 28-22 win over the Vikings.
Elliott missed a 42-yard field-goal try in the fourth quarter, which would prove to be his only attempt of the day. The kicker has now attempted one or fewer field goals in six of the team's first seven games this season and ultimately carries a rather low floor from a fantasy perspective.