Fantasy Player Profile Matt Gay
@SF: #2 vs opposing K - 2.33 FPA
| PAT | FG Made | Fantasy | ||||||
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| Wk | Opp | Made | 0-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ | Pts |
| 1 | BUF, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6.00 |
| 2 | ATL, | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 7.00 |
| 3 | @ARI, | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 8.00 |
| 4 | @SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @TB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @NO, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @GB, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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- 27.00
- 38.00
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- 7 Bye
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Another perfect performance
Gay connected on two field-goal kicks and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's 20-12 victory against the Cardinals.
Analysis: Gay kicked off the scoring for the Rams, punching in a 22-yard field goal in the first quarter, and he added a 40-yard field goal in the second quarter. Gay is a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals and 7-for-7 on extra point attempts on the season thus far, par for the course from one of the more accurate kickers in the NFL.
Published: Mon, Sep 26 at 9:12am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect against Falcons
Gay connected on his only field-goal attempt and made all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 31-27 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Gay was busy early, as the Rams scored a touchdown on four of their first five drives. After that, he saw the field just once more, booting a chip shot 20-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. The Rams offense, which struggled heavily in the season opener against the Bills, rebounded well against the Falcons, and Gay will look to continue to contribute in a Week 3 matchup against the Cardinals.
Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 6:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits long FG in opener
Gay connected on a 57-yard field goal and made his only extra-point attempt in the Rams' 31-10 loss to the Bills on Thursday night.
Analysis: Gay got only a single opportunity to show off one of the most reliable legs in the NFL during the Rams' season opener, but he did so in spectacular fashion, drilling a lengthy 57-yard field goal in the second quarter to tie the game. That would be the last time Gay would take the field, as the Bills shut down the Rams offense from there. Gay should have more chances to produce in a Week 2 showdown with the Falcons.
Published: Fri, Sep 9 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in preseason
Gay went 2-for-2 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points during the preseason.
Analysis: Gay's longest field goal was a 43-yard attempt during the Rams' second preseason game against the Texans. Cameron Dicker went a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points during the first preseason game against the Chargers, but he was waived Aug 16. Gay should have little difficulty hanging on to the starting role on a prolific offense, which should bring plenty of opportunities for the accurate kicker, who made 32 of 34 field-goal attempts and 48 of 49 extra-point tries during the 2021 campaign.
Published: Sat, Aug 27 at 9:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Sticking with Rams
Gay signed his restricted free agent tender with the Rams on Thursday, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gay received an original-round tender from the Rams, and he'll enter his third campaign with the team in 2022. He's been excellent across the last two seasons, combining to hit 46 of his 50 field-goal attempts and 64 of his 65 extra-point attempts.
Published: Thu, Apr 14 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Tendered by Rams
Gay, a restricted free agent, received an original-round tender from the Rams on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Rams will now have the chance to match any offer sheet from another team, and Los Angeles would receive a fifth-round pick should it decide not to match. Gay was one of the top kickers in the game in 2021, as he made 32 of 34 field-goal attempts and went 48-for-49 on PATs.
Published: Tue, Mar 15 at 9:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't miss in Super Bowl victory
Gay connected on his only field-goal attempt and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
Analysis: Gay's only field goal was a 41-yard kick to cut the Bengals' lead to 20-16 halfway through the third quarter. While the 28-year-old kicker was perfect on the night, the kicking unit was not, as holder Johnny Hekker fumbled a snap during an extra-point attempt after the Rams' second touchdown of the game. On the season, Gay connected on 32 of his 34 field goals and 48 of his 49 PATs en route to the best campaign of his three-year career. He's set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but…read more
Published: Mon, Feb 14 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Paves way to Super Bowl
Gay connected on two of his three field-goal kicks and both of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 20-17 win over the 49ers in their NFC Championship Game.
Analysis: The 54-yard missed field goal in the second quarter was the lone blemish of the night for Gay, as he bounced back and connected on the tying and go-ahead field goals in the fourth quarter. Look for the second-year Ram to have another solid showing in the Super Bowl against Cincinnati.
Published: Mon, Jan 31 at 7:57am by Rotowire.com
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More of the same in win over Bucs
Gay connected on three of his four field-goal kicks and all three extra-point attempts during Sunday's 30-27 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: It was another solid fantasy showing for Gay, and he remains a solid option in all formats moving forward. Looking ahead to the 2022 season, Gay projects to remain one of the more reliable kicking options.
Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 7:49am by Rotowire.com
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Busy in win over Cards
Gay connected on two field-goal kicks and four extra-point attempts during Monday's 34-11 wild-card round victory over Arizona.
Analysis: Gay didn't skip a beat in the wild-card round with another excellent fantasy showing. He's been a top option all year, and with the Buccaneers-Rams game having the potential to be a high-scoring affair, Gay projects to have another solid game this week.
Published: Wed, Jan 19 at 6:19am by Rotowire.com
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Finishes season strong
Gay connected on his lone field-goal kick and all three extra-point attempts during Sunday's 27-24 overtime loss to San Francisco.
Analysis: The second-year Ram finished the campaign with an elite 94.1 field-goal percentage and missed just a single extra point all season for a 98.0 percentage. Gay should also set up nicely for the postseason and be a solid fantasy contributor for the duration of Los Angeles' playoff run.
Published: Mon, Jan 10 at 11:48am by Rotowire.com
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First field-goal miss since Week 4
Gay connected on two extra-point kicks but missed a 56-yard field-goal attempt during the first quarter of Sunday's 20-19 win over Baltimore.
Analysis: This was Gay's weakest showing of the year, and it unfortunately came at a tough time in the fantasy schedule. He's a bounce-back candidate in Week 18 against San Francisco and should be a serviceable contributor for the duration of Los Angeles' playoff run.
Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 10:43am by Rotowire.com
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Remains perfect versus Vikings
Gay made all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Gay drilled kicks from 32, 31 and 24 yards to extend his streak to 23 straight field-goal makes. Thanks to such great recent form, Gay is now tied for the league lead with 136 points this term.
Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Streak extends to 20 straight FGs
Gay connected on both of his field-goal kicks and both extra-point attempts during Tuesday's 20-10 win over Seattle.
Analysis: Now that Gay is 28-for-29 on field-goal kicks for the campaign and leads the league in field-goal percentage, it's hard to overlook Gay's high-fantasy floor and respectable ceiling. Additionally, he's now hit at least two field goals and two extra points in each of the last four games, so Gay's also contributing when it matters most for fantasy managers.
Published: Wed, Dec 22 at 9:09am by Rotowire.com
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Rams-Seahawks moved to Tuesday
Gay and the Rams will no longer play the Seahawks on Sunday, after the NFL officially rescheduled the matchup between the two teams for Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
Analysis: Due to ongoing COVID-19-related issues within the Rams organization, the NFL is hopeful that by delaying the game two days, Los Angeles will be able to restore enough players from the reserve/COVID-19 list to alleviate depth concerns on the roster. After Tuesday's game, the Rams will face a quick turnaround for Week 16 with a Sunday game in Minnesota on Dec. 26.
Published: Fri, Dec 17 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Turns in another solid showing
Gay connected on three field-goal kicks and three extra-point attempts during Monday's 30-23 win over Arizona.
Analysis: It's been an impressive run for the third-year kicker, as Gay hasn't missed a kick in eight games. Additionally, he's now hit 26 of 27 field-goal kicks and 38 of 39 extra-point attempts for the campaign. Those are high-end numbers in most settings, and Gay should remain a solid fantasy option.
Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 5:37am by Rotowire.com
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Huge showing in blowout win
Gay hit all three of his field-goal kicks and four extra-point attempts during Sunday's 37-7 win over Jacksonville.
Analysis: This was a get-right spot for the Los Angeles offense, and the Rams racking up 37 points was a huge boon to Gay's fantasy results. He's been next to automatic this season, connecting on 23 of 24 field-goal kicks and 35 of 36 extra-point attempts. Expect Gay to remain a solid contributor moving forward.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Hits four kicks in loss
Gay connected on two field-goal attempts and two extra-point kicks during Sunday's 36-28 loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Gay hasn't missed a field goal since Week 4 and is now 20-for-21 for the campaign. While the Rams have stuttered of late with three consecutive losses, it hasn't been a considerable hindrance to Gay's fantasy outlook. He remains a sound option in most settings moving forward.
Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 8:35am by Rotowire.com
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Quiet against 49ers
Gay hit a 37-yard field goal and connected on his lone extra-point attempt during Monday's 31-10 loss to San Francisco.
Analysis: It was a down fantasy showing for Gay, as head coach Sean McVay tried to fake a field goal at the end of the first half, and the Los Angeles offense was never able to find a consistent groove Monday. The Rams don't play again until Week 12 against Green Bay, and while Gay projects to finish the season strong, he might not be worth a stash on fantasy benches for Week 11.
Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 6:15am by Rotowire.com
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Still produces in loss
Gay connected on three field-goal kicks and an extra-point attempt during Sunday's 28-16 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: It was another solid showing for Gay, and he's now hit all nine of his field-goal attempts over the past five weeks. Perhaps most encouraging was that the Los Angeles offense struggled Sunday, and Gay was still able to post a solid fantasy line. He's proving to be one of the more reliable kickers in the league.
Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 6:59am by Rotowire.com
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Hits six more kicks in win
Gay connected on a 27-yard field goal and hit all five of his extra-point kicks during Sunday's 38-22 win over Houston.
Analysis: With Los Angeles up to an average of 30.6 points per game, and Gay having connected on 14 of 15 field goals, it's probably safe to continue viewing the 27-year-old kicker as a rock-solid weekly option moving forward. Gay and the Rams don't have a bye until Week 11, too.
Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 3:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits all four kicks in win
Gay connected on two field-goal kicks and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's 28-19 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Gay has now missed just a single field goal and single extra point through seven games to start the year, and he's established himself as a go-to option at kicker in most settings. It's also worth noting that Los Angeles doesn't have its bye until Week 11.
Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 9:43am by Rotowire.com
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Adds another strong showing
Gay connected on his lone field-goal kick and converted all five of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 38-11 win over the Giants.
Analysis: It was another solid fantasy performance for Gay. He's hit 10 of 11 field-goal attempts and 20 of 21 extra-point kicks and should probably be considered a set-and-forget option at kicker in most leagues.
Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets back to full practice
Gay (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gay was a limited participant in the Rams' first practice session of the week due to an ankle issue. However, he is now in line to continue in his regular duties as the team's kicker for a Week 6 matchup against the Giants. Through five games this season, Gay has made 10 of his 11 field-goal attempts and and 15 of his 16 extra-point tries.
Published: Thu, Oct 14 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at Wednesday's practice
Gay was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gay is tending to a sore ankle, though it wasn't enough to keep him out of practice entirely. The 27-year-old is 10-for-11 on field goals and 15-for-16 on point-after attempts through five games, and the ankle issue isn't expected to affect his availability for the Rams' Week 6 matchup with the Giants.
Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses extra point
Gay made both of his field-goal attempts but missed one of his three extra-point tries in Week 5's 26-17 win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Gay converted from 31 yards on his first kick of the game, but he then failed with his opening PAT attempt, marking his first such miss this season. Fortunately, Gay rallied to make his next two, then finished with a 47-yard field goal to ice the game. Despite his uncharacteristic misfire, Gay now sports 45 points through five games, ranking third league-wide among kickers in the category this season.
Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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Misses first field goal of season
Gay went 2-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cardinals.
Analysis: Gay connected on both his field goals in the first half, including a 42-yarder to open the scoring on the Rams' opening drive. However, he missed a 46-yarder -- his first miss of the season -- on Los Angeles' first drive of the second half. The 27-year-old should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers, as the Rams' offense should provide plenty of scoring opportunities.
Published: Tue, Oct 5 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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Double figures versus Bucs
Gay made both his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Gay converted from 48 and 26 yards on his field goals, maintaining his perfect record on the season. Through three games, he now sports 29 points total, having scored at least nine in every contest.
Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in Week 2
Gay made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Gay converted from 34 and 38 yards on his respective field goals, with the latter coming with just over two minutes remaining and ultimately being the difference Sunday. Through two games, Gay now sports an impressive 19 points on 11 makes and no misses overall.
Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits double figures
Gay made both his field-goal attempts as well as all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 34-14 win over the Bears.
Analysis: Gay converted from 53 and 22 yards on his respective field goals, starting the season with a perfect kicking record. Given the Rams' explosive offense, Gay is seemingly in a great situation to rack up the points as long as he remains consistent. In Week 2, he'll face the Colts on the road.
Published: Tue, Sep 14 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Strong run with Rams
Gay connected on 14 of 16 field-goal attempts and all 16 extra-point kicks through seven regular-season games with the Rams during the 2020 regular season.
Analysis: The second-year kicker was perfect over his final six games connecting on 13 field goals and 10 extra points, including the two postseason contests. Gay was a solid fantasy option to finish the season, and he projects to remain a reliable kicker in most settings to start the 2021 campaign.
Published: Thu, Jan 28 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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Heater continues against Seattle
Gay connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point kicks during Saturday's 30-20 wild-card win over the Seahawks.
Analysis: Gay has been automatic over the past five games. He's hit 12 field goals and nine extra points without missing an attempt and projects to remain a solid fantasy option for Saturday's divisional-round game against Green Bay.
Published: Mon, Jan 11 at 6:03am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in win over Cards
Gay hit all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick during Sunday's 18-7 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Gay's now connected on all nine of his field-goal attempts and each of his six extra-point kicks over the past four games. He projects to remain a serviceable option against Seattle in the wild-card round. It's also worth noting that he's probably positioned himself to kick for the Rams again in 2021, which has proven to be a favorable fantasy setup under head coach Sean McVay.
Published: Mon, Jan 4 at 7:03am by Rotowire.com
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Hits all three kicks in loss
Gay connected on all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 20-9 loss to Seattle.
Analysis: The sophomore kicker has now hit all six of his field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point kicks over the past three weeks. Before setting Gay into fantasy lineups in Week 17, it will be important to check on Los Angeles' quarterback situation, as Jared Goff (thumb) underwent surgery Monday.
Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits all four kicks in loss
Gay connected on 45- and 42-yard field-goal attempts and both his extra-point kicks during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.
Analysis: The second-year kicker has been reliable for Los Angeles and fantasy managers through five games, and he's also set up for another solid performance in Week 16 against the Seahawks. Gay is worth considering in most settings.
Published: Mon, Dec 21 at 9:45am by Rotowire.com
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Proves health in win
Gay connected on a 35-yard field goal and hit all three of his extra-point kicks during Thursday's 24-3 win over New England.
Analysis: The second-year kicker was listed as questionable for Thursday's game with a shoulder injury, so it was encouraging to see him suit up and hit all four of his kicks in the convincing win. Gay's fantasy numbers probably could have been better if head coach Sean McVay opted to be more aggressive offensively instead of milking the clock. Expect Gay to remain a serviceable asset in most fantasy settings, and especially with upcoming matchups against the Jets and Seahawks.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 7:28am by Rotowire.com
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Suiting up Thursday
Gay (shoulder) is listed as active Thursday against the Patriots, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gay made a sudden appearance on Wednesday's injury report as a limited participant and questionable for this Week 14 contest. The Rams even called up an insurance policy in Austin MacGinnis earlier Thursday. After making a number of kicks during pregame warmups, though, Gay has been cleared to suit up. During his three-game stint in L.A., he's nailed five of seven field-goal attempts and all 10 point-after tries.
Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Uncertain for Thursday
Gay (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Patriots, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gay avoided the injury report Monday and Tuesday before he was listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. The downgrade was enough to place a cloud over his availability for Week 14. If the Rams end up elevating Austin MacGinnis from the practice squad Thursday, it could signal that Gay won't be available for the contest.
Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 2:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Another solid fantasy day
Gay connected on one of his two field-goal attempts and hit all five extra-point kicks during Sunday's 38-28 win over Arizona.
Analysis: Fantasy managers would have liked to have seen Gay hit his 37-yard field-goal attempt in the fourth quarter, but five extra points padded his stat line. While the sophomore has already missed two field goals through three games, his fantasy numbers have been serviceable. Gay projects to remain a middling option in most settings.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in loss
Gay went 2-for-2 in field-goal attempts and connected on both his extra-point kicks during Sunday's 23-20 loss to San Francisco.
Analysis: Gay's two field goals were from 48 and 41 yards, and he's now made four of his five attempts since joining the Rams last week. Look for the second-year kicker to continue providing serviceable fantasy numbers moving forward, and next week's matchup against Arizona should prove to be a high-scoring bout and an especially favorable spot.
Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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Tops former team
Gay connected on two of his three field-goal attempts and all three extra-point kicks during Monday's 27-24 win over Tampa Bay.
Analysis: This was Gay's debut with Los Angeles after spending his rookie season with Tampa Bay in 2019, and while he did miss a 44-yard field goal in the third quarter, he rebounded with the game-winning kick from 40 yards with 2:40 remaining. Fantasy managers will want to ensure Gay retains his role for a Week 12 matchup against San Francisco before locking him into lineups. The sophomore does offer some upside.
Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 7:43am by Rotowire.com
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Handling kicking duties Monday
Gay will serve as the Rams' kicker Monday at Tampa Bay, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Gay is making his season debut and will be the third kicker used by the Rams on the campaign. He joined L.A. last week in the wake of Kai Forbath (ankle) landing on injured reserve, but the question remained whether the team would elevate Austin MacGinnis from the practice squad instead. It has opted not to, leaving Gay to handle kicking duties in Week 12. Last season, Gay hit 27 of 35 field-goal attempts and 43 of 48 point-after tries as a member of the Bucs.
Published: Mon, Nov 23 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Activated from exempt list
Gay was activated from the commissioner's exempt list Saturday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old signed with Los Angeles earlier in the week, but he's now officially on the active roster. Gay is poised to handle kicking duties for the Rams, though Austin MacGinnis could still be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game at Tampa Bay.
Published: Sat, Nov 21 at 7:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands deal in L.A.
The Rams signed Gay on Tuesday, Stu Jackson of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: After cutting bait with long-time kicker Greg Zuerlein in the offseason, the Rams have cycled through a number of kickers, including Samuel Sloman and Kai Forbath. Forbath was the casualty of an ankle injury this past Sunday versus the Seahawks and was placed on IR, with the corresponding move the signing of Gay. As a member of the Buccaneers last season, Gay made 27 of 35 field-goal attempts and 43 of 48 point-after tries across 16 games.
Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Will compete for Rams' job
Gay is expected to be brought to Los Angeles to compete with Austin MacGinnis for the Rams' kicking job, J.B. Long of the Los Angeles Rams Radio Network reports.
Analysis: Gay will have to clear COVID-19 protocol before he can participate. and coach Sean McVay expects that to commence by Saturday. Starting kicker Kai Forbath injured his ankle in the Rams' Week 10 over the Seahawks. The fact that Los Angeles is already looking at two potential kickers going forward indicates that Forbath could miss some time. As a result, Gay will look to make an impression once he joins the team.
Published: Mon, Nov 16 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Signed to practice squad
Gay was signed to the Colts' practice squad Saturday.
Analysis: The kicker is yet to appear in a game as an official Colts player, though he's had two different stints on the team's practice squad. Darius Jackson was waived in a corresponding move.
Published: Sat, Nov 7 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Cut from practice squad
The Colts cut Gay from the practice squad Friday.
Analysis: Gay was jettisoned in order to allow Indianapolis to re-sign Darius Jackson. Though he hasn't yet appeared in a game this season, Gay did convert 27 of 35 field-goal attempts across 16 contests with the Buccaneers in 2019.
Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 7:19am by Rotowire.com
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Signs with Colts' practice squad
Gay signed with the Colts' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Gay spent the 2019 season with the Buccaneers and hit 77 percent of his field goals, but he lost the job to Ryan Succop to begin the season. This looks to be the start of a kicker competition in Indianapolis, as rookie Rodrigo Blankenship missed a 30-yard field goal in Week 1.
Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Has tryout with Colts
Gay had a tryout with the Colts on Monday, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Gay was waived by the Buccaneers after he lost out on a kicking competition to Ryan Succop at the close of training camp. With plenty of turnover in kicking games around the league, he should be able to land a new job at some point this season.
Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Loses out to Succop
The Buccaneers will waive Gay, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: It looked like Gay would have the opportunity to kick behind the Bucs' re-tooled offense, but instead the team will turn to the recently signed Ryan Succop. Gay will now look to catch on elsewhere, with NFL teams in the midst of cutdowns in the coming days.
Published: Fri, Sep 4 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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New competition on way
Gay, who made 35- and 46-yard field goals during the Buccaneers' scrimmage at Raymond James Stadium on Friday, is nevertheless expected to get new competition this week in the form of veterans Ryan Succop and Cody Parkey, Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: If the second-year kicker ultimately wins the job coming out of camp, he'll certainly have earned it, as it appears Gay will have to fend off three players overall for a roster spot. Coach Bruce Arians emphasized Sunday that he's "looking for consistency on the gimmes," citing a zero-tolerance policy for any missed extra points or field-goal tries from inside the 30-yard line. Gay notably struggled on several occasions during his rookie campaign with kicks in that range, and Scott Smith of the…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 30 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Remains locked in tight battle
Gay remains in a heated competition with Elliott Fry for the placekicker job, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports. "I think the competition is close -- I think it's real close," said Special Teams Coordinator Keith Armstrong. "I think with Matt, the thing I learned is he's got to learn to be consistent. That's what we're looking for and that's hard to do. That's what wins and he's got to learn to be consistent."
Analysis: Armstrong's focus on the theme isn't coincidental, as Gay managed to prompt just enough doubt in the minds of the coaching staff during his rookie season by sometimes making what should have been easier kicks more difficult. Gay either missed or had five of his last eight field-goal attempts of the season blocked, and two of his seven misses overall on the campaign came from the very manageable distance of 34 yards. Gay was also just 43-for-48 on extra-point tries, so he's focusing on treating…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 26 at 11:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect in practice Tuesday
Gay, who is battling Elliott Fry for the placekicking job, was perfect on all of his attempts in Tuesday's practice, Carmen Vitali of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The Buccaneers opted to bring in some competition for their second-year kicker after his rough finish to the 2019 campaign, one which saw five of his last eight field-goal attempts either miss their mark or get blocked. Gay had put together an impressive rookie campaign prior to that late-season downturn, however, so he should still have a leg up on Fry, who's yet to kick in an NFL regular-season game. Nevertheless, he may be in for a spirited job battle, considering the latter was also…read more
Published: Tue, Aug 18 at 11:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Disastrous finish to season
Gay missed all three of his field-goal attempts (49, 44 and 34 yards) and made both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers 28-22 overtime loss to the Falcons on Sunday. He finished the 2019 season with a 77.1 percent success rate on field goals (27-for-35) and a 43-for-48 tally on extra points.
Analysis: Gay's final numbers were sullied by his clunker of a regular-season finale, but the rookie was otherwise very impressive during his first pro season. Gay's misfires were spread evenly across distance, as he missed two attempts from 30 to 39 yards, another three from 40 to 49 yards, and three more from 50 yards and beyond. The 2019 fifth-round pick will look to sharpen his technique over the offseason, but barring a complete training camp/preseason meltdown next summer, he should be the…read more
Published: Wed, Jan 1 at 2:01am by Rotowire.com
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Fully practices Thursday
Gay (back) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Greg Auman of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It sounds like Gay is feeling better and will be able to handle his kicking duties to close out the season Week 17 against the Falcons. He's made 27 of his 32 field-goal tries this season, with three of the misses coming from beyond 50 yards.
Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited participant
Gay (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's projected practice report.
Analysis: Gay was banged up on a field-goal attempt that was blocked in the team's Week 16 loss to the Texans. However, he remained in the game and later made a 50-yard field goal, giving some indication that the injury was minor. That he was projected to be a limited participant Wednesday is a positive sign for his availability in the team's Week 17 matchup against the Falcons.
Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Eventful day in Week 16 loss
Gay converted field-goal attempts of 50 and 41 yards, had a 54-yard attempt blocked, and converted two extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 23-20 loss to the Texans on Saturday.
Analysis: Gay was banged up on the first-quarter block, but his ability to drill a 50-yarder later in the period corroborated his health. The rookie heads into the regular-season finale against the Falcons with a solid 84.4 percent success rate on 32 field-goal attempts and 122 points overall, making him one of the best fantasy assets at the position on the season.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 2:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets back in game
Gay (undisclosed) has returned to action in Saturday's game against the Texans.
Analysis: After getting banged up on a blocked kick return, Gay came back in and converted a 50-yard field-goal attempt. He appears no worse for wear and should be good to go for the remainder of Saturday's tilt.
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 10:52am by Rotowire.com
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Hurt after blocked field goal
Gay was injured during a blocked field goal return Saturday against the Texans, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Analysis: Bradley Pinion was spotted kicking into the practice net on the Tampa Bay sidelines after Gay was dinged up at the end of a blocked field-goal return. It's unclear if he'll be able to return to action Saturday.
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Week 16
Gay (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and won't carry a designation into Saturday's game against the Texans, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gay was limited for the Buccaneers' first two practices of Week 16 while battling a right groin injury. Since Tampa Bay didn't work out any other kickers, there was never much concern about the rookie's status, and his ability to put in a full workout to close the week supports that notion.
Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 1:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Continues limited work
Gay (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: The Buccaneers have yet to work out or sign another kicker, so they appear confident Gay will be ready in time for Saturday's matchup against the Texans. Gay has been quite effective this year, connecting on 25 of 29 field goals (86 percent), including 14 of 17 tries from beyond 40 yards.
Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 2:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with groin issue
Gay was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice due to a right groin injury, Carmen Vitali of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Analysis: Gay racked up eight points on a field goal and five extra points in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions over the weekend, but a misfire from 54 yards out ended a streak of 15 converted kicks in a row. The rookie appears to have ironed out his early-season accuracy issues, but he now has a health-related complication to contend with heading into Saturday's game against the Texans. The Buccaneers haven't yet worked out any other kickers, signaling that the team isn't yet concerned about his…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 2:06pm by Rotowire.com
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Six successful kicks in win
Gay drilled a 46-yard field goal and clanked a 54-yard attempt off the left upright while also making all five of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 38-17 win over the Lions on Sunday.
Analysis: It was another busy day for Gay, as the Buccaneers racked up their second consecutive 38-point tally. Gay did see a streak of 15 straight successful kicks come to an end with the long misfire, but he continues to profile as an elite asset heading into fantasy title games in Week 16, with the possibility of an uptick in field-goal opportunities if Tampa is missing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin due to hamstring injuries.
Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Extends kicking streak in win
Gay drilled his only field-goal attempt from 44 yards and made all five of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie has now drilled all 10 kick attempts (three field goals, seven extra points) over his last two games. Gay continues to serve as an elite fantasy asset due to his connection to the Buccaneers' prolific offense, and he'll be set up for potential success once again in a Week 15 matchup versus the vulnerable Lions defense.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 9:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect on four kicks
Gay drilled field-goal attempts of 25 and 37 yards and made both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Analysis: Gay bounced back from having missed three extra-point attempts versus the Falcons in a Week 12 win, putting together his third perfect performance over the last four games. A couple of typical rookie hiccups aside, Gay has converted an impressive 88.5 percent of 26 field-goal attempts on the campaign, including four of five tries from 50 yards or longer. The rookie will look to keep his strong numbers up against the Colts in Week 14.
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Scuffles on extra points in win
Gay drilled his only field-goal attempt from 32 yards but made only two of five extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 35-22 win over the Falcons on Sunday.
Analysis: Gay unexpectedly found extra-point tries to be a significant challenge Sunday, missing more attempts (three) than he had all season (two). The rookie did up his field-goal accuracy to 87.5 percent with his 1-for-1 showing in that department Sunday, and despite the unexpected hiccups, he remains a highly appealing fantasy option in Week 13 versus the Jaguars.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Impresses with few opportunities
Gay drilled his only field-goal attempt from 55 yards and also was good on both of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 34-17 loss to the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie got another opportunity to show off the booming leg that caught the team's eye coming out of college, with Gay drilling his third kick of more than 50 yards in four tries this season. The Buccaneers' offense typically provides Gay with more scoring chances than he saw Sunday, but even in a game where he sees a downturn in opportunity, he can still reward fantasy managers. Gay will hope to square up on multiple field-goal attempts in a Week 12 matchup against the Falcons.
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 7:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Perfect, with an asterisk
Gay drilled field-goal attempts of 30, 45 and 41 yards and all three of his extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 30-27 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Analysis: Gay would have been 2-for-3 if not for the Cardinals being called offsides on his 46-yard misfire wide left early in the fourth quarter. Gay attempted the kick again five yards closer and drilled it to snap 20-20 tie at the time. The rookie now has 12 successful kicks in 13 tries over the last two games, as the Buccaneers' aggressive offense continues to afford him no shortage of scoring opportunities. Factoring in Sunday's production, Gay has an 86.4 percent success rate on field goals and has…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits six of seven kicks in loss
Gay made field-goal attempts of 41 and 45 yards, missed a 50-yard try wide left and drilled all four extra-point attempts in the Buccaneers' 40-34 overtime loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: The rookie's one miss came at the end of the first half and served as his first from 50 yards and greater this season. Gay has been an excellent source of fantasy production overall, as the combination of Bruce Arians' aggressive offensive scheme and Jameis Winston's tendency to stall drives on occasion have led to an abundance of kicking opportunities. Factoring in Sunday's miss, Gay still sports a solid 84.2 percent success rate on field goals and has also been true on 20 of 22 point-after…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 10:00pm by Rotowire.com
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