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Finds new home in Jacksonville
The Jaguars signed McManus to a one-year contract Thursday.
Analysis: McManus was released by the Broncos on Tuesday, but after just two days he finds a new home in Jacksonville. The 31-year-old, who had spent his entire NFL career to date in Denver, converted just 28 of 36 field goals to go with 25 of 27 extra-point attempts during the 2022 season. Though McManus' conversion percentage isn't extraordinary, that's in part due to his high volume of long-distance kicks (13 tries from 50-plus yards last season). He was 10-for-10 on attempts from 40-49 yards out in…read more
Published: Thu, May 25 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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Informed of release
The Broncos are releasing McManus, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The 31-year-old has spent his entire career in Denver, playing 144 of a possible 146 regular-season games over nine years. McManus was scheduled for non-guaranteed base salaries of $3.65 million in 2023 and $3.85 million in 2024, so his release is likely about cap space more than performance. While his career 81.4 percent success rate on FG attempts is subpar by modern standards, McManus has attempted a ton of long-distance kicks due to his strong leg and the altitude in Denver, with tries of…read more
Published: Tue, May 23 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win
McManus made his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: McManus converted a 33-yarder on his lone field goal. For the season, he made only 28 of 36 field goals to go with 25 of 27 PATs, placing outside the top 20 in scoring for kickers. At 31 years old, he's slated to return to the Broncos next season for his 10th NFL campaign.
Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 5:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes one field goal in loss
McManus made his only field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McManus was perfect Sunday and accounted for six of the Broncos' 24 points in the contest. The veteran kicker connected on his lone field-goal attempt from 49 yards out, and he has now made 27 of his 35 field-goal tries this season. McManus will look to finish the campaign with another solid performance in a Week 18 matchup with the Chargers.
Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals
McManus made both of his field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: McManus converted from 55 and 49 yards out in the contest on a day when the Broncos' offense struggled. Through 15 games, the veteran kicker has now made 26 of his 34 field-goal attempts this season. McManus could see more opportunities in scoring range in a Week 17 matchup with the Chiefs, as the two teams combined for 62 total points in Week 14.
Published: Tue, Dec 27 at 2:54am by Rotowire.com
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Makes one field goal in win
McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 24-15 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: McManus accounted for six of the Broncos' 24 points Sunday, but the veteran could have had a bigger day if not for a miss from 38 yards out at the end of the first quarter. In 14 games, the 31-year-old kicker has made 24 of his 32 field-goal attempts this season. His 75 percent field-goal percentage is his lowest mark since the 2017 season. McManus will look to have a more productive outing in Week 16 when the Broncos visit the Rams.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 7:18am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 15
McManus doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.
Analysis: For a second straight week, McManus was limited to start prep due to a quad issue but has been cleared for game action after submitting a full practice Friday. Across 13 appearances, he's 23-for-30 on field-goal attempts, with five of his seven misses coming from beyond 50 yards.
Published: Fri, Dec 16 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited by quad injury
McManus (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: McManus is back on the injury report to start Week 15 prep, just like he was one week ago. He ultimately suited up in the Broncos' loss to the Chiefs and made all four of point-after tries. Barring a setback, McManus should be cleared to play in this Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Published: Wed, Dec 14 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes four PATs in loss
McManus did not attempt a field goal and made all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Though McManus was perfect on his extra-point attempts Sunday, his production was limited by a surprisingly effective day for Denver's offense. Going forward, it's unlikely that the Broncos will all of a sudden be a team that consistently finishes drives in the end zone. For that reason, McManus remains a solid play based on Denver's tendency to stall in scoring range. The 31-year-old kicker will look to bounce back for fantasy purposes when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Full participant Friday
McManus (quadriceps) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.
Analysis: McManus was sidelined to start Week 14 prep due to a quadriceps injury, but he returned as a limited participant Thursday and was full go Friday, putting him in line to suit up Sunday. That said, the injury may in part explain why McManus came up short on a potential game-winning 63-yard kick as time expired in the Broncos' one-point loss to the Ravens in Week 10, marking the fifth field goal he's missed beyond 50 yards this season. The Broncos could be more hesitant to give McManus more long…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 9 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Increases activity Thursday
McManus (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: McManus was sidelined during practice Wednesday due to what Denver coach Nathaniel Hackett characterized as a minor right quadriceps injury. While it's unclear when or how this issue first arose, it appears the 31-year-old kicker is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game versus Kansas City. McManus will now have one opportunity to return to a full practice before Friday's final injury report, though Hackett already said he doesn't plan to bring in another kicker for the Week 14…read more
Published: Thu, Dec 8 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Sits out practice Wednesday
McManus didn't practice Wednesday due to a right quadriceps injury, but head coach Nathaniel Hackett said he isn't concerned about the issue and won't bring in another kicker, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: McManus connected from 52, 41 and 50 yards before leaving a 63-yard attempt short as time time expired in the Broncos' 10-9 loss to the Ravens in Week 13. The kicker appears to have picked up a groin injury during the contest, but the issue appears to be minor. McManus will have two more days to return to practice before Denver needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.
Published: Wed, Dec 7 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Short on game-winner
McManus made three of four field-goal attempts and did not take an extra point in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: McManus converted from 52, 41 and 50 yards prior to being short on a game-winning attempt from 63 yards as time expired. With 80 points this season, McManus places just inside the top 20 among kickers league-wide.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 5:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes one field goal in loss
McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: McManus connected on a 27-yard field goal early in the second quarter, but he missed his only other attempt wide left from 56 yards out in the closing seconds of the first half. Denver's offensive struggles continued Sunday, limiting the veteran kicker's opportunities in scoring range. McManus will look to get back on track when the Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 13.
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 10:14am by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field goals in loss
McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: McManus converted once from 52 yards and twice from 48 yards for his three field goals. The veteran's other attempt was blocked in the closing seconds of the first half. McManus' three field goals were his most since Week 6, as Denver's offense continues to struggle. Getting into scoring range is a tall order for Denver, but the 31-year-old will look to build off his solid performance when the Broncos visit the Panthers in Week 12.
Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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Makes one field goal
McManus connected on his only field-goal attempt while also making his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: McManus converted his lone field-goal attempt from 39 yards Sunday. Denver continued to struggle offensively, limiting opportunities in scoring range. The Broncos' inability to move the ball consistently is a cause for concern for fantasy managers relying on McManus' production. With a favorable matchup against the Raiders in Week 11, the veteran kicker could see plenty of opportunities to produce for fantasy purposes.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 11:42pm by Rotowire.com
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No field-goal attempts in win
McManus did not attempt a field goal Sunday while going 3-for-3 on extra-point tries in the Broncos' 21-17 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: McManus failed to produce at least one field goal for the first time this season. The veteran kicker has often been relied upon this season with the Broncos' typically struggling to finish drives, but Sunday's win over the Jaguars saw the offense find the end zone on three different occasions. Denver is on bye in Week 9, and the team will look to get their offense on track for the second half of the season. An improved offensive attack could lead to more opportunities for McManus in scoring…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 6:14am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks
McManus missed one of his two field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: McManus failed on a PAT to begin the day, then went wide right on a 56-yard attempt with his next kick. Although he subsequently rallied with a 44-yard make, it wasn't the veteran's best performance, as Denver suffered a close defeat at home.
Published: Tue, Oct 25 at 3:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits double figures
McManus made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: McManus converted from 51, 27 and 48 yards on his three field goals. The veteran has now notched at least nine points in four of six games this season, giving him good value despite Denver's offense struggling.
Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 4:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field goals in loss
McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts and did not have any extra-point tries in Thursday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts.
Analysis: McManus accounted for all of the Broncos' nine points Thursday, as the offense continued its slow start to the 2022 season. The veteran kicker's only miss came on a blocked kick by the Colts late in the third quarter. Through five games, McManus now boasts 37 points, ranking third among kickers league-wide. If the Broncos continue to finish offensive drives, the 31-year-old could continue to see plenty of opportunities to add to his impressive start.
Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 8:05am by Rotowire.com
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Misses extra point
McManus made his only field-goal attempt but missed one of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: McManus has now missed a kick in three of four games this season. Despite those misfires, he still sports 28 points on the campaign, ranking in the middle of the pack among kickers league-wide.
Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 5:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses field goal
McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and did not have any extra-point tries in Sunday night's 11-10 win over the 49ers.
Analysis: McManus drilled a 55-yard field goal on his first kick, but he went wide right from 53 yards on his second attempt. Through three games, he now sports 23 points, tying him for 10th league-wide at his position.
Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores double digits
McManus made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Texans.
Analysis: McManus converted from 20, 24 and 50 yards on his three field goals, responding well after missing a deep kick for the win in Week 1. Through two games, he now boasts 20 points, ranking second among kickers league-wide.
Published: Tue, Sep 20 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses game-winning kick
McManus made three of four field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Monday night's 17-16 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: McManus converted from 30, 40 and 26 yards prior to missing a potential game-winning kick from 64 yards on Denver's last drive. Despite that miss, his 10 total points still made it a pretty productive start to the campaign.
Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 10:35am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in season finale
McManus connected on his only field-goal attempt, while making all three of his extra-point attempts in Saturday's 28-24 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McManus ended the season on a high note, making every kick in a close game with the Chiefs. On the year, McManus made 26 of 31 field-goal attempts and missed just one of his 34 extra-point attempts. The 30-year-old could have had a much bigger year if the Denver offense didn't struggle to move the ball as much as it did in 2021, so improvements on that side of the ball could go a long way in providing a boost to McManus' scoring opportunities. The veteran is under contract until he becomes an…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 5:11am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared to play Saturday
McManus (COVID-19 protocols) has been medically cleared to play in Saturday's game against Kansas City.
Analysis: McManus was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday after he tested positive for the virus early in the week. However, he'll be available to play in Saturday's regular-season finale.
Published: Sat, Jan 8 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Activated, still questionable
The Broncos activated McManus (illness) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Aric DiLalla of the team's official site reports. McManus (COVID-19 protocols) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: McManus reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, but the changes made to league protocols early last week have given him a chance to miss no time as a result. Still, he has yet to gain clearance to play and will have to do so ahead of Saturday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The Broncos don't have another placekicker on the team, active roster, practice squad or otherwise. Thus, if McManus isn't available, the team may eschew field-goal and extra-point attempts entirely when those situations…read more
Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals
McManus connected on both of his field-goal attempts, while making his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Chargers.
Analysis: McManus accounted for seven of the Broncos' 13 points Sunday, as the team's offense struggled to keep up with the Chargers. The veteran kicker made field goals from 23 and 61 yards. His 61-yard field goal set a new career-high. McManus was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, so he will look to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocol ahead of a Week 18 matchup with the Chiefs. If he isn't cleared in time, Denver will have to sign a kicker as his replacement in the regular season finale.
Published: Wed, Jan 5 at 5:26am by Rotowire.com
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On COVID list
Denver placed McManus on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports.
Analysis: The Broncos could be without both of their specialists for Saturday's game against the Chiefs, as McManus was joined on the list by punter Sam Martin after both tested positive for the virus Monday, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Denver doesn't have another kicker on the practice squad, so it could be forced to look outside of the organization to find a replacement if McManus isn't able to clear the NFL's COVID-19 protocol prior to the Week 18 contest.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Another missed kick
McManus missed one of three field-goal attempts but made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: McManus nailed a 49- and 55-yarder on his first two field goals, but he couldn't convert from 55 yards again on his last attempt. As a result, he's now missed a kick in consecutive games, a streak he'll aim to break in Week 17 versus the Chargers.
Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 6:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses field goal
McManus missed one of two field-goal attempts but made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Bengals.
Analysis: McManus converted from a season-long 54 yards prior to sending his next field-goal attempt, a 51-yarder, wide right just before halftime. Counting Sunday's performance, McManus has now scored four points or fewer in three of his last four games, restricting him to 91 points on the campaign.
Published: Tue, Dec 21 at 4:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes one field goal
McManus connected on his only field-goal attempt, while making all five of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 38-10 win over the Lions.
Analysis: McManus converted his lone field-goal attempt from 52 yards Sunday. Denver's offense dominated the Lions' defense, as the team was able to find the end zone five different times in the contest. Their ability to convert in scoring position limited the veteran kicker's ability to have a larger day with more field goal attempts. McManus and the Broncos will host the Bengals in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone kick
McManus converted his only field-goal attempt but didn't have any extra-point tries in Sunday night's 22-9 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McManus converted from 42 yards on his lone kick of the evening. The veteran hasn't missed a kick but has managed just seven points over the past two weeks, slowing his scoring pace as he approaches Week 14's game versus the Lions.
Published: Tue, Dec 7 at 4:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes extra points
McManus did not attempt a field goal but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: McManus' four PATs marked a season high and compensated for his lack of field-goal opportunities to a slight degree. Through 11 games, McManus now sports 76 points on the campaign.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals
McManus connected on two of his three field-goal attempts, with one being blocked in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: McManus made his lone extra-point attempt in the contest. The veteran made field goals from 28 and 21 yards. With Denver's offense struggling against Philadelphia, McManus did not see enough opportunities to have a big game for fantasy purposes. Heading into the team's bye in Week 11, the 30-year-old kicker has hit 18 field goals on 21 attempts.
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 5:38am by Rotowire.com
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Makes three field goals
McManus connected on three of his four field-goal attempts, while making one of his two extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-16 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: McManus made field goals from 27, 42 and 53 yards Sunday. After going perfect in field-goal attempts to start the year, McManus has now missed kicks in back-to-back games. The Denver offense showed some life against Dallas, and the veteran kicker could benefit from being in field-goal range more often if the team can carry over this success. McManus and the Broncos will host the Eagles in Week 10.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 4:46am by Rotowire.com
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Misses field goal
McManus missed one of his two field-goal attempts but made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-10 win over Washington.
Analysis: McManus converted from 45 yards prior to missing a 53-yarder wide right in the fourth quarter. The veteran now sports 55 points through eight games, placing just outside the top 10 league-wide at his position.
Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes two PATs in loss
McManus didn't attempt a field goal in Thursday's 17-14 loss to the Browns but made both of his PAT attempts.
Analysis: McManus' underwhelming night was a byproduct of the Denver offense struggling to get into scoring position Thursday. This could continue to be an issue for the veteran kicker unless the Broncos can move the ball more effectively. McManus has yet to miss a kick in the 2021 campaign, and he'll look to keep that streak going when the Broncos host Washington in Week 8.
Published: Fri, Oct 22 at 9:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues perfect streak
McManus connected on his only field goal attempt and all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: With Sunday's performance, McManus extended his perfect streak through the first seven games of the 2021 season. The veteran kicker's only field goal was good from 32 yards out. The Broncos' offense has cooled off a bit as of late, so McManus' scoring opportunities have been limited. The 30-year-old will look to continue his perfect streak when the Broncos visit the Browns in Week 7.
Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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Remains perfect in loss
McManus connected on both of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 27-19 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: McManus made field goals from 29 and 39 yards Sunday. With this performance, the veteran kicker continues without a miss in the 2021 campaign. Up next, the Broncos host a Raiders team giving up an average of 24 points per game to start the season, which could give McManus ample opportunity to keep his streak alive.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 9:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes one PAT in loss
McManus didn't attempt a field goal in Sunday's 23-7 loss to the Ravens but made his only PAT attempt.
Analysis: McManus didn't get the opportunity to kick any field goals Sunday, as the Denver offense struggled to move the ball throughout most of the contest. The 30-year-old kicker will look to make the most of his opportunities while continuing his perfect streak in a Week 5 matchup against the Steelers.
Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 6:03am by Rotowire.com
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Continues perfect streak
McManus connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Jets.
Analysis: McManus made field-goals from 21, 36, 45 and 47 yards in the blowout win. The 30-year-old kicker has yet to miss a field-goal attempt in the 2021 campaign. McManus will look to stay perfect in Week 4 as the Broncos host the visiting Ravens.
Published: Sun, Sep 26 at 10:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains perfect in win
McManus connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Jaguars.
Analysis: McManus connected from 32, 40 and 46 yards in the contest. Through two weeks, the veteran kicker has been perfect on all field-goal and extra-point attempts. McManus will look to keep the streak going in Week 3 when the Broncos host the Jets.
Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 6:01am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win
McManus connected on both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 27-13 win against the Giants.
Analysis: McManus converted from 23 yards during the second quarter and 36 yards in the fourth quarter. The 30-year-old was perfect Sunday, and he has a great chance to keep it going when the Broncos visit the Jaguars on Sunday.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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Hits 10 50+ yarders
McManus converted 28 of 34 field goals and 24 of 27 point-after attempts in 2020.
Analysis: McManus was handed a big contract early in the season and delivered mixed results. One one hand, he led the league with 10 field goals of 50 or more yards. On the other, his field-goal conversion rate was just above his career average and he missed as many point-after attempts in 2020 as he had in his entire career heading into the season. Six of McManus's nine total misses on the year came in the final three games of the season, including two near-impossibly long misses in Week 17 versus…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 17 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses three long kicks
McManus converted field goals of of 22, 26, and 37 yards during Sunday's loss to Las Vegas while also making both of his point-after attempts. He missed a field-goal attempt of 56 yards and had attempts of 63 and 70 yards blocked.
Analysis: The Broncos really tested McManus' leg Sunday, with his attempts from 70 and 63 yards coming at the end of both halves, respectively. Though he ended the season on a bit of a cold streak, going 7-for-12 on field-goal attempts during the final quarter of the year, he still managed to finish ninth in the league with 28 total field goals and first in the league with 10 field goals of 50 or more yards.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Has costly miss
McManus converted an extra point and field goals of 30, 50 and 52 yards during Sunday's 19-16 loss at the Chargers.
Analysis: McManus' leg from 50-plus yards kept the Broncos in the game Sunday, but it was his uncharacteristic miss earlier that contributed to the Broncos' loss. McManus shanked a 42-yard attempt early in the second quarter, and, after the play was called back for a defensive offsides, McManus hit the upright on the 37-yard retry. It was McManus' first miss from inside 40 yards since Week 5 of the 2017 season. He'll look to start a new streak Sunday against Las Vegas, against which McManus converted…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 6:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Back with team
McManus will be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday and rejoin the Broncos for practice, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: McManus was placed on the list Dec. 14 after being deemed a close contact of an individual infected by COVID-19. Though he continued to test negative for the virus in the days that followed, the timing of McManus' placement on the list left him unavailable for Saturday's 48-19 loss to the Bills. Now that he's been reinstated to the roster, McManus will settle back in as the Broncos' kicker in place of Taylor Russolino, who moved back to the practice squad following the Week 15 loss.
Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Saturday
McManus, who remains on the reserve/COVID-19 list, won't be available for Saturday's game against the Bills, Ryan O'Halloran of The Denver Post reports.
Analysis: Though McManus continues to test negative for the virus after landing on the list Monday due to being a close contact of an infected individual, he won't be eligible to return to the 53-man roster until Sunday. As a result, McManus will have to sit out for the first time this season, forcing the team to summon Taylor Russolino from the practice squad to handle Week 15 kicking duties.
Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Not expected to kick Saturday
The Broncos are expected to be without McManus (undisclosed) Saturday against the Bills, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: McManus landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list as a close contact, with Palmer noting that if Denver's game was Sunday he'd be able to play. Instead, the Broncos are hosting the Bills on Saturday, with Taylor Russolino expected to handle the team's Week 15 kicking duties.
Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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Continues to test negative
McManus remains in self-isolation Wednesday after recently coming into close contact with an individual infected with COVID-19, but the kicker continues to test negative for the virus, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: McManus previously stated that he intends to suit up Saturday against the Bills, and his string negative tests may give him a chance to do so. Still, the kicker will need to be officially removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list before his availability can be guaranteed. Taylor Russolino remains on Denver's practice squad and would likely be promoted to handle Week 15 kicking duties should McManus fails to get clearance before Saturday.
Published: Wed, Dec 16 at 11:19am by Rotowire.com
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Heading to reserve list
McManus will be heading to the reserve/COVID-19 list, per his personal Twitter account.
Analysis: McManus adds that his close contact with a COVID-infected individual took place outside of Broncos headquarters and that it is his intention to still suit up against the Bills on Saturday. McManus's confidence aside, the news does place his availability in jeopardy given the short week. If he's able to play, he'll be coming off one of the roughest outings of his career in which he missed two of four point-after attempts.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Converts two of three kicks
McManus made one of two field-goal attempts and his lone PAT during Sunday's 22-16 loss to Kansas City.
Analysis: The 29-year-old converted from 53 yards during the first quarter, but he missed wide left on a 57-yard field goal shortly before halftime. It's his first missed field goal since Week 2, which was also a 50-plus yard attempt. McManus is 22-for-24 on field-goal attempts and 19-for-20 on PATs through 12 games this season.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 6:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice Friday
McManus (personal) returned to practice as expected Friday, Troy Renck of ABC Denver7 reports.
Analysis: McManus missed Thursday's practice with an excused personal absence but was back in the fold Friday. He should be all systems go for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Away from team
McManus was away from the team Thursday with an excused absence for personal reasons, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: As Kils points out, McManus is expected to rejoin the team Friday ahead of its game Sunday against the Chiefs, so the kicker isn't in jeopardy of missing action. McManus connected on a career-long 58-yard field goal in last Sunday's loss to New Orleans, and with Drew Lock officially activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he could have more opportunities to score points in Week 13.
Published: Thu, Dec 3 at 3:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Sets career long
McManus converted his lone field-goal attempt, a 58-yarder, during Sunday's 31-3 loss to New Orleans.
Analysis: The Broncos took a five-yard loss on third down midway through the third quarter on Sunday, pushing a tough field-goal try back even farther. McManus nailed it with room to spare, breaking his previous career long of 57 yards set back in 2015 and keeping alive Denver's streak of never being shut out at home. Sunday was obviously a unique situation with an undrafted rookie wide receiver forced to play quarterback. Expect a few more opportunities for McManus Sunday night with Drew Lock back in…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes all four kicks
McManus made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Dolphins.
Analysis: McManus' pair of field goals both came in the second quarter, from 29 and 47 yards. The veteran has been tremendously consistent this season, and now sports 78 points through 10 games.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 11:56am by Rotowire.com
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Makes both kicks
McManus made both of his field-goal tries but did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 37-12 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: McManus converted from 50 and 33 yards on his respective kicks, improving his already-awesome record so far this season. Through nine games, the veteran has missed merely two of 36 total attempts, netting 70 points in the process.
Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 5:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches nine points
McManus made both of his field-goal attempts as well as all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: McManus converted from 43 and 41 yards on his two field goals, which helped bring his season tally to 64 points through eight games. At the moment, McManus has made 16 of 17 attempts on both field goals and extra points, bringing great consistency to Denver's kicking game.
Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Puts up seven points
McManus made his lone field-goal attempt and all four extra-point tries during Sunday's 31-30 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: The 29-year-old converted a 35-yard field goal during the first quarter and was successful on all the extra-point tries for Denver's four second-half touchdowns, including the game-winning PAT as time expired. McManus made six field goals Week 6, but he has only two attempts over the past two games. However, he draws an appealing fantasy matchup against the Falcons in Week 9.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses in snow
McManus made his only field-goal attempt but missed one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 43-16 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McManus faced snowy conditions, somewhat excusing his missed PAT, which was also his first miss this season. Through six games, McManus now sports 48 points.
Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 5:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails six field goals
McManus converted field goals of 45, 44, 27, 52, 20, and 54 yards during Sunday's 18-12 win over the Patriots.
Analysis: Kudos to you if you started McManus on Sunday, as the Temple product set a franchise record with six field goals while serving as the entirety of the Broncos' scoring offense. He's converted 11 consecutive field-goal attempts, including five from 50 yards or further. McManus is tied for the league lead with nine conversions from 40 yards out out.
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for 13 points
McManus converted field goals of 40, 54 and 53 yards during Thursday's 37-28 win over the Jets. He added four point-after conversions.
Analysis: First-time starter Brett Rypien didn't do McManus many favors in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter. With the Broncos down by one, Rypien took a 10-yard grounding penalty on third down, forcing McManus to try from 53 yards out. He nailed it for his second field goal of 50 or more yards of the quarter. The Temple product is on pace to tie his career-best field-goal percentage for a season (85.7% in 2015) and shatter his career mark for conversions of 40 yards or more (14 in 2018).
Published: Fri, Oct 2 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails 56-yarder
McManus converted an extra-point and a 56-yard field goal during Sunday's 28-10 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: McManus' 56-yarder was his longest field goal since Week 1 of the 2015 season. McManus has held value in recent seasons, as he's on a team that has had enough offense to get into field-goal range, but not enough to get into the end zone. History is repeating itself as, with Drew Lock (shoulder) out for at least another game or two, the Broncos have a more question marks on offense than answers. Expect that to continue Thursday against the Jets with Brett Rypien or Jeff Driskel leading the…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 8:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Boots two field goals
McManus converted two of three field goals -- from 49 and 27 yards out -- and made an extra-point during Sunday's 26-21 loss in Pittsburgh. He missed a 58-yard attempt.
Analysis: McManus attempted his first three field-goal tries of the season after signing his megadeal to remain in Denver just prior to the start of the season. No one will begrudge McManus for missing a 58-yarder in a very difficult stadium in which to kick, but how McManus performs with longer kicks bears watching. He's been nearly automatic from inside 50 yards since the start of 2018, converting 47 of his 49 attempts. Despite a huge leg, however, he's just six for 15 from 50 and out.
Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Sinks two PATs in opener
McManus didn't attempt a field goal in Monday's 16-14 loss to the Titans but made both his PAT attempts.
Analysis: McManus didn't get many opportunities, as the Denver offense often failed to move the ball and got into the end zone both times that it got rolling. With a road date against the stingy Steelers defense on tap in Week 2, McManus' kicking opportunities likely will remain limited.
Published: Wed, Sep 16 at 11:07am by Rotowire.com
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Rewarded with extension
The Broncos and McManus have agreed to a four-year, $17.2 million extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: McManus was set to play the season on a one-year deal with the opportunity to enter free agency in the offseason. However, he'll now be in Denver long term while being paid at least $9.5 million in fully guaranteed money. The contract rewards McManus for his accuracy, as he has made 82 percent of his kicks across six seasons in Denver, including going 29 of 34 in 2019.
Published: Fri, Sep 11 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Coming back in 2020
The Broncos picked up McManus' $1 million option for 2020, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
Analysis: McManus is coming off another solid year with Denver, as he connected on 29 of 34 field goals (85.3 percent) and 25 of 26 extra points. The 28-year-old kicker hit four of seven kicks from beyond 50 yards, and he's poised to be the Broncos' starter again in 2020.
Published: Tue, Feb 25 at 1:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Scores 112 points in 2019
McManus converted 29 of 34 field goals, with a season high of 53 yards, and 25 of 26 point-after attempts in 2019.
Analysis: A strong argument can be made that 2019 was McManus' finest statistical performance. He ended one field goal off his career high and a fraction of a percentage point off his career best conversion rate. More importantly was from where he was kicking them; his 14 field goals from 40 yards and farther out obliterated his previous season high of 10. He ended 2019 tied for fifth in the league with 29 total field goals, and his 14 field goals from 40 yards and farther also ranked fifth. If the…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 7 at 5:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for nine points
McManus converted field goals of 34 and 26 yards and all three of his point-after tries during Sunday's 27-17 win over the Lions.
Analysis: McManus snapped a two-game streak in which he kicked just a single field goal. Still, he's seventh in the league with 26 made field goals, and his 11 conversions of at least 40 yards are tied for fifth in the league. The season ends Sunday versus a Raiders team against which McManus converted three of four field-goal attempts in Week 1.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 8:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for entire offense
McManus converted a 32-yard field goal during Sunday's 23-3 loss in Kansas City.
Analysis: Sunday was the second time in Denver's last four games in which McManus accounted for the Broncos' entire scoring output with a single field goal. Despite that modest production, McManus still ranks seventh in the league with 24 field goals. He will end the season in the Mile High air against Detroit and Oakland, owners of, respectively, the league's 26th- and 28th-ranked scoring defenses.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 5:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Coverts all five PATs
McManus connected on all five of his point-after attempts and a 36-yard field goal try during Sunday's 38-24 win over Houston.
Analysis: Sunday's five point-afters were McManus' most since Week 7 of 2018, a testament to just how bad Denver's offense has been of late. The team has seemed to turn a corner with rookie Drew Lock, leading to more opportunities for McManus, but the Broncos will be tested Sunday in Kansas City. The Chiefs helped generate the only scoreless game of McManus' career in Week 7.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 4:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails game-winner
McManus converted both of his point-after attempts and field-goal attempts of 31, 52 and 53 yards during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: You'd have to go back to Week 1 of 2018 for the last time McManus converted multiple kicks beyond 50 yards. McManus had a streak of seven straight misses from that distance dating back to 2018, but he now has converted three straight. He said after the game that he felt as though he exorcized some bad feelings after missing a key kick in Week 11 against Minnesota. A more confident McManus takes on a Houston team that has surrendered 18 opponent field goals this year, 17th in the league.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 9:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Accounts for entire offense
McManus converted a 45-yard field goal during Sunday's 20-3 loss in Buffalo.
Analysis: Thanks to a miserable offensive output, McManus' only attempt of the afternoon was a 45-yard attempt into a stiff wind, which the Temple product converted. Despite attempting just one field goal in three of his last five games, McManus still ranks ninth in the league in field-goal attempts with 23 and is sixth in the league in converted field goals of 40 or more yards with nine. Next up is a matchup against the Chargers, against which he converted field goals of 46 and 40 yards in Week 5.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 7:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses key kick in loss
McManus converted three of four field-goal attempts and a lone extra-point try in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: McManus connected on two kicks from beyond 40 yards and made another 29-yarder, but he pushed a 43-yard attempt wide right late in the fourth quarter. If McManus made that kick, it likely would've afforded the kicker a shot at a potential game-winning field goal on the Broncos' final drive. Instead, down four points, the offense was forced to go for the touchdown, and it was unsuccessful. McManus has nailed every kick under 40 yards this year, but he's misfired on four of 12 tries from beyond.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Flawless versus Browns
McManus converted his only field-goal attempt, from 43 yards, and all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 24-19 win over the Browns.
Analysis: McManus did all he was asked during the Week 9 victory. He's made 15 of 18 field-goal attempts and 12 of 13 extra-point tries on the year. After the Broncos' bye, McManus is slated for a tough Week 10 contest against the Vikings.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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