- Joey Slye
- #13
- Team NE
- Pos K
- Status AActive
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Finishes 2024 strong
Slye made all three of his field-goal tries and both of his extra-point attempts during the Patriots' 23-16 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye hadn't attempted a field goal in the Patriots' last two games entering Week 18, but he was kept busy Sunday as backup quarterback Joe Milton led New England on five scoring drives. All three of Slye's field-goal attempts came in the second half, with his 43 and 50-yard field goals in the fourth quarter extending the Patriots' lead. Slye will finish the 2024 regular season having made 26 of 33 field-goal attempts (78.8 percent) and 25 of 26 extra-point tries. He signed a one-year deal with…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 5 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes lone extra-point attempt
Slye converted on his lone extra-point try during the Patriots' 40-7 loss to the Chargers on Saturday.
Analysis: It was another quiet day for Slye as the Patriots' offense struggled to move the ball down the field and was limited to 181 yards against a stout Chargers defense. Slye hasn't attempted a field goal over his last two games, and through 16 regular-season games he's gone 23-for-30 on field-goal attempts and 23-for-24 on extra-point tries.
Published: Sat, Dec 28 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited to extra points
Slye converted all three of his extra-point attempts in New England's 24-21 loss to Buffalo on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye did not attempt a field goal Sunday for just the second time this season as all three of the Patriots' scoring drives resulted in touchdowns. Slye was a fairly accurate kicker through the first 11 games of the regular season, going 19-for-22 on field-goal attempts and 15-for-16 on extra-point tries over that span. He's made all seven of his extra-point attempts in his last four games, but across that span he's also gone 4-for-8 on field-goal attempts, with two of those misses coming from…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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Struggles continue Sunday
Slye made one of his two field-goal tries and converted both of his two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 30-17 loss at Arizona.
Analysis: On the Patriots' first drive of the game, Slye hooked a 53-yard attempt wide to the left and extended his streak of games with at least one missed kick to four. Even when New England's sluggish offense has moved the ball this season, he's been inconsistent, making him an unappealing option for what remains of the fantasy playoffs.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 7:33am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two FGAs in loss
Slye went 3-for-5 on field-goal tries while making his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Slye began his day with three straight field-goal makes from 35 yards, 31 yards and 54 yards versus Indianapolis. He then missed a chip-shot 25-yarder on the team's final possession of the first half before later missing a nearly impossible 68-yard attempt to end the game. The kicker has now made 22 of 28 field-goal tries while going 17-for-18 on PATs in 2024.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses lone field-goal try Sunday
Slye missed his only field-goal attempt but converted his only extra-point try during Sunday's 34-15 loss at Miami.
Analysis: Slye's only shot at a field goal in Week 12 came towards the end of the first quarter, and he drove the 45-yard kick off the right upright. He has now missed a kick in three of his last four games heading into a Week 13 matchup versus the Colts.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 7:21am by Rotowire.com
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Hits three field goals in loss
Slye went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and made one of two PATs in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Slye made multiple field goals for the second straight week after going five straight weeks without doing so prior. His longest make of the day came from 42 yards, while he did miss an extra-point attempt for the first time this year. Through 11 contests, the kicker has gone 19-for-22 on field-goal attempts and 15-for-16 on PATs.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect versus Bears
Slye made all four of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during New England's 19-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye was perfect through all five of his kicks during Sunday's victory, and he outscored Chicago's entire team. He will look to build off this performance during the team's Week 11 matchup versus the Rams.
Published: Sun, Nov 10 at 1:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses valuable opportunity Sunday
Slye made one of his two field-goal tries and converted both of his two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss at Tennessee.
Analysis: Both of Slye's field-goal tries in Week 9 came from longer than 50 yards out, a tough ask for any kicker. But after such a close loss, the Patriots will probably look back on the 56-yarder he missed in the first quarter as a squandered opportunity. New England's struggling offense will get another stiff test in Week 10 at Chicago.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 7:32am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet day in Week 8 win
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and converted on both extra-point tries in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Slye was successful on a 23-yard chip shot in the fourth quarter, which gave the Patriots a one-point lead with 7:36 left to play in the game. Slye is now 11-for-13 on field-goal attempts and 11-for-11 on extra-point tries through the first seven games of the regular season.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 2:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Not heavily involved in loss
Slye made his only field-goal try and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Analysis: Slye's 41-yarder early in the second quarter put the Patriots up 10-0, but momentum quickly swung in Jacksonville's favor afterwards, leaving Slye without any further scoring chances. Though New England's office has improved since Drake Maye took over as starter, it remains one of the worst in the league by many metrics so far this season, rendering Slye non-viable in most fantasy formats.
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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Not a big factor Sunday
Slye made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-21 loss versus the Texans.
Analysis: Slye did not attempt any field-goal attempts for the first time this season. However, New England looked improved on offense with rookie Drake Maye under center, and if that's sustained, it could provide a boost to Slye's fantasy value in the long run.
Published: Mon, Oct 14 at 8:28am by Rotowire.com
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Misses one in loss
Slye made his lone extra-point try but missed one of two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Slye missed a 33-yard attempt wide right in the second quarter, which would have given the Patriots a 10-3 lead before halftime. However, he opened the second-half scoring with a 38-yard make. Next up for the Virginia Tech product and New England is a Week 6 visit from the Texans.
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 1:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails long field goal
Slye made his lone extra-point try and both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Slye's performance came in a losing effort, but it was impressive nonetheless. Before making a 54-yard attempt in the fourth quarter, the Virginia Tech product successfully hit a 63-yard try going into halftime, a kick that qualifies as the fourth-longest made field goal in NFL history and the second-longest field goal in an outdoor setting.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Converts only FG attempt Week 3
Slye made his only field-goal try and didn't attempt any extra points in last Thursday's Week 3 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Slye accounted for New England's only points in the defeat with a 44-yard field goal in the second quarter. The veteran kicker has gone 6-for-7 in field-goal tries through three weeks, with his only miss being a 48-yard attempt that was blocked. Though the Patriots are averaging only 13.0 points this season, Slye has managed to maintain moderate productivity since the team has struggled to score TDs when managing to get into the red zone.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses one in loss
Slye made both of his extra-point tries but missed one of three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Slye hit early from 29 and 28 yards, respectively. However, with the Patriots leading 20-17 and four minutes to go in the game, he had a 48-yard attempt blocked, keeping the Seahawks within a field goal. Jason Myers kicked a field goal for Seattle with less than a minute to go, and New England ultimately lost in overtime. Slye and the Patriots will travel to New York for Week 3 with a game against the Jets on Thursday.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 1 win
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted on his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: All three of Slye's field-goal attempts Sunday were within 40 yards. His longest came from 37 yards out in the fourth quarter to give the Patriots a nine-point lead. Slye will look to continue his perfect season in Week 2 against the Jets on Thursday.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Wins kicking job
Slye is on track to open the season as the Patriots' placekicker, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Slye had been competing for the job with 2023 fourth-rounder Chad Ryland, who is set to be waived. With the Commanders last year, Slye made 19 of 24 field-goal tries and 32 of 35 extra-point attempts in 17 regular-season games. Looking ahead, the 28-year-old's fantasy upside will hinge on the performance of a re-tooled New England offense that will at some point transition to rookie Drake Maye at the QB position.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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Gets opportunity with New England
Slye has agreed to a deal with the Patriots, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After being released by the Jaguars earlier this week, it didn't take long for the 28-year-old to catch on with another team. With the Commanders last year, he made 19 of his 24 field-goal tries and 32 of his 35 extra-point attempts across 17 regular-season games. Now that he's with the Patriots, Slye will have an opportunity to compete with 2023 fourth-rounder Chad Ryland, who is coming off an inconsistent rookie campaign for New England.
Published: Thu, May 2 at 9:18am by Rotowire.com
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Replaced by rookie
The Jaguars released Slye on Tuesday.
Analysis: Slye inked with Jacksonville as a free agent back in March, but he's now lost his spot on the roster to rookie sixth-round pick Cam Little. Meanwhile, Riley Patterson remains with the Jaguars as potential offseason competition for Little. Slye converted 19 of 24 field-goal tries and 32 of 35 extra-point attempts across 17 games with Washington last season.
Published: Tue, Apr 30 at 7:17am by Rotowire.com
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Signing with Jacksonville
Slye is signing a one-year contract with the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The Jags and Commanders now have swapped kickers, after Brandon McManus signed with Washington last week. The difference is that McManus figures to essentially be handed a starting job, whereas Slye is less proven and may have to compete with reserve/future signee Riley Patterson. Slye's career field-goal percentage (82.3) and PAT percentage (88.5) both are subpar by modern standards, though he does have a strong leg and has made 20 of 32 tries from 50-plus yards in his career.
Published: Mon, Mar 18 at 6:29am by Rotowire.com
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Makes field-goal attempt in defeat
Slye made a field goal and an extra point in Sunday's 38-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Slye's lone field goal came from 36 yards out, bringing his tally to 19-for-24 on the season (79 percent). The Virginia Tech product didn't see much work this season, with 28 other kickers seeing more FGAs. The 27-year-old is set to be a free agent this offseason after signing a two-year contract with the Commanders in April 2022.
Published: Mon, Jan 8 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Makes field goal in loss
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Washington scored all 10 of its points in the second quarter, first on a 47-yard field goal from Slye and then via a Terry McLaurin touchdown catch that Slye followed with an extra point. The Commanders close out the season by hosting the Cowboys in Week 18.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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Again held without a field goal
Slye did not attempt a field goal and made all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 30-28 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: Slye is on a three-game streak without a field goal, a pattern that would be concerning even if Washington wasn't finishing out the regular season with two difficult defensive matchups against the 49ers and Cowboys. Through 15 games this season, Slye has made just 17 of 22 field-goal tries for a career-worst 77 percent conversion rate.
Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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No field goals again
Slye did not attempt a field goal and made two of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Rams.
Analysis: Syle has now gone two straight games without a field goal after he missed his lone attempt in the Commanders' previous game against the Dolphins. The veteran kicker has just 22 FGAs on the season, converting 17 of those (77.0 percent success rate). His PAT miss Sunday was his third of the season on 29 attempts. Next up for Syle and Washington is a Week 16 matchup with the Jets.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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Misses lone field-goal attempt
Slye missed his only field-goal attempt but converted his only extra-point try in Sunday's 45-15 loss versus the Dolphins.
Analysis: Washington's offense was only able to log 245 total yards in Week 13, so Slye's opportunities to kick were predictably few and far between. His only chance at a field goal didn't come until the fourth quarter when the game was already out of reach, and he pushed the 53-yard attempt wide right. After a bye in Week 14, the Commanders will travel to take on a middling Rams defense.
Published: Mon, Dec 4 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Knocks down only field goal in loss
Slye converted on a 43-yard field-goal try and his lone extra-point attempt during Thursday's 45-10 loss to Dallas.
Analysis: Slye wasn't presented many scoring opportunities in Thursday's blowout loss, with the Commanders finding themselves trailing significantly from an early stage. Washington's offense will look to get back on track versus the Dolphins in Week 13, though Miami's defense has notably improved of late.
Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 8:27am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals in loss
Slye was able to connect on both of his field-goal tries but converted just one of two extra-point attempts in Sunday's 31-19 loss to the Giants.
Analysis: Slye missed a PAT attempt for the second week in a row, although he remained perfect for the fourth straight week on FGAs. The Virginia Tech product was good from 23 yards in the first quarter, then was successful again from 42 yards in the third quarter. Next up for Slye and the Commanders is a Thanksgiving Day divisional matchup with the Cowboys.
Published: Mon, Nov 20 at 10:30am by Rotowire.com
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Misses extra point
Syle made both of his field-goal attempts in the Commanders' 29-26 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday, but he was only able to connect on two of three extra-point tries.
Analysis: Slye's PAT miss hit the left upright after the team scored on its opening drive. He was perfect from there, hitting 49- and 47-yard field goals in the second and third quarters, respectively. He'll take the field again in Week 11 against the Giants.
Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in close win
Slye converted both of his two field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 win at New England.
Analysis: None of his kicks approached the range of the 61-yarder he made in Week 8, but Slye did enough in Week 9 to help Washington secure the win. In Week 10, the Commanders offense draws a favorable matchup against a below-average Seattle defense.
Published: Mon, Nov 6 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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Breaks franchise record Sunday
Slye converted his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-31 loss versus Philadelphia.
Analysis: On an otherwise uneventful day for Slye, he got a chance to break Washington's franchise record for its longest field goal at the end of the first half, and he booted a 61-yarder between the uprights to put the Commanders up 17-10 over their division rival at the break. It's the third straight game in which Slye has only been called on for one field-goal attempt, though, and things aren't getting much easier for Washington, which will have to travel to a hostile environment in New England for…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Has chip shot blocked Sunday
Slye failed to convert his only field-goal attempt but made his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 14-7 loss at the Giants.
Analysis: On a day where Washington struggled to get much of anything going offensively, Slye was only called out for one field-goal try. Leonard Williams rose up to block the 27-yarder early in the fourth quarter to maintain the Giants' touchdown advantage. The Commanders figure to be heavy underdogs in Week 8 versus Philadelphia, capping fantasy expectations for Slye in that contest.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 10:00am by Rotowire.com
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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.
Analysis: 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.
Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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Misses key kick Thursday
Slye converted two of his three field-goal attempts in Thursday's 40-20 loss versus Chicago.
Analysis: After the Bears jumped out to a 17-0 lead early in the second quarter, it was clear Washington would be playing catch-up and that Slye's opportunities would be few and far between. The Commanders opted to try for two after both of their two touchdowns on the night and eventually threatened to cut the game down to a one-score margin with five minutes to play. However, Slye pushed a 46-yard attempt wide to the right, effectively putting the contest out of reach. He projects as an average (at…read more
Published: Fri, Oct 6 at 10:59am by Rotowire.com
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Stays busy Sunday
Slye made all four of his extra-point tries and connected on his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 34-31 overtime loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Slye's only FGA came from 27 yards out in the second quarter, while the Commanders' four touchdowns kept him returning to the field. The veteran kicker is now 9-of-9 on PATs on the season while improving to 6-for-8 on field-goal attempts. His next kicking opportunities will come Thursday against the Bears.
Published: Mon, Oct 2 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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Makes only kick
Slye made his lone kick, a 51-yard field-goal try, in Sunday's 37-3 loss to the Bills.
Analysis: Slye missed from 49 and 59 yards in Week 2, but he bounced back in Week 3 when called upon to score the team's only points. The field goal came with only 50 seconds left in the game, which at least helped Washington avoid getting shut out. His next opportunities will come in Week 4 against the Eagles.
Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 8:21am by Rotowire.com
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Rocky performance
Slye connected on all three of his extra-point tries, but he missed two of his four field-goal attempts in a 35-33 win over the Broncos on Sunday.
Analysis: Syle missed wide right on his first FGA from 49 yards out on the team's opening drive. However, the 27-year-old recovered to connect from 44 and then from 49 yards to close out the first half. His last attempt and second miss came from 59 yards halfway through the third quarter with the game tied at 21. His next opportunities will come Week 3 against the Bills.
Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Accurate in victory
Slye converted both his two field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-16 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Slye did everything Washington asked of him in Week 1 and got off to a perfect start to the 2023 season after winning the starting job in August. In Week 2, the Commanders will travel to the Mile High City to take on Denver, a good kicking environment historically. The bad news for Slye is the Commanders will be coming in as underdogs to face a defense that allowed just 17 points in Week 1.
Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Likely starter for Washington
Slye is the only kicker on the Commanders' roster after the team released Michael Badgley on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye appeared in all 17 games for Washington last season after he originally joined the team in November of 2021. The Commanders' starting kicker job appeared to be up for grabs this preseason after the Commanders signed Badgley in May, though it looks like Slye did enough to retain this role instead. The 27-year-old converted 37 of his 42 field-goal attempts and went 33-for-38 on PATs over 23 regular-season contests with Washington, and he's entering the final season of a two-year contract.
Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 1:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses three kicks
Slye missed two of four field-goal attempts and one of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-6 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Slye converted field goals from 29 and 22 yards, but only after he missed from 31 and 52 yards, not to mention a failed PAT. In 17 games this season, Slye made just 25 of 30 field goals and 24 of 28 extra points, limiting himself to 99 total points, which ranked outside the top 25 in scoring for kickers. The 26-year-old remains under contact with Washington for next season.
Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 6:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes only field goal in Week 17
Slye made one field goal and one PAT during Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Browns.
Analysis: Slye was able to convert an extra-point attempt in the first half before later adding a 43-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The kicker has had limited opportunities in recent weeks, going 3-for-3 on field goals over his last three games. After struggling to maintain a roster spot in 2021, Slye has earned a look moving forward after he's converted 23 out of 26 field-goal tries over 16 games with the Commanders this season.
Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet outing in loss
Slye made both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 37-20 loss against the 49ers.
Analysis: Slye didn't garner a field-goal attempt for the first time since Week 3 and was held to just two PATs, as Washington opted to go for two after its final touchdown in the fourth quarter. Coming into the contest, Slye had made 22 of 25 field goals and 16 of 18 extra-point tries over his past 11 appearances, so his lack of opportunities Saturday can likely be chalked up to a tough matchup against the surging 49ers. The veteran kicker will look to get back on track against the Browns in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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Chances limited, unfavorable Sunday
Slye converted on both of his two field-goal attempts but missed his lone point-after try in Sunday's game versus the Giants.
Analysis: Slye opened the scoring with a 47-yarder late in the first quarter and connected on a 51-yarder to cut Washington's deficit to five points in the fourth quarter, but he missed his only extra point attempt in the third quarter after it was lengthened by an offensive pass interference flag on a two-point try. Kickers are rarely automatic when temperatures are hovering around freezing as they were in Washington on Sunday night, so Slye's performance in Week 15 was solid given the context, just as…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses from over 50
Slye converted on two of his three field-goal attempts and was successful on both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-20 with the Giants.
Analysis: Slye opened the scoring with a 21-yard field goal in the first quarter, then he connected on a 42-yarder late in the second. His only miss on the day came early in the four quarter from 52 yards out, which was his first miss on a field-goal attempt from 50-plus yards on the season. After a Week 14 bye, Syle will kick against the Giants again in Week 15.
Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses PAT in win
Slye made both field-goal attempts and one of two PAT tries in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Slye missed a PAT in the third quarter, but he connected on all of his other kicks, including a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 45-yarder in the fourth. The 26-year-old kicker has missed only twice on 20 field-goal attempts while converting 17 of 19 PAT attempts.
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Converts trio of FGs
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts and both PAT tries in Sunday's 23-10 win over Houston.
Analysis: Washington dominated a Texans team that fell to 1-8-1, which led to another busy outing for Slye, who has converted all seven of his field-goal attempts in the past two games. His makes against Houston came from 25, 24 and 44 yards.
Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 12:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Clutch in Monday night upset
Slye converted all four of his field-goal tries and both extra-point attempts during Monday's 32-21 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Slye enjoyed his first game of the season with four field-goal conversions during Monday night's divisional win, and it was just his second contest of the year logging at least four attempts. Washington won't always benefit from as many opportunities as the turnover-prone Eagles provided Monday, but Slye could see ample chances to score again versus the Texans in Week 11.
Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Another perfect outing
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and both extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Slye now has back-to-back weeks without a missed kick following Sunday's loss to Minnesota, where he converted from 44 yards out at the end of the second quarter. Through Washington's first nine games, the 26-year-old is 9-for-11 on field-goal attempts and 12-for-13 on extra-point tries, and he'll look to keep his strong play going in the Week 10 matchup in Philadelphia.
Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Does job in close win
Slye connected on his only field-goal attempt and both of his point-after tries during Washington's 17-16 win at Indianapolis on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye chipped in a 28-yarder to bring the Commanders within one score with six minutes remaining and knocked a game-winning point-after attempt through with 22 seconds left. The 26-year-old kicker hasn't seen a ton of opportunities this season as the Washington offense has struggled, but he's been solid in his limited opportunities with an 8-for-10 field-goal conversion rate through eight games in 2022. Unless the Commanders start scoring more consistently though, Slye still likely won't be a…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Nails three field goals in victory
Slye went 3-for-4 on field goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Packers.
Analysis: Slye was good from 22 yards in the first quarter before adding two more field goals from 31 yards and 19 yards later in the contest. The only blemish on his line was when he missed a 47-yarder late in the second quarter. Over the last two contests, Slye has gone 5-for-7 on field-goal tries and will look to remain heavily involved in Week 8 when the Commanders travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts.
Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 7:34am by Rotowire.com
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Makes two field goals in win
Slye went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts in Thursday's win over the Bears.
Analysis: Slye made a 38-yard field-goal on the Commanders' final possession before halftime and later made a chip shot 28-yard attempt in the fourth quarter. The kicker's final try in the contest was no-good from 48. Slye is now 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts this season while converting six out of seven PATs.
Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 7:52am by Rotowire.com
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Makes only attempt Sunday
Slye converted on his only field-goal attempt and both of his two point-after tries during Washington's 21-17 loss versus Tennessee on Sunday.
Analysis: Slye made a 50-yarder in the first quarter, but he didn't see another field-goal opportunity the rest of the game. He's been incredibly efficient of late, converting on 14-of-14 attempts over his last 11 games with the Commanders, but that hasn't returned great fantasy results as Washington's offense continues to sputter. With a Thursday night game in Chicago on tap for Week 6, Slye is a still poor option for fantasy managers.
Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes first field goal of 2022
Slye made one field goal and one PAT during Sunday's 25-10 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Slye's first field-goal attempt of 2022 came from 45-yards out and cut Washington's deficit to 15-10. The Commanders have been aggressive on fourth downs and two-point conversion decisions this season, which has limited Slye's opportunities. Through four weeks, the veteran kicker remains one of the least appealing kickers for fantasy purposes.
Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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No action in loss
Slye did not attempt a field goal or PAT in Sunday's 24-8 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Slye went a third consecutive week without a field-goal attempt to open the 2022 campaign and didn't have an opportunity to kick a PAT when the team went for two following their only touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter. The kicker remains one of the least appealing fantasy options at his position.
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 8:58am by Rotowire.com
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No FG attempts through two games
Slye made one of two PAT attempts in Sunday's 36-27 loss to the Lions.
Analysis: For a second consecutive week to open the season, Slye didn't attempt a field goal. He still managed to cost his team, though, as Slye's missed PAT after a fourth-quarter Washington touchdown kept Detroit's lead at nine points rather than making it a one-possession game. His lack of both volume and accuracy has made Slye an unappealing fantasy option thus far.
Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 10:39am by Rotowire.com
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No field-goal attempts in Week 1
Slye connected on both point-after tries during Sunday's 28-22 win against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Slye didn't attempt a field goal during the season opener as Washington's offense was surprising efficient in the red zone. The Commanders also opted to go for two during their final two scoring drives, first to try and tie the game at 22 and then to push their lead to six late in the fourth quarter. Regardless, both decisions cost Slye valuable scoring opportunities. Washington's offense was solid in the opener, which should bode well for Slye's chances for a bounce-back performance moving…read more
Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 10:19am by Rotowire.com
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Earns two-year contract
Slye signed a two-year contract with the Commanders on Monday.
Analysis: The full terms of Slye's deal have yet to be disclosed, though Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes the deal is worth nearly $5 million. Though he appeared in just six games with Washington last season, Slye impressed enough to earn a two-year commitment from the team. In those six contests, he converted all 12 of his field-goal attempts and nine of 10 extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Apr 11 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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Tendered by Commanders
Syle received a one-year, $2.4 million tender from the Commanders on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Slye appeared in six games for Washington last year and converted all 12 of his field-goal attempts while making nine of 10 extra-point tries. After spending time with three teams in 2021, the 25-year-old is the leading candidate to serve as the Commanders' kicker heading into 2022. He'll still face competition from Brian Johnson, whom Washington tendered earlier this week.
Published: Wed, Mar 16 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains effective in win
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts while converting his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 22-7 win over the Giants.
Analysis: Slye was consistent late in the regular season, as he made all four of his kicks in each of the final two games of the year. The 25-year-old spent the second half of the season with Washington and missed three games with a hamstring injury, but he made all 12 of his field-goal attempts while converting nine of 10 extra-point tries during his six appearances with the club. In total, he took the field in 12 games with Houston, San Francisco and Washington and converted 23 of 25 field-goal…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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Puts up 10 points in loss
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Eagles.
Analysis: Slye continues to be perfect on his field-goal tries for Washington. He's made all nine of his attempts in five games while missing just one of nine extra-point opportunities.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 11:39am by Rotowire.com
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Getting nod at kicker Sunday
Slye will serve as Washington's kicker Sunday versus the Eagles.
Analysis: Washington currently has two kickers on the active roster, and for a second consecutive game, Slye is getting the nod over Brian Johnson, who is inactive. In his first game action last Sunday since Week 12, Slye didn't see much work in a 56-14 loss at Dallas, making both extra points and not getting a chance at a field-goal attempt. He'll aim for a more fruitful performance in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet in first game back
Slye didn't attempt a field goal and made both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 56-14 loss to the Cowboys.
Analysis: Slye was activated off IR by Washington on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury and played in his first game since Week 12. The 25-year-old kicker didn't get much work as Washington fell behind 21-0 early in the first quarter and had to play catch-up the rest of the way. Barring another blowout, Slye is expected to get a few more opportunities against the Eagles in Week 17.
Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Kicking Sunday night
Slye is active for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: He'll handle Washington's kicking duties in Week 16, with Brian Johnson having been made inactive by the team. Slye, who last suited up in Week 12, was activated off IR by Washington on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Published: Sun, Dec 26 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated off IR
Slye (hamstring) has been activated off IR by Washington.
Analysis: Slye, who lasted suited up in Week 12, is thus an option to be made active for Sunday night's game against the Cowboys. At this time, however, Washington is carrying two kickers -- Slye and Brian Johnson -- ahead of Week 16 action, per Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post.
Published: Sat, Dec 25 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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Practice window opens
Washington designated Slye (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Slye was forced to IR after pulling his hamstring following a blocked field-goal attempt Week 12 against the Seahawks. After sitting out the mandatory three games, he now has a 21-day window in which to prove his health at practice, with the potential Washington activates him before Sunday's game at Dallas. In nine games for three teams this season, Slye has made 17 of 19 FGAs and 14 of 18 point-after tries.
Published: Thu, Dec 23 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits injured reserve
Slye (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Slye thus will miss at least three games as a result of the pulled hamstring he sustained during Monday's win against the Seahawks. With a multi-week absence in store for Slye, Washington signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad in a corresponding move.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Will miss time
Coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday that Slye (hamstring) will miss "a few weeks," JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Analysis: Slye suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's 17-15 win over Seattle, and he was subsequently limited to extra-point tries but unable to attempt field goals. Depending on the severity of his injury, Slye could be a candidate for a stint on IR, but no matter the case Washington will now need to pursue other options at placekicker. The Football Team does not currently have a kicker on the practice squad.
Published: Tue, Nov 30 at 6:08am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
Slye (hamstring) is available for extra-point attempts but will not attempt any field goals for the rest of Monday's game against Seattle, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Slye suffered a hamstring injury while trying to chase down a blocked extra-point attempt in the first half. He's been officially deemed questionable to return, though Washington opted to go for two rather than attempt an extra point on their first score in the second half. In addition, Tress Way -- Washington's punter -- was seen warming up for kicks on the sideline, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 7:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Hurts hamstring Monday
Slye suffered a hamstring injury during Monday's game versus the Seahawks.
Analysis: When his PAT was blocked and returned for a touchdown near the end of the first half, Slye made chase but tumbled to the ground on the play. He was favoring his left leg thereafter and now may not return to action Monday. In Slye's place, Tress Way will handle placekicking duties for Washington.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect once again
Slye converted both of his field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Slye has had plenty of work during his first two games with Washington, and he hasn't yet missed any kicks during that time. Since joining his new team, the 25-year-old has made all five of his field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Nov 22 at 9:19am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in team debut
Slye converted all three of his field-goal attempts while drilling both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Slye signed with Washington on Tuesday to replace Chris Blewitt, and he was perfect in his debut for Washington to help propel the team to the upset win. The 25-year-old has appeared in seven games with the Texans, 49ers and Washington to begin the year and has made 14 of 16 field-goal attempts while converting 11 of 14 extra-point tries.
Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 9:31am by Rotowire.com
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New kicker in D.C.
Slye signed with Washington on Tuesday.
Analysis: Since being waived by Carolina in the preseason, Slye has now spent time in three organizations, as he had stints in Houston and San Francisco before signing on in Washington. Seeing action in six games between his two prior squads, Slye connected on 11 of 13 field-goal attempts -- including a 3-for-3 mark from 50-plus yards -- and nine of 12 extra-point tries. Washington is hoping Slye can provide an upgrade at the kicker position over Chris Blewitt, who was released Tuesday after missing…read more
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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Waived by 49ers
Slye was waived by the 49ers on Tuesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The kicker was let go Tuesday after starting the last three games for San Francisco. The move was made because Robbie Gould (groin) is expected to be activated this week. Slye went 7-for-8 on field goals for the team and 2-for-4 on PATs, but will now be claimed by another team, added to San Francisco's practice squad or released.
Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 3:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts 13 points in win
Slye connected on four of five field-goal attempts while going 1-for-2 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 33-22 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Slye missed his first field-goal attempt out of the gates from 48 yards out, but he went on to hit his next four tries, including a game-high 52-yard make. The 25-year-old has performed well in place of the injured Robbie Gould (groin), going 7-for-8 on field-goal attempts in his three games with San Francisco. The latter was reportedly working out on the field prior to Sunday's win, which could spell the end of Slye's tenure with the 49ers if the club activates the reliable kicker off of IR…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 2:59am by Rotowire.com
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Six points on SNF
Slye went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts but missed his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Slye had to deal with rough weather in Santa Clara on Sunday, as winds were swirling and the rain was continuous throughout the entire contest. While the 25-year-old missed an extra point, he did manage to hit an impressive 56-yard field goal in the poor conditions. Robbie Gould (groin) will be forced to miss at least one more contest, so Slye is lined up to get another start against the Bears next Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid debut in SF
Slye connected from 47 yards out and converted his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 17-10 loss to Arizona.
Analysis: Slye took over for Robbie Gould (groin), who was placed on IR last week. The 25-year-old went 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts with Houston prior to being scooped up by San Francisco. Slye should continue to start for at least two more games while Gould is on the mend, starting with a matchup against the Colts in Week 7 following the team's bye.
Published: Mon, Oct 11 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Ends up in Bay Area
The 49ers signed Slye on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: With kicker Robbie Gould (groin) set to miss multiple weeks, Slye will get the first shot to replace him after going through a workout Tuesday along with Michael Badgley and Brett Maher, according to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston. Slye filled in for Ka'imi Fairbairn in Houston for the first three games of the current campaign, making four of five field-goal attempts and seven of eight point-after tries.
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Dropped by Houston
The Texans waived Slye on Thursday.
Analysis: After Houston elevated Slye from its practice squad ahead of both of its first two games to handle kicking duties, the 25-year-old was officially signed to the 53-man roster prior to last week's loss to the Panthers. Though he performed capably by connecting on 11 of his 13 kicks for Houston, Slye will ultimately lose hold of the job with top kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) on track to return from injured reserve for the Texans' Week 4 matchup with Buffalo. Slye shouldn't have much trouble…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 30 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses one kick
Slye made his lone field-goal attempt and miss his only PAT during Thursday's 24-9 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: The Texans unsurprisingly struggled to move the ball with rookie third-rounder Davis Mills helming the offense, and Slye's only field-goal opportunity -- which he converted -- came from 53 yards during the fourth quarter. The 25-year-old is 4-for-5 on field goals and 7-for-8 on extra points through the first three games of the season, but Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) is progressing in his recovery and is eligible to be activated from injured reserve, so the clock is ticking on Slye's time as…read more
Published: Fri, Sep 24 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Signed to Houston's roster
The Texans signed Slye to their 53-man roster ahead of Thursday's game against the Panthers.
Analysis: Houston elevated Slye to the 53-man roster for the third time this season Wednesday, but his signing Thursday suggests he won't be immediately sent back to the practice squad following the matchup with Carolina. Even so, whether Slye remains Houston's kicker for the Week 4 game in Buffalo may hinge on the health of Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg). After opening the season on injured reserve, Fairbairn is first eligible to return Week 4, though it's unclear if he's made enough progress in his recovery at…read more
Published: Thu, Sep 23 at 1:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to kick for Houston in Week 3
The Texans elevated Slye from the practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Slye is set for a third straight turn as Houston's placekicker, as Ka'imi Fairbairn won't be eligible to come off injured reserve until Week 4 at the earliest. In last weekend's loss to Cleveland, the Texans only afforded Slye one field-goal attempt, which he missed. Now, with rookie Davis Mills set to helm Houston's offense Thursday against the Panthers, Slye could have limited scoring opportunities once again.
Published: Wed, Sep 22 at 11:17am by Rotowire.com
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Reverts to practice squad
Slye reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Slye missed his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's loss to the Browns. However, he did convert all three of his extra-point attempts. He's been filling in for Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) as Houston's placekicker.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses late FGA
Slye missed his lone field-goal attempt and went 3-for-3 on extra-point kicks in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.
Analysis: Slye was wide left from 41 yards out with just over two minutes left, negating the Texans' attempted comeback from a 10-point deficit. It was his first miss in five tries this season. Slye's expected to be Houston's placekicker until Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) is ready and can be reinstated from injured reserve.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:36am by Rotowire.com
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Set to be top kicker
Slye was elevated from Houston's practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Slye drilled all three of his attempts in the season opener and he'll be slated to be the top kicker once more with Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) still sidelined. Slye will likely officially join the active roster next week, as he's now out of practice squad elevations.
Published: Sat, Sep 18 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Reverts back to practice squad
Slye reverted back to the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Analysis: Slye connected on all three of his field goals and all four of his extra points during Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville. With Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) on IR for at least three weeks, Slye will likely be flipped back to the active roster ahead of Week 2.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Big game in opener
Slye converted all three field-goal attempts and four extra-point kicks in Sunday's 37-21 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: Slye was added to the active roster from the practice squad because primary kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) was inactive. His productive 13-point day may be enticing, but unless Fairbairn's injury is significant, it does not mean much for Slye's fantasy prospects for the season.
Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 7:35am by Rotowire.com
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Bumps to active roster
The Texans elevated Slye from the practice squad Saturday, independent NFL journalist Aaron Wilson reports.
Analysis: Ka'imi Fairbairn missed Houston's exhibition finale with a minor injury, which was revealed to be a tweak of a leg muscle. Coach David Culley ruled Fairbairn out for Week 1 on Wednesday before the team placed him on IR shortly thereafter. Slye, whom the Texans signed to the practice squad this week, thus will handle placekicking duties Sunday and perhaps beyond. As the Panthers' primary kicker the past two seasons, he connected on 79.4 percent of field-goal attempts and 90.1 percent of his…read more
Published: Sat, Sep 11 at 4:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to kick for Houston in Week 1
The Texans are expected to promote Slye from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars after Houston placed kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) on injured reserve, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Fairbairn pulled a muscle during warmups for the team's final preseason game and will now miss at least the first three weeks of the season. Houston signed Joey Slye to its practice squad Tuesday, and he appears to be the best option to kick for the team Week 1. Slye spent the last two seasons with the Panthers and booted eight field goals from 50 yards or longer in 2019, but his proficiency from distance took a big step back in 2020.
Published: Wed, Sep 8 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Heads to Houston
Slye was signed to the Texans' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: The 25-year-old was let go by the Panthers at roster cutdowns and will now join the Texans as kicking depth with Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) nursing a minor injury. Slye has massive range but struggled with consistency in his first two NFL seasons, going 54-for-68 on field-goal attempts and 64-for-71 on PATs.
Published: Tue, Sep 7 at 8:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Let go Saturday
Slye was waived by the Panthers on Saturday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It was reported only minutes earlier that Slye had officially lost the kicking competition to Ryan Santoso, so it's not a surprise to see the Panthers move on from him shortly after. Slye obviously has one of the strongest legs in the league, but accuracy concerns have been an issue for the Virginia Tech product since he came into the league. The two-year starter's big leg likely will net him another opportunity with a different team, but he'll obviously have to work out the lack of consistency…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Could be cut soon
The Panthers may waive Slye before Tuesday's cut deadline, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: They'd be doing Slye a favor if it's already been determined that Ryan Santoso will be the Week 1 kicker. Slye has one of the strongest right legs in the league, but his accuracy has been inconsistent, and it sounds like he took a step backward this summer. As a result, the Panthers tried out different kickers, with Santoso perhaps locking down the job when he made each of his five kicks in Friday's preseason game against Pittsburgh. Slye's struggles continued in the game, as he missed from 49…read more
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Misses once again
Slye missed his only field-goal attempt but made his lone extra-point try in Friday night's 34-9 preseason win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Slye watched the newly acquired Ryan Santoso make all five of his kicks, including a 52-yarder, while he missed his first attempt from 49 yards. That contrast, along with Slye's well-documented inconsistencies of late, could cost him his job as Carolina's kicker, a role he's held the past two seasons.
Published: Sat, Aug 28 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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Needs solid game Friday
Slye could lose ground to Ryan Santoso if his slump continues during Friday's preseason finale against the Steelers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Slye has missed three kicks so far this preseason, and the Panthers recently acquired Santoso from the Giants via trade. Of course, Carolina only traded a conditional seventh-round pick in exchange for Santoso, and the condition requires him to play two regular-season games, so the team won't be at a loss if Slye wins the starting gig. The Panthers will give Slye another chance to prove himself Friday, but any more mistakes could prove costly.
Published: Fri, Aug 27 at 11:03am by Rotowire.com
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Could face job challenge
Panthers GM Scott Fitterer said the Panthers like Slye but will continue to look at other kickers, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Slye is the only kicker on the roster, despite making just 79.4 percent of his field-goal attempts through two seasons. He does have a huge leg, but even then, he went just 1-of-6 from 50-plus last year, down from 8-of-11 in 2019. He's now been struggling in the preseason, and the Panthers seem to be getting nervous with their opener less than three weeks away. The team will continue to try out kickers and may actually sign one soon.
Published: Tue, Aug 24 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Another miss Saturday
Slye missed from 37 yards but later converted a 41-yard field goal during Saturday's 20-3 preseason loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Slye has missed three kicks in Carolina's two preseason outings thus far, a less-than-ideal start to the campaign following some erraticism last term. After the game, coach Matt Rhule acknowledged Slye's struggles and hopes he'll get over the hump soon, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports. As a result, it'll be interesting to see how Slye, who has been the Panthers' kicker the past two years, fares in Friday's exhibition finale versus the Steelers.
Published: Sun, Aug 22 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Just one point in finale
Slye did not attempt a field goal but made his only extra point in Sunday's 33-7 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Slye was limited to PAT work as Carolina's offense struggled to get in scoring position for the second straight week. Despite combining for just three points in his last two outings, Slye still racked up 120 points on the campaign, making 29 of 36 field goals and 33 of 36 extra points. Notably, however, five of Slye's field-goal misses came from 50-plus yards, where his strong leg influenced the Panthers to attempt potential record-long kicks on a couple desperate occasions. However, he still…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 6:54am by Rotowire.com
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Misses PAT in win
Slye did not attempt a field goal and missed one of his three extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-13 win over Washington.
Analysis: Slye went wide right with his opening PAT attempt, marking his first extra-point miss since Week 3. That miscue along with zero field-goal attempts left Slye with a season low in points. However, with 119 total stops this season, Slye will have another chance to add to his career best Sunday versus the Saints.
Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits double figures
Slye made all three of his field goals as well as his only extra-point try in Saturday's 24-16 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Slye converted from 36, 22 and 33 yards on his field goals, which helped him reach double-digit points for the fifth time this season. With four straight games of at least eight points, Slye currently sports 117 with two contests remaining.
Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches nine points
Slye made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Slye converted from 35 and 26 yards on his field goals, which, along with his three PATs, gave him a third straight outing with at least eight points. That production sees Slye currently sitting on 107 points this season, ranking him eighth among kickers league-wide.
Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 7:16am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks
Slye made two of four field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-27 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Slye converted from 40 and 21 yards on his respective field-goal makes, but he had a 28-yarder blocked in the third quarter and then went wide left with a 54-yarder to win the game as time expired. Although he'll be disappointed by those missed opportunities, Slye's nine points Sunday marked his highest total in his last six appearances, bringing his tally to 98 points through 12 games.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all four kicks
Slye made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-0 win over the Lions.
Analysis: Slye's big leg was on display, as he converted a 56-yarder in the third quarter for a new career long. The second-year pro then made a 37-yard kick in the fourth, bringing his tally to eight points, which marked his best total since Week 6.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 6:30am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all three kicks
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 46-23 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Slye converted from 46 yards on his lone field goal, but with his opportunities limited Sunday, he posted his fourth straight game with single-digit points. Although Slye still sports 81 points through 10 games, his recent outputs have slowed his pace significantly.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks
Slye missed two of his three field-goal attempts but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Slye converted from 47 yards on his first field goal, but then hit the left upright from 51 yards and went wide right on a potential-record, 67-yard attempt as regulation expired. By making all four of his PATs, however, Slye managed seven points in total, his highest amount over the past three weeks.
Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 6:33am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all three kicks
Slye made his only field-goal attempt as well as both of his extra-point tries in Thursday night's 25-17 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Slye converted from 39 yards on his field-goal effort but again had his opportunities limited by a Panthers offense that struggled to move the ball. With All-Pro tailback Christian McCaffrey (ankle) seemingly set to return in Week 9, however, Slye could get more involved going forward, and his current total of 69 points through eight games still represents quality value.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 5:50am by Rotowire.com
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Misses record kick
Slye made one of two field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Saints.
Analysis: Slye's only miss came on a 65-yard attempt that would've set an NFL record while tying the game with under two minutes remaining. The big-legged kicker was just short on that try, but he converted from 43 yards on his prior field-goal attempt Sunday. Through seven games, Slye now sports 64 points, and he has a great chance to add to that hefty total in Week 8 versus the Falcons.
Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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Activated from COVID-19 list
The Panthers activated Slye from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Slye's activation after just two days suggests the kicker's placement on the list may just have been precautionary. He's now on track to fill his normal duties Sunday at New Orleans. Slye has connected on 16 of 18 field-goal attempts through six games this season.
Published: Fri, Oct 23 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on COVID-19 list
The Panthers placed Slye on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Analysis: Slye's placement on the list means that he has either tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close contact with another person who has tested positive. The Panthers don't currently have another kicker on the roster, so look for the team to make a transaction ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints. Slye will remain in isolation from the team until he tests negative for the coronavirus on two occasions at least 24 hours apart.
Published: Wed, Oct 21 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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Another double-digit outing
Slye made three of four field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Slye converted from 21 and 20 yards on his first two field-goal efforts, then missed wide right from 54 yards before closing the day with a 48-yard make. With an extra point tossed in there as well, the second-year pro hit double figures for the second straight game, bringing his season tally to an impressive 58 points through six outings.
Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 6:55am by Rotowire.com
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Flawless in win
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Slye converted from 38, 39 and 22 yards on his field-goal tries, bringing his tally to 11 points on the day. The second-year pro has notched double-digit points in three of five outings this season, with Sunday's performance marking his second without a missed kick.
Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 6:26am by Rotowire.com
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Misses field goal
Slye missed one of two field-goal attempts but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.
Analysis: Slye converted from 27 yards to open the fourth quarter but then went wide right from 42 yards to stall Carolina's next series. Although his seven points produced a decent return, Slye has now missed a kick in three out of four games thus far, leaving further points on the board Sunday.
Published: Mon, Oct 5 at 6:54am by Rotowire.com
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Scores 15 points
Slye made all five of his field-goal attempts but missed his only extra-point try in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Slye nailed kicks from 29, 24, 30, 22 and 31 yards as Carolina's offense failed to score touchdowns from in close. The one time the Panthers did find the end zone, however, Slye's extra-point try was blocked. Although he'll be disappointed by having missed two of his five PATs so far, with a season-high 15 points Sunday, Slye still sports a healthy 30 through three weeks.
Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 7:14am by Rotowire.com
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Makes all three kicks
Slye made his lone field-goal attempt as well as both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Slye, who missed an extra point in Week 1, was perfect on his three kicks Sunday, converting from 23 yards on his only field goal. Through two games, the second-year kicker now sports 15 points.
Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 7:23am by Rotowire.com
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Misses extra point
Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts but missed one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-30 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Slye converted from 47, 46 and 31 yards on his respective field goals, showing his strong leg in the process. However, the second-year kicker went wide left with his first extra-point attempt of the season, putting the Panthers in a tough situation as they trailed by four points late. While Slye will be disappointed by that miscue, his fantasy owners should at least be encouraged by him posting double-digit points to start the season.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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Left with no competition
Slye is left as the only kicker on the Panthers' roster with the team choosing to cut Graham Gano (knee), Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Slye filled in for an injured Gano last season and quickly made an impression with his leg strength. The rookie missed four PATs and a chip-shot field goal, but he went 8 of 11 from 50-plus yards and forced touchbacks on 66 of 70 kickoffs (94.3 percent). While there's no guarantee he puts it all together, Slye offers obvious potential to be one of the best kickers in the NFL. He may even have a strong enough leg to warrant fantasy consideration without the benefit of being attached to a top…read more
Published: Thu, Jul 30 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Facing competition
Slye is expected to compete with Graham Gano for the Panthers' kicking job during training camp and the preseason, Alaina Getzenberg of The Charlotte Observer reports.
Analysis: Slye replaced Gano as the Panthers' kicker after the latter went down with a season-ending knee injury during the 2019 preseason. The 24-year-old went on to convert 25 of 32 field-goal attempts and 31 of 35 extra-point attempts during his inaugural NFL campaign. Gano had been the team's main kicker since 2013 prior to his injury.
Published: Wed, Jun 17 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking with Panthers
Slye signed a one-year contract extension with the Panthers on Thursday, Max Henson of the Panthers' official site reports.
Analysis: Slye converted 25 of 32 field-goal tries and 31 of 35 extra-point attempts across 16 contests in 2019. With Graham Gano (knee) expected to be healthy in time for the 2020 season, Slye will have to compete for Carolina's starting placekicker job.
Published: Thu, Feb 6 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes with four points
Slye, who tallied four points in Sunday's 42-10 loss to the Saints, went 25-of-32 on field-goal attempts and 31-of-35 on extra-point tries, totaling 106 points in 16 games played this season.
Analysis: Slye started his rookie season with a bang, averaging more than nine points per game while nailing four kicks from 50-plus yards through his first six outings. After that point, however, he topped six points just twice and endured a disastrous Week 12 against the Saints, missing two extra points and three kicks total in a heartbreaking three-point defeat. To his credit, though, Slye didn't miss in his five appearances afterward, enabling him to finish tied for 14th among kickers in points. With…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 2:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Tallies six points
Slye made both his field-goal attempts and didn't attempt any extra points in Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Slye accounted for all of his team's points on the day, converting from 27 and 50 yards. The rookie has gone four games without missing since his nightmare performance against the Saints in late November, and he will now look to remain unblemished as New Orleans visits Carolina in Week 17.
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:29am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in defeat
Slye made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Slye converted from 52 yards on his lone field goal and has now gone three straight games without a missed kick. That has helped stabilize his value following his Week 12 letdown against the Saints. With two weeks left in the season, Slye currently sits on 96 points scored for the campaign.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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Converts four kicks
Slye made both field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's 40-20 loss in Atlanta.
Analysis: Slye was able to convert from 46 and 42 yards on his field goals, which were his first field-goal attempts since a shaky Week 12 performance. The 23-year-old likely is still on a short leash with seven missed field goals and four missed extra points this season, but he'll head into Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks having made his last seven kicks.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Just three points
Slye did not attempt a field goal but made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Redskins.
Analysis: Slye maintained his job after a tumultuous Week 12, and although he wasn't involved much Sunday, the kicker at least converted all three of his kicking opportunities. That should help build back Slye's confidence, but the fact he's scored just 26 points over the last six games has seen his stock fall significantly.
Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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Continues kicking duties
Slye is expected to continue kick for the Panthers despite two missed extra points and a missed 28-yard field goal in last week's loss to the Saints, David Newton of ESPN reports.
Analysis: It was a tough game for Slye, who most notably missed a potential game-winning 28-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's game. The Panthers signed another kicker to their practice squad early this week, but he was never really a threat to Slye's job. Should the Virginia Tech product continue to under-perform, however, threats about him being replaced could get more serious.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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Set for competition
Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that the Panthers may bring in kickers for tryouts this week, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Analysis: Slye missed two extra-point attempts and a 28-yard field-goal try during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints. His missed field goal came with only two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. As a result of the costly performance, Slye appears to be on thin ice with Carolina's coaching staff. His hold on the Panthers' kicking job may not be secure for long.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 9:27am by Rotowire.com
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Costs Panthers in Week 12
Slye missed a 28-yard field goal as well as two extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints. He finished with seven points total, making field goals from 41 and 52 yards as well as one extra point.
Analysis: Slye was largely to blame for Carolina's loss, as his stunning field-goal miss came with just two minutes remaining. The rookie also failed on two extra-point efforts, wasting away further opportunities. Although his seven points actually marked his most since Week 6, Slye will still be very disappointed by Sunday's showing.
Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 6:42am by Rotowire.com
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Just one attempt
Slye made his only kick, a 31-yard field goal, in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Slye scored Carolina's only points, and although he did all that was required of him, the rookie's production has tailed off in recent weeks. In the Panthers' last four games, he's managed merely 16 points, marking a stark contrast compared to his 56 through the first six weeks.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 6:27am by Rotowire.com
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Makes both kicks
Slye made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 24-16 loss to the Packers.
Analysis: Slye converted from 50 yards on his field goal, now giving him five makes from at least that far already this season. Although he's managed just 13 points over the past three games, Slye's season total of 69 is still rather respectable.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses two kicks
Slye made one of his two field-goal attempts and three of his four extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-20 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Slye converted his first four kicks, including a 35-yard field goal, but ran into trouble in the fourth quarter. After having an extra point blocked, he missed a 49-yard field goal wide left on Carolina's next drive. Overall, that left him with just six points, lowering his season average to just over eight per game.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 6:50am by Rotowire.com
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