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  • Teammate out for season

    Coach Sean McDermott revealed Monday that Prater's teammate Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) underwent surgery last week and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.

    Analysis: That should give Prater, who was signed in a pinch just ahead of Week 1 and has been kicking for the Bills all season, the team's kicking job for the rest of the campaign. Prater has been dependable for the most part, going 17-for-19 on field-goal attempts, but extra points have been an issue recently and he's missed one in three of the past six games. If you can get past the fact his leg strength isn't what it used to be now that he's 41 years of age and that weather could be an issue with all…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 1 at 5:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pair of FGs, missed PAT in win

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts and two of three extra-point tries in the Bills' 26-7 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Prater's field-goal makes were from 27 and 37 yards, but he missed the PAT following a one-yard touchdown catch from Keon Coleman in the third quarter, the third time in the past six games where he's missed an extra-point try. Prater has kicked in all 12 games for Buffalo this season and has gone 17-for-19 on field goals and 34-for-37 on extra points.

    Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes both FGAs in loss

    Prater went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made one of two PATs in Thursday night's 23-19 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Prater pushed his first extra-point try of the night wide left in the first quarter, which would come back to hurt Buffalo later in the game. The kicker was able to convert both of his field-goal attempts though, adding a 44-yard make in the second quarter before nailing a 38-yarder in the fourth. Prater had gone three straight games with one or fewer field goals, and he's now gone 5-for-6 on field-goal attempts over his last six contests.

    Published: Thu, Nov 20 at 8:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Uneventful day in blowout win

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and went 5-for-5 on PATs in Sunday's 44-32 victory over Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Prater had a relatively quiet day while the team put up 44 points, making his only field-goal try from 39 yards in the third quarter. The kicker has now attempted one or fewer field goals in three consecutive games and four of the last five overall. Prater has now gone 13-for-15 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-2 from 50-plus yards, while making 31 of 32 extra-point attempts over 10 contests this year.

    Published: Sun, Nov 16 at 7:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet day in Week 10 loss

    Prater made his lone extra-point attempt during the Bills' 30-13 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

    Analysis: Prater was only asked to come out for the extra-point try following the Bills' second touchdown of the fourth quarter, but he was otherwise reserved for kickoff duties. The veteran kicker has not made a field goal in three of his last four games, and for the season he has gone 12-for-14 on field-goal attempts and 26-for-27 on extra-point tries through nine regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Imperfect in Week 9

    Prater missed his only field-goal try and went 4-for-4 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 28-21 win over the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Prater was unable to extend Buffalo's lead to two scores late in the fourth quarter, hitting the right upright on a 52-yard field-goal try with 27 seconds left in regulation. The kicker hadn't missed a field-goal attempt since Week 3 prior to Sunday's miscue. On the year, the 41-year-old has now gone 12-for-14 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-3 from 50-plus yards, while making 25 of 26 PATs over eight games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 9

    Prater (right calf) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: The 41-year-old logged three consecutive limited sessions during the Bills' week of practice due to a calf injury, but it now appears that he'll play through the issue in Week 9. Expect Prater to serve as the Bills' top placekicker Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited practice Thursday

    Prater (right calf) remained a limited participant at Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Prater has logged consecutive limited sessions to begin preparations for Sunday's home game against the Chiefs. Tyler Bass (hip) remains on injured reserve and hasn't had his window to return to practice opened yet, so Prater's set to remain Buffalo's kicker in Week 9 if healthy enough to play.

    Published: Thu, Oct 30 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with calf injury

    Prater was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a calf injury in his kicking leg.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Prater sustained the injury, though it was likely during the Bills' Week 8 win over the Panthers, when he made all six of his kicks (two field goals and four PATs). He has served as the Bills' starting kicker through the first seven games of the regular season due to Tyler Bass (hip) being on injured reserve, and Buffalo does not currently have a place kicker on the practice squad. Prater will have two more opportunities to increase his practice participation heading into…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes six kicks in Week 8 win

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts and went 4-for-5 on point-after tries during the Bills' 40-9 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Prater scored the Bills' first six points of the game with field goals from 45 and 43 yards in the first half. His first extra-point try in the second quarter sailed wide left, but he was perfect on his next four PATs. Prater has done a serviceable job as the Bills' placekicker as Tyler Bass remains on injured reserve due to a left hip/groin injury. Prater has gone 12-for-13 on field-goal attempts and 21-for-22 on extra-point tries through seven regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Quiet night on MNF

    Prater did not attempt a field goal and went 2-for-2 on extra-point tries in Monday night's 24-14 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: Prater went without a field-goal try for the first time this season, previously having notched multiple attempts in four of five games to open the year. With Tyler Bass (hip) still unable to return to practice, Prater seems likely to remain the team's starting kicker following Buffalo's bye week in Week 7.

    Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect again

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: The kicker made a 31-yarder early in the game and a 45-yarder in the fourth to briefly tie it up. Prater is now 10-for-11 on field-goal tries and 15-for-15 on extra-point attempts in 2025, and he has made every kick in four of five games this season. With Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) still on IR for the moment, the Bills' high-scoring kicking job belongs to Prater, who has also made a strong case to keep it.

    Published: Sun, Oct 5 at 8:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes only FGA in Week 4

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and went 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-19 win over the Saints.

    Analysis: Prater connected on a 35-yard field goal with 2:09 left in the fourth quarter, accounting for the final three points of the day for Buffalo. The kicker has now gone 8-for-9 on field-goal tries over four games this year, including a make from 52 yards in Week 2 against the Jets.

    Published: Sun, Sep 28 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Imperfect in Week 3

    Prater went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made four PATs in Thursday's 31-21 win over the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Prater was unable to remain perfect in 2025, missing a 39-yard field-goal attempt wide left in the second quarter. He later redeemed himself, connecting on a 48-yard field goal to put the Bills up 31-21 with 22 seconds remaining in the game. Prater has now made seven out of eight field-goal tries and all nine of his PATs over three contests with Buffalo this season.

    Published: Thu, Sep 18 at 8:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all six kicks in win

    Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Buffalo's win over the Jets on Sunday.

    Analysis: Fresh off making the game-winning kick over the Ravens last Sunday night, Prater was perfect in the Bills' 30-10 win over the division-rival Jets. Prater is now a perfect 6-for-6 on field goals and 5-for-5 on extra points this season.

    Published: Sun, Sep 14 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Added to 53-man roster

    The Bills signed Prater off their practice squad Tuesday.

    Analysis: Though Buffalo would have had the ability to elevate Prater from the practice squad in advance of two more games, the Bills may have chosen to sign the 41-year-old to the 53-man roster to avoid having him being poached by the 49ers or Falcons, both of whom could be breaking in new kickers in Week 2. Prater is likely to stick around as the Bills' kicker for the duration of the absence of Tyler Bass (hip/groin), who was placed on injured reserve prior to the start of the season and will miss at…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 9 at 1:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice squad

    Prater reverted to the Bills' practice squad Monday.

    Analysis: With Tyler Bass (hip/groin) landing on injured reserve prior to the season opener, Prater was elevated from the practice squad to handle kicking duties for the Bills. The 41-year-old knocked down all five of his kicks in the Bills' 41-40 win over the Ravens, capping off the victory with a 32-yard field goal as time expired. Prater will almost certainly be elevated to the active roster again for the Bills' Week 2 game versus the Jets.

    Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 5:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes off comeback win

    Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in the Bills' 41-40 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

    Analysis: Buffalo placed Tyler Bass (hip/groin) on injured reserve prior to the Week 1 matchup, prompting the team to elevate the 41-year-old Prater from the practice squad to fill in as the team's kicker. Prater deftly handled all of his assignments, none bigger than when he calmly nailed a 32-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. With Bass due to miss at least the next three games while on IR, Prater will likely be elevated once again in advance of the Bills' Week 2 matchup with the Jets.

    Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 5:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated for Week 1

    The Bills officially elevated Prater from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, in preparation for him to start Sunday night against the Ravens.

    Analysis: Prater is expected to start Buffalo's first four games of the regular season, at least, with Tyler Bass (left hip/groin) on IR. He'll only be eligible to be elevated from the practice squad a maximum of three times, however, so if the Bills intend for Prater to handle kicking duties through Week 4 he'll need to be signed to the active roster at some point. The 41-year-old converted all six of his field-goal tries and all 10 extra-point attempts across four regular-season appearances with the…read more

    Published: Sat, Sep 6 at 1:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Buffalo's kicker with Bass on IR

    Prater is set to kick for the Bills on Sunday against the Ravens and will likely handle kicking duties through at least Week 4 after the team placed Tyler Bass (hip/groin) on injured reserve Friday, Ryan Miller of the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Prater signed with Buffalo's practice squad Thursday and technically isn't on the active roster yet, though he'll be either elevated from the practice squad or signed to the roster prior to Sunday night's season opener. Bass's placement on IR requires an absence of at least four games. Prater should serve as Buffalo's kicker during that span, assuming the 41-year-old kicker still has enough left in the tank to perform the job effectively and avoid an injury of his own.

    Published: Fri, Sep 5 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Buffalo's practice squad

    The Bills signed Prater (knee) to their practice squad Thursday.

    Analysis: Buffalo will bring Prater aboard as insurance at kicker after Tyler Bass (hip) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. The 41-year-old Prater spent the 2024 season with the Cardinals, converting on all six of his field-goal tries and all 10 of his extra-point attempts before missing the final 13 games of the campaign while recovering from meniscus surgery, which he underwent in October. Prater is presumably healthy again and will likely be elevated from the practice squad if Bass…read more

    Published: Thu, Sep 4 at 9:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return for Week 18

    Prater (knee) won't play Sunday against the 49ers, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

    Analysis: Chad Ryland closes out the season as Arizona's kicker, with Prater having missed the past three months due to a meniscus injury. Prater's return to practice for the past few weeks suggests he should be healthy for 2025, but he's scheduled for free agency this offseason and will turn 41 in August. Ryland, meanwhile, is 25 years old and has missed just four field-goal attempts and one PAT all year, bouncing back strong after a brutal rookie season with New England in 2023.

    Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 8:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays limited in practice

    Prater (left knee) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater hasn't logged anything other than limited listings on Arizona injury reports since the team designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He's been ruled out before both of the last two games, and Friday's report could do the same for the 40-year-old kicker. If Prater isn't able to play Sunday versus the 49ers, Chad Ryland again will fill in in that capacity.

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 3:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as limited Wednesday

    Prater (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater has remained listed as limited on Arizona injury reports since the team designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He still was ruled out in advance of the previous two games, but it remains to be seen if he'll suffer a similar fate this week. The Cardinals are out of playoff contention, so Sunday's game against the 49ers is Prater's final chance to suit up this season. If Prater isn't able to play, Chad Ryland will handle placekicking duties yet again.

    Published: Wed, Jan 1 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not returning Saturday

    Prater (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at the Rams, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Since the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve last Wednesday, Dec. 18, Prater has been listed as limited on all six of the Cardinals' practice reports. On both occasions, he didn't progress enough to be given a chance to play Weeks 16 or 17, giving him only one more opportunity to kick again this season Week 18 against the 49ers. Chad Ryland will continue to serve as Arizona's placekicker this weekend.

    Published: Thu, Dec 26 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays limited in practice

    Prater (knee) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater now has been listed as a limited participant on five consecutive injury reports dating back to last Wednesday, but it's unclear if he needs to get back to full participation in order for the Cardinals to feel comfortable enough for him to resume kicking for the first time since undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee in October. Arizona will need to activate him from injured reserve by 4 p.m. ET on Saturday in order for him to play later that evening versus the Rams, but if he…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 25 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited in practice

    Prater (knee) was estimated as a limited participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater is practicing for the second week in a row after the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve Dec. 18. He was listed as a limited participant in all three of the Cardinals' Week 16 practices but wasn't activated from IR ahead of this past Sunday's 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers, so Prater will presumably need to upgrade to full participation Wednesday or Thursday to have a shot at playing Saturday versus the Rams. If Prater misses a 12th consecutive contest this…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Sunday

    Prater (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest at Carolina, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Since the Cardinals designated Prater for return from injured reserve Wednesday, he managed three consecutive limited practices, but it wasn't enough for him to get back on the active roster for Week 16 action. He'll thus miss his 12th straight game due to a torn left meniscus, while Chad Ryland will continue to operate as Arizona's placekicker.

    Published: Fri, Dec 20 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited in practice

    Prater (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals also listed Prater as limited Wednesday when they opened his 21-day window for a return from injured reserve. Chad Ryland has done a solid job filling in as the team's placekicker and will handle the role again this Sunday at Carolina unless Prater is activated from IR before then.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited session Wednesday

    Prater (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater made his return to practice after the Cardinals designated him for return from injured reserve Wednesday. After missing the Cardinals' last 10 games, Prater may need to upgrade to full participation in practice by the end of the week for Arizona to feel comfortable activating him from IR ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Panthers. If Prater ends up missing another game, Chad Ryland should continue serving as Arizona's kicker.

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Practice window opens

    Head coach Jonathan Gannon said that Prater (knee) will be designated for return from injured reserve Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater will resume practicing with Arizona for the first time since Week 6 after undergoing surgery in October to address a meniscus tear in the knee of his left plant leg. The transaction opens a 21-day window wherein Prater can be evaluated, so the Cardinals won't have to add the veteran kicker to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game in Carolina if they're not yet convinced he's 100 percent. While Prater has been sidelined for the Cardinals' past 10 games, Chad Ryland has stepped in as…read more

    Published: Wed, Dec 18 at 9:05am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team still eying late-season return

    Head coach Jonathan Gannon said Wednesday that he remains hopeful Prater (knee) will return from injured reserve this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater is working his way back from October surgery to repair the meniscus in his left knee. The 40-year-old has missed the Cardinals' last nine games while recovering from the procedure, and with Arizona not yet ready to open his 21-day practice window Wednesday, Prater appears safe to rule out for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Chad Ryland has stepped in as the Cardinals' kicker while Prater has been sidelined.

    Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Underwent surgery

    Prater (knee) underwent a procedure to repair his left meniscus in October, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater was placed on injured reserve Oct. 15 and has missed Arizona's last eight games due to a knee injury, and Weinfuss's report Wednesday clarified the issue to be a meniscus. Head coach Jonathan Gannon told reporters Nov. 8 that he expects Prater to return at some point this season; however, he's still yet to return to practice. Chad Ryland will likely continue serving as the Cardinals' kicker until Prater recovers from his meniscus injury.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Expected to return this season

    Speaking with the media Friday, coach Jonathan Gannon said he expects Prater (knee, IR) to play again this season, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater is eligible to come off injured reserve following the Cardinals' Week 11 bye, but it's unclear if he'll be activated when eligible. In his place, Chad Ryland has converted 10 of 11 field-goal tries and all nine of his extra-point attempts.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to IR

    The Cardinals placed Prater (knee) on injured reserve Tuesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater's left knee injury had already cost him the Cardinals' last two games, with Arizona elevating Chad Ryland from the practice squad to serve as its kicker on both occasions. The Cardinals had been hoping for an abbreviated absence from Prater, but with the 40-year-old not bouncing back as quickly as hoped, he'll now have to miss at least four more games. Ryland was signed off the practice squad to take Prater's spot on the 53-man roster.

    Published: Tue, Oct 15 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Inactive as expected

    Prater (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: As expected, Prater will miss a second straight game due to a left knee injury. In Prater's absence, Chad Ryland, who was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, should assume placekicking duties again. Last week, Ryland went 3-for-4 on field-goal tries, with his only miss coming on a blocked 45-yard attempt.

    Published: Sun, Oct 13 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not likely to play Sunday

    Prater (knee) is listed as questionable but is considered unlikely to play in Sunday's game at Green Bay, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: The writing was on the wall for Prater to miss a second straight game when Arizona elevated kicker Chad Ryland from the practice squad Saturday. Though an official decision on Prater's status won't be made until Arizona posts its inactive list 90 minutes before the 1 p.m. ET kickoff, fantasy managers should already begin to start looking at other options at kicker for Week 6. Prater managed to log a trio of limited practices during the week, and if he sits out Sunday as expected, he'll aim to…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 12 at 11:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Prater (left knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Green Bay, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater is in a better spot this week as opposed to last week considering he was listed as limited on all three practice reports, which is two more than during Week 5 prep. Nonetheless, his status again will linger into the weekend, and the Cardinals may elevate Chad Ryland from the practice squad Saturday, which would be a sign that Prater could miss a second game in a row. At the latest, Prater's availability, or lack thereof, will receive clarification approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's…read more

    Published: Fri, Oct 11 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited in practice

    Prater (left knee) was limited at Thursday's practice, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: Stretching back to last week, Prater has been listed as limited on three consecutive practice reports as he deals with a left knee injury. The issue sidelined him for this past Sunday's win at San Francisco, when practice-squad member Chad Ryland handled placekicking duties for the Cardinals. Prater has one more session this week to prove his health before Arizona potentially makes a ruling on his availability for Sunday's game in Green Bay. Ultimately, if the team elevates Ryland again…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice Wednesday

    Prater (knee) practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater managed just one limited practice last week before he was inactive for this past Sunday's win at San Francisco. A left knee injury has been to blame, and head coach Jonathan Gannon implied Monday that the Cardinals are taking a wait-and-see approach with the veteran kicker, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. As such, Arizona's last two sessions of Week 6 prep likely will determine if Prater or practice-squad member Chad Ryland will be the team's placekicker Sunday in Green Bay.

    Published: Wed, Oct 9 at 3:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Status TBD for Week 6

    Coach Jonathan Gannon said Monday that the Cardinals will see how Prater (knee) fares in practice this week before determining whether he'll be the team's placekicker this coming Sunday at Green Bay, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater mustered just one limited practice (Friday) last week before sitting out Sunday in San Francisco due to a left knee injury. Chad Ryland was elevated from the practice squad and served as Arizona's kicker Week 5, connecting on three of four field-goal attempts and his only point-after try. The missed field goal actually was blocked and returned for a touchdown. In any case, Prater may need to cobble together activity at multiple sessions this week in order to keep his absence to only one…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not kicking Sunday

    Prater (knee) is inactive Sunday against the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater logged a limited practice Friday after back-to-back DNPs, but the veteran kicker isn't healthy enough to take the field in Week 5. Instead, the Cardinals will hand those duties over to Chad Ryland who was elevated from the practice squad Saturday.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 11:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable heading into weekend

    Prater (knee) has been deemed questionable for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: A left knee issue kept Prater out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he was able to return to a limited session Friday. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said before Friday's practice that the veteran kicker is "doing pretty good," per Howard Balzer of USA Today, but it's not yet clear if Prater will be able to suit up Sunday. If he isn't healthy enough to play, Chad Ryland will likely be brought in from the practice squad to kick Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 6:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No practice again Thursday

    Prater (left knee) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater thus has just one more session to prove the health of his left knee this week before Arizona potentially makes a ruling on his status for Sunday's game in San Francisco. If Prater isn't able to perform his usual place-kicking duties this weekend, the team likely will elevate Chad Ryland from the practice squad, which will need to happen by Saturday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline to do so.

    Published: Thu, Oct 3 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with knee injury

    Prater didn't practice Wednesday due to a left knee injury, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals haven't had any kickers in Arizona for tryouts or visits this week, but they did sign Chad Ryland to the practice squad Wednesday. Prater's ability to mix into some drills Thursday and/or Friday likely will be key for his odds to play Sunday in San Francisco.

    Published: Wed, Oct 2 at 3:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes both kicks in Week 4

    Prater connected on both point-after tries during Sunday's 42-14 defeat to the Commanders.

    Analysis: Prater's game log remains pristine, as he's struck true on all 16 kicks (six FGAs, 10 PATs) through four contests. That said, Week 4 marked his first outing this season with no field-goal attempts, leaving Sunday's output much to be desired. Among kickers with at least three appearances on the campaign, Prater sits in a tie for 17th at 7.0 points per game with the Ravens' Justin Tucker, Raiders' Daniel Carlson and Patriots' Joey Slye.

    Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Still perfect his season

    Prater struck true on both field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 20-13 defeat to the Lions.

    Analysis: Prater remains perfect this season through three contests, going 6-for-6 on FGAs and 8-for-8 on PATs. The performance so far is good enough for 8.7 points per game, which ranks eighth among placekickers with at least three appearances on the campaign. Prater will look for a more fruitful outing this coming Sunday against the Commanders.

    Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Connects on all seven kicks Sunday

    Prater made both field-goal attempts and all five point-after tries during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: Prater has yet to miss any of his 11 kicks this season, including Sunday's FGA makes from 48 and 57 yards. The fact that he's attached to the No. 2 scoring offense in the NFL through two weeks (34.5 points per game) helps his cause, as he's tied for ninth in the league at 9.5 points per game with the Ravens' Justin Tucker and the Seahawks' Jason Myers. Prater will look to stay perfect on the campaign Sunday against the Lions.

    Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 9:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all four kicks Sunday

    Prater netted both field-goal attempts and both point-after tries during Sunday's 34-28 defeat in Buffalo.

    Analysis: Now in his fourth campaign with the Cardinals, Prater got the season off on the right foot by making all of his kicks, something that he did 11 times in 17 games last year. His FGAs were relatively low risk, though, as they came from 29 and 31 yards out, which lines up with his success rate (93.6 percent) from less than 40 yards during his time in Arizona prior to 2024. With eight points after Week 1, Prater ranks 15th in the NFL in scoring among placekickers.

    Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Modest results during 2023 season

    Prater connected on 28 of 33 field-goal attempts and 22 of 23 point-after tries in 17 regular-season games in 2023.

    Analysis: Being attached to Arizona's 24th-ranked scoring offense in the NFL this season didn't afford Prater a ton of opportunities, as evidenced by ranking 25th in points per game (6.2) among all kickers to make at least 15 appearances. That said, he struck true on a career-high nine FGAs from 50-plus yards, giving him 93 such makes in his 17 years as a pro. Considering he has an 80-percent mark on field-goal accuracy in 10 of the last 11 campaigns, Prater has the consistency to regain fantasy…read more

    Published: Fri, Feb 2 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes two in win

    Prater connected on both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 35-31 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Prated made a 28-yard field goal in the first quarter and was good again from 34 yards out in the second, which was all the Cardinals' scoring in the first half. The 39-year-old then contributed successful PATs on three of Arizona's second-half touchdowns.

    Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 9:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sets NFL record

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and only extra-point try in Sunday's 27-16 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Prater's field goal came from 55 yards, setting an NFL record with six such makes this season, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports. The veteran now needs two more makes from 50-plus yards to tie another league record. Although he only sports 89 points on the campaign, Prater's long-range expertise has offered a boost to Arizona's offense.

    Published: Thu, Dec 28 at 8:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all kicks

    Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 45-29 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater converted field goals from 58, 43 and 28 yards. In doing so, the veteran has now hit eight kicks from 50-plus yards, including a 62-yarder back in Week 3. With 85 total points, though, Prater still places outside the top 25 at his position in scoring.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 5:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses only attempt

    Prater missed his only field-goal try and didn't attempt an extra point in Sunday's 37-14 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Prater launched a 56-yarder wide right during the third quarter. The veteran has missed just four kicks all season, accounting for 68 total points despite Sunday's goose egg.

    Published: Tue, Nov 28 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes both kicks in Week 11

    Prater connected on his sole field-goal attempt and only point-after try during Sunday's 21-16 defeat in Houston.

    Analysis: Through 11 contests this season, Prater has missed just three kicks (two FGAs, one PAT) on 33 total attempts. But with a scoring average of just 6.2 points per game, he ranks 26th in the category among placekickers to have made at least 10 appearances, making him an unreliable option for fantasy purposes. Still, Prater has a decent chance to bounce back Sunday against the Rams, who have conceded 8.8 points per game (fifth most) to opposing kickers this season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 7:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Connects on five kicks Sunday

    Prater netted all four field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 25-23 win versus the Falcons.

    Analysis: Prater could have had slightly more output Week 10, but the Cardinals went for two on their first touchdown of the game just before halftime. Still, with Arizona's offense stalling often in Atlanta territory, he was handed FGAs of 51, 46, 56 and 23 yards, all of which he connected on for his most productive performance of the season. And the final one (the 23-yarder) split the uprights as time expired. With quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) now directing the offense, Prater may start to make his…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 13 at 8:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts up goose egg in Week 9

    Prater played only one snap on special teams during Sunday's 27-0 defeat at Cleveland.

    Analysis: A moribund Cardinals offense led by rookie fifth-round quarterback Clayton Tune produced just 58 net yards of offense and never got the ball past the Browns' 40-yard line. As a result, Prater's only action of the day was a kickoff to begin the second half. The impending returns of quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) from the reserve/PUP list and running back James Conner (knee) from injured reserve could change Prater's fortunes for the better, but his recent tallies (four, four and zero points)…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 7 at 10:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails both kicks Sunday

    Prater connected on his only field-goal attempt and sole point-after try during Sunday's 31-24 defeat to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Despite the close margin of victory, the Cardinals were down 21-7 entering the fourth quarter and went for two after both of their touchdowns down the stretch, limiting Prater's chances. He thus matched his third-lowest point total (four) in eight games on the campaign, which pushed his scoring average from 6.7 to 6.4 points per game. Prater may have a tough time producing Sunday against a Browns team that has conceded the fourth-fewest FGAs (11) to opponents in seven contests this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 30 at 9:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses crucial kick in Week 7

    Prater made one of two field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 20-10 defeat at Seattle.

    Analysis: In a game in which the Cardinals got inside the Seahawks' 25-yard line on just one of their 11 possessions, scoring chances were difficult to come by. And while Prater made his first FGA from 44 yards out, his miss wide left from 34 yards early in the fourth quarter kept the score at 17-10 in an eventual 10-point loss. After this four-point showing, Prater now sits in a tie for 21st among NFL kickers with 6.7 points per game.

    Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 2:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all three kicks Sunday

    Prater netted all three field-goal attempts during Sunday's 26-9 defeat to the Rams.

    Analysis: Prater accounted for all of the Cardinals' points Week 6, striking true from 55, 32 and 27 yards during the contest. His long made kick in the first quarter also doubled as his 74th from 50-plus yards, which extended an NFL record that he owns, per Darren Urban of the team's official site. After logging just one FGA in the previous two games, Prater again was busy Sunday, marking his fourth occasion this season with exactly three such attempts and helping push him back into a tie for 17th among…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 16 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another quiet outing Sunday

    Prater made two of three point-after tries during Sunday's 34-20 defeat to the Bengals.

    Analysis: After a strong start to the season in which he was 8-for-9 on field-goal attempts and connected on all four PATs in the first three weeks, Prater hasn't had as many opportunities the last two games (one made field goal, 3-for-4 on extra points). As a result, he's fallen all the way to a tie for 23rd in points per game among kickers with the Lions' Riley Patterson at 6.8. There's a chance for Prater to bounce back Sunday against a Rams team that has allowed 8.8 points per game to opposing…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 10 at 12:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes both kicks

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater converted from 38 yards on his field goal. Through four games, he's missed only one of 15 total attempts, compiling 32 points.

    Published: Tue, Oct 3 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another perfect performance

    Prater made all three field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 28-16 win versus the Cowboys.

    Analysis: On his second perfect day in three chances this season, Prater highlighted his performance with a 62-yard field goal as time expired going into halftime. He's been known for his booming kicks since entering the league in 2007, and Sunday's long make actually matched the second longest of his career behind the 64-yarder he connected on with the Broncos in 2013. With 28 points on the campaign, Prater currently ranks in a tie for sixth among NFL kickers in terms of scoring with the Dolphins' Jason…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 9:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Miss in loss

    Prater missed one of his three field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Giants.

    Analysis: Prater opened the game by missing wide left from 55 yards. He responded by hitting subsequent field goals from 37 and 44 yards in the second quarter. Through two weeks, he sports a commendable 18 points.

    Published: Tue, Sep 19 at 4:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in season opener

    Prater made all three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 20-16 loss at Washington.

    Analysis: The highlight of Prater's perfect opener was a 54-yarder early in the second quarter that cut the Commanders' lead to 7-6. Arizona isn't likely to be an offensive juggernaut this season -- especially not as long as Kyler Murray remains sidelined by an injury -- so Prater remains an average-at-best fantasy option until the Cardinals' signal-caller returns to action. With that said, Prater is set for a weather-neutral home environment in Week 2 against a Giants team that ceded two field-goal…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 11 at 11:23am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with Arizona on two-year deal

    Prater agreed Tuesday with the Cardinals on a two-year contract, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: The 2023 campaign will be Prater's age-39 season. He missed four games to injury last year but otherwise hadn't missed a contest since 2014 with the Lions. Prater made 22 of 25 field-goal attempts and 17 of 18 extra-point tries last season. He still has one of the stronger legs in the sport.

    Published: Tue, Mar 14 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses PAT in finale

    Prater did not attempt a field goal and missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater's missed PAT was his only this season. The veteran also made 22 of his 25 field-goal attempts, proving fairly accurate despite a struggling Arizona offense limiting his opportunities. In missing four games due to a hip injury as well, Prater's 83 total points ranked 30th among kickers league-wide. The 38-year-old is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

    Published: Tue, Jan 10 at 5:37pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heavily involved in Week 17

    Prater went 4-for-5 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.

    Analysis: Prater was busy again Sunday, making multiple field goals for the fourth consecutive game. The 38-year-old was able to convert a 38-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 36-yarder in each of the second and third quarters before later adding a 57-yard boot in the final period. His only miss came late in the third when he sailed a 43-yard try wide left. Prater has gone 12-for-14 on field-goal attempts over the last four contests, raising his season total to 22 makes over 25 tries while…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 2 at 9:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy in Week 16

    Prater went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT try in Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Prater was busy for a second consecutive week Sunday, making a 56-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 53-yarder in the second quarter. He later added a third field goal from 39 yards in the fourth quarter while also recording a PAT in the final period of regulation. Prater has now attempted three field goals in three consecutive games, going 8-for-9 over that stretch, including four makes from over 50 yards. Arizona has a plus matchup in Week 17 against Atlanta, giving the kicker another…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 7:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes three FGs in Week 15

    Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and didn't attempt a PAT in Sunday's 24-15 loss to Denver.

    Analysis: Prater was effective from deep in the Colorado altitude, making kicks of 45, 50 and 55 yards. The Cardinals went for two after their only touchdown, and opportunities could be scarce moving forward, as Arizona could be down to third-string quarterback Trace McSorley if Colt McCoy (concussion) joins Kyler Murray (knee) on the sidelines.

    Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses one field goal in loss

    Prater converted two of three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Monday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Prater's opportunities were limited due to Kyler Murray (knee) exiting Monday's loss early and Arizona's offense stalling after that. The veteran has missed just two out of 14 field-goal attempts on the season, but his lack of consistent opportunities keeps him off the fantasy radar heading into a tough Week 15 matchup against Denver.

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 8:41am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nets six points in Week 12

    Prater made one of two field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries in Sunday's 25-24 defeat to the Chargers.

    Analysis: Prior to Week 12, Prater was perfect on his 19 combined FGAs and PATs this season, so his miss from 49 yards out at the end of the Cardinals' first possession of the second half proved telling in a one-point loss. With the modest six-point effort, he amazingly upped his points per game on the campaign from 5.3 to 5.4, leaving him on the outside looking in at fantasy relevance.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 9:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails both kicks Monday

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and only point-after try during Monday's 38-10 loss to the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater was back in action after sitting out Week 10 due to an illness, but a Cardinals offense led by backup quarterback Colt McCoy wasn't able to generate many scoring opportunities. Even when No. 1 QB Kyler Murray was healthy in Prater's six other appearances this season, though, the kicker attempted just eight FGAs and nine PATs. With an average of 5.3 points per game on the campaign, Prater ranks 29th in the NFL among placekickers who have played at least seven games.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 11:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts in full practice Thursday

    Prater (hip/illness) practiced fully Thursday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater has been tending to a hip injury since Week 4 that sidelined him Weeks 5-7. He was able to handle scoring chances Week 8 before taking on all kicking duties Week 9, but an illness forced him to miss another contest this past Sunday at the Rams. The Cardinals signaled Prater's relative health when they waived his Week 10 replacement Tuesday, and indeed the former was back in full capacity to start Week 11 prep. Prater thus is set to be the team's kicker Monday against the 49ers in Mexico…read more

    Published: Thu, Nov 17 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Week 10

    Arizona downgraded Prater (hip/illness) from questionable to out in advance of Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Though Prater took the questionable designation into the weekend, his absence for the Week 10 game appeared to be a foregone conclusion after he didn't travel with the Cardinals to Los Angeles on Saturday. With Prater sidelined for the fourth time in six games on account of the right hip issue, the Cardinals have elevated Tristan Vizcaino from the practice squad to handle kicking duties this weekend.

    Published: Sun, Nov 13 at 8:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't travel with team

    Prater (hip/illness) did not travel with the Cardinals to Los Angeles on Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Howard Balzer of SI.com reports.

    Analysis: In addition to his hip issue, Prater has also been dealing with an illness. If he's feeling better, Balzer reports that Prater will travel on his own to Los Angeles in time for Arizona's Week 10 matchup. However, the team also signed Tristan Vizcaino on Saturday as insurance in case Prater is unable to suit up.

    Published: Sat, Nov 12 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to face Rams

    Prater (hip/illness) didn't practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater missed Weeks 5 through 7 with the hip injury and has been limited in practice ever since, but his absence Friday seems to be on account of the ailment, which is ill-timed at the end of the week. If the Cardinals are truly concerned about Prater's availability for Sunday, they'll need to sign another kicker Friday or Saturday.

    Published: Fri, Nov 11 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another limited showing

    Prater (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.

    Analysis: As has been the norm for Prater the last three weeks, he's operating with a cap on his practice reps as he manages a right hip injury that forced him to sit out Weeks 5-7. Assuming the Cardinals remove his designation for a second straight week Friday, he'll be set to handle all kicking duties for the team Sunday at the Rams.

    Published: Thu, Nov 10 at 3:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays limited by hip issue

    Prater (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through session, Kevin Parrish Jr. of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: It's no surprise that Prater continues to show up on Arizona practice reports after sitting out Weeks 5 through 7 due to a right hip injury. When available this season, he's been accurate, making all eight field-goal attempts and all nine point-after tries in six appearances, but that amounts to a measly 5.5 points per game. Assuming he gets rid of his designation by week's end, Prater will be looking to replicate his best performance of the season from Week 4, when he hit all four of his…read more

    Published: Wed, Nov 9 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits all three PATs on Sunday

    Prater nailed all three point-after tries during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: One week removed from handling just placekicking duties while Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) was a kickoff specialist, Prater took on all kicking for the Cardinals on Sunday with the former off the team via an injury settlement. Still, Prater's production continues to be lacking, as his 5.5 points per game ranks 27th in the NFL for kickers to have made at least six appearances this season.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 8:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for all kicking duties Sunday

    Prater (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's contest versus the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Despite the Cards and coach Kliff Kingsbury signaling Prater was ready to resume all kicking duties for the team by cutting Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) on Wednesday, Prater was limited in every practice during Week 9 prep. But Friday's injury report cleared Prater of a designation, so he'll suit up and handle kickoffs in addition to placekicking duties Sunday. On the campaign, he's averaging a measly 6.0 points in his five appearances.

    Published: Fri, Nov 4 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays limited Thursday

    Prater (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: With Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) out of the picture, Prater doesn't have any impediments to resuming all kicking duties for the Cardinals, except perhaps his own health. While coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Prater was set to do so, he so far has had a cap in both sessions this week. Friday's injury report may paint a clearer picture regarding Prater's status ahead of Sunday's contest against the Seahawks.

    Published: Thu, Nov 3 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Remains limited by hip

    Prater (hip) was a limited participant at Wednesday's walk-through session, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater's limited activity follows comments from head coach Kliff Kingsbury earlier Wednesday indicating that the 38-year-old was fully cleared for all kicking duties moving forward. That likely will be the case Sunday versus the Seahawks and beyond, especially after the Cardinals waived Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) with an injury settlement earlier Wednesday. However, Prater's activity level now will be watched as the weekend approaches to see if he can add kickoffs to his placekicking.

    Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Full go moving forward

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that Prater (hip) is set to handle all placekicking and kickoff duties for the Cardinals moving forward, Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals signaled as much when they waived Rodrigo Blankenship (undisclosed) via an injury settlement earlier Wednesday. In his return to action this past Sunday at Minnesota, Prater took on both field-goal attempts and point-after tries, while Blankenship handled kickoffs. With the latter out of the picture, Prater is good to go for kickoffs Sunday against the Seahawks and beyond.

    Published: Wed, Nov 2 at 12:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in return to action

    Prater made both field-goal attempts and both point-after tries during Sunday's 34-26 loss at Minnesota.

    Analysis: In his return to action following a three-game absence due to a sore right hip, Prater remained perfect on the season, as he's hit true on 14 combined FGAs and PATs. Overall, though, he's averaging just 6.0 points in his five appearances, which ranks 29th among kickers to have played at least that many games in 2022. In any case, Prater appears to have staved off Rodrigo Blankenship for scoring chances, though the latter may hold on to kickoff duties until the former is healthy enough to handle…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 9:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back in action Sunday

    Prater (hip) is active for Sunday's game at Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: After logging limited practices all week, Prater has been cleared to return for the first time since Week 4. However, Rodrigo Blankenship also is active, so there's a chance that Prater may be available for just field-goal attempts and point-after tries, with the former handling kickoffs, as coach Kliff Kingsbury intimated earlier in the week. In four appearances on the campaign, Prater has yet to miss any of his four FGAs or six PATs.

    Published: Sun, Oct 30 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Prater (hip) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Minnesota, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: The veteran kicker managed limited practices throughout the week after missing Arizona's last three games. If he's declared inactive before the 1:00 ET kickoff Sunday, the Cardinals will again turn to Rodrigo Blankenship as their placekicker. Coach Kliff Kingsbury mentioned earlier in the week that both kickers might be active if Prater is healthy enough to play, with Blankenship then handling kickoffs while Prater would take care of field goals and extra points.

    Published: Fri, Oct 28 at 1:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs another limited session

    Prater (hip) was limited during Thursday's practice, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater has been sidelined during each of the team's last three contests due to a hip issue, and his Week 8 availability remains in question following his limited session Thursday. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Wednesday that the veteran kicker might only attempt field goals and extra-point tries if he's eventually cleared to play Sunday against the Vikings, whereas Rodrigo Blankenship would handle kickoffs, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. However, Friday's practice/injury report should provide…read more

    Published: Thu, Oct 27 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered 'day-to-day'

    Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury labeled Prater (hip) day-to-day on Wednesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater was a game-time decision last Thursday against the Saints before the Cardinals ruled him out for a third consecutive game. Now that he's practicing for the first time since his last appearance Week 4, he'll look to build upon Wednesday's limited participation as the week goes on. Kingsbury also noted that Prater may only kick field goals and extra points if he's available for Sunday's contest at Minnesota, with Rodrigo Blankenship handling kickoffs. However, it's unclear whether that'll…read more

    Published: Wed, Oct 26 at 3:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Missing third straight game

    Prater (hip) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Saints.

    Analysis: Prater thus will miss a third contest in a row as he tends to a right hip injury. This time around, Rodrigo Blankenship instead of Matt Ammendola will handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals. Prater will look to rest up for the Cardinals' next outing Sunday, Oct. 30 in Minnesota.

    Published: Thu, Oct 20 at 3:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Game-time decision for TNF

    Prater (hip) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against New Orleans and is considered a game-time decision, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: If Prater doesn't play, the Cardinals presumably will turn to Rodrigo Blankenship, who was signed to the practice squad Tuesday after Arizona cut Matt Ammendola. Prater missed the past two games and is in danger of missing a third after he was held out of practice all week.

    Published: Wed, Oct 19 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice Tuesday

    Prater (hip) was listed as a non-participant on Tuesday's practice report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater's sore right hip kept him from logging any practice activity for the second straight day, but Arizona isn't yet ruling him out for Thursday's game against the Saints. That said, Arizona signed Rodrigo Blankenship to its practice squad Tuesday, and he would be in line to handle kicking duties if the Cardinals determine that Prater will miss a third straight game. Matt Ammendola served as Arizona's kicker the previous two weeks but was waived after missing two kicks during that time.

    Published: Tue, Oct 18 at 1:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Chance to play Week 7

    Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Prater (hip) was not ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Saints, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater did not participate in Monday's estimated practice after sitting out Arizona's last two games with right hip soreness. However, the 38-year-old may be nearing a return in Week 7, as the Cardinals also cut fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola on Monday. Prater made all 10 of his kicking attempts through the first four games of the season, though he did not attempt a field goal until Week 3. Now, with DeAndre Hopkins set to return from suspension and with the trade acquisition of Robbie Anderson,…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs DNP

    Prater (hip) was a non-participant on the Cardinals' estimated practice report Monday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater has missed the last two weeks due to the injury, and although he was an estimated DNP, the team cut Matt Ammendola on Monday, who had been his replacement during his pair of absences. Therefore, it seems the Cardinals believe Prater will be available Thursday when they host the Saints, especially since they haven't signed another kicker yet.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 6

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury ruled Prater (hip) out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater will miss his second straight game due to the sore right hip, which kept him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday and Thursday. Even though he missed a game-tying kick late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's three-point loss to the Eagles, Matt Ammendola is expected to be elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row to handle kicking duties in Prater's stead.

    Published: Fri, Oct 14 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Trending toward another absence

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury called Prater (hip) week-to-week Wednesday and added the kicker doesn't seem likely to play Sunday in Seattle, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: The Cardinals have a contingency plan in place after signing Matt Ammendola off their practice squad Wednesday. If Prater misses a second straight game this weekend, Ammendola again will fill in at placekicker after making one of two field-goal attempts and both point-after tries this past Sunday against the Eagles.

    Published: Wed, Oct 12 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ruled out for Week 5

    Arizona head coach Kliff Kingsbury said Prater (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Eagles, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater was limited by a hip issue throughout practices ahead of Week 4, but he still suited up and made all four of his kicks, though he didn't handle kickoff duties. The hip injury seems to have gotten worse, so the veteran kicker will take the week off. In his absence, Matt Ammendola, who recently served as Harrison Butker's replacement in Kansas City, will operate as Arizona's kicker in Week 5.

    Published: Wed, Oct 5 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with soreness

    Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury said Monday that Prater (hip) is considered day-to-day with general soreness, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater was limited due to a hip issue throughout last week's practices before suiting up for Sunday's win over Carolina, and Kingsbury's comments suggest that the injury is still plaguing the kicker. The 38-year-old hasn't missed a regular-season game over the past seven seasons. Through four games in 2022, Prater has converted all six of his field-goal tries and all four of his extra-point attempts.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in win

    Prater made both field-goal attempts and both point-after tries during Sunday's 26-16 victory over Carolina.

    Analysis: Prater was limited during each practice leading up to Week 4 due to a hip injury and was labeled as questionable. Nonetheless, he was deemed active for the contest and didn't show any ill effects as he made all four of his kicks during the Cardinals' win. The veteran kicker got Arizona on the board with a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and gave the Cardinals a 13-10 lead in the fourth quarter with a 39-yard make. Across four games, Prater has made all six of his field-goal attempts…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 10:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday, per usual

    Prater (hip) is listed as active Sunday in Carolina.

    Analysis: After his practice reps were capped during Week 4 prep, Prater entered the weekend with a questionable designation, but he'll nonetheless handle placekicking duties for the Cardinals on game day. He hasn't got much work this season due to circumstances beyond his control, but he has made all four field-goal attempts and both point-after tries through three games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Iffy for Sunday

    Prater (hip) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Prater was limited at practices throughout the week due to a hip injury he presumably picked up during the team's Week 3 loss to the Rams, though he didn't appear bothered by the issue during the game as he connected on all four of his field-goal attempts. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the Cardinals don't kick off until 4:05 PM ET on Sunday, to there'll be few replacement options available if Prater is ruled out for Week 4.

    Published: Fri, Sep 30 at 12:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited Wednesday

    Prater was limited during Wednesday's practice due to a hip injury, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater made all four of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's win over the Rams, but he appears to have picked up a hip injury as well. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but he'll have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Week 4.

    Published: Wed, Sep 28 at 12:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits double figures

    Prater made all four of his field-goal attempts but didn't have any extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Prater converted from 23, 43, 49 and 31 yards, resulting in a 12-point outing after he scored just one point in both of the first two weeks.

    Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sparse performance

    Prater made his only point-after try but didn't attempt a field goal during Sunday's 29-23 overtime victory in Las Vegas.

    Analysis: The Cardinals have opened the campaign with 50 points combined between Weeks 1 and 2, but Prater has accounted for only two of them. In fact, he's posted the exact same stat line in those outings. Prater has been a victim of disjointed and comeback efforts so far, as Arizona has attempted two-point conversions on four of seven touchdowns to date (and didn't need an extra point following Sunday's game-ending fumble return TD). FGAs and more PATs will come as the season wears on, but for the time…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes only kick

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 44-21 loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Prater did all that was required of him, but his lack of opportunities resulted in an underwhelming output. He'll hope for more scoring chances in Week 2 versus the Raiders.

    Published: Tue, Sep 13 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Finishes sixth in scoring average

    Prater struck true on 30 of 37 field-goal attempts and 47 of 49 point-after tries in 17 contests during the 2021 season.

    Analysis: The Cardinals finished with the 11th-ranked scoring offense at 26.4 points per game, but Prater himself ended up in a tie for sixth among kickers that made at least 16 appearances with the Ravens' Justin Tucker at 8.1 points per game. Arizona has a number of key skill players set to become unrestricted free agents in March -- RBs James Conner and Chase Edmonds, WRs A.J. Green and Christian Kirk and TEs Zach Ertz and Maxx Williams -- but being attached to a Kyler Murray-led offense should…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 20 at 7:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 12 points in Week 18

    Prater made all three field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries during Sunday's 38-30 defeat to the Seahawks.

    Analysis: With the 12-point performance, Prater pushed his way into a tie for sixth with Justin Tucker in terms of points per game (8.1) among kickers who played at least 16 games. While his success rate on FGAs (81.1 percent) is his second lowest since 2014, he has nailed 47 of 49 PATs (95.9 percent) on the campaign. Prater will look to keep it up in Monday's wild-card game versus the Rams.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 10:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Matches season high

    Prater made all four of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 25-22 win over the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Prater tied his season high in points by converting field goals from 24, 53, 26 and 38 yards. In doing so, he not only rebounded from missing three kicks in Week 16, but Prater also helped Arizona clinch a three-point win. The veteran now sports 125 points heading into the final game of the season, placing in the top 10 at his position league-wide.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 9:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses three kicks

    Prater missed two of three field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries in Saturday's 22-16 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Prater missed from 51 yards to begin the game and then failed with his PAT after Arizona scored on its next drive. The veteran subsequently hit the right upright with a 41-yarder in the second half, before finally closing with a make from 28 yards. In the end, Prater's misses proved costly and directly contributed toward the Cardinals losing a third straight game. He'll strive to rebound from arguably his worst performance of the campaign in Week 17 versus the Cowboys.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 5:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts two field goals

    Prater converted both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 30-12 loss to the Lions.

    Analysis: The Cardinals struggled at Ford Field on Sunday, but Prater drilled a pair of 29-yarders in the second half to put the team on the board. Although he saw limited action against the Lions on Sunday, the 37-year-old has now made multiple field goals in each of the last three games, and he's converted all seven of his field-goal attempts while making all five of his extra-point tries during that time.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Drills deep kicks

    Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Monday night's 30-23 loss to the Rams.

    Analysis: Prater was dialed in from long distance, converting from 53 yards twice before making a 49-yard field goal on his final attempt. With a pair of PATs as well, Prater put together his fourth double-digit scoring performance this season. Now with 102 points on the year, Prater ranks seventh among kickers league-wide.

    Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Connects on all five kicks

    Prater nailed both field-goal attempts and all three point-after tries during Sunday's 33-22 victory at Chicago.

    Analysis: In the Cardinals' last game back in Week 11 at Seattle, Prater put together his worst showing of the season, missing a pair of field goals and an extra point. This time around, he had veritable layups when Arizona's offense faltered in the red zone, connecting from 33 and 25 yards. The nine-point effort ensured that Prater returned to the top 10 among kickers on a per-game basis (7.6, tied with the Eagles' Jake Elliott). Prater will aim to keep up the momentum next Monday versus the Rams.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 9:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses three kicks

    Prater missed two of three field-goal attempts and one of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Seahawks.

    Analysis: Prater converted his first PAT before missing his second as well as a 39-yard field goal during the second quarter. Although he responded by hitting a 53-yard attempt to begin the second half, Prater subsequently missed a 36-yarder in the fourth. He ended by making another extra point, but overall it was Prater's worst performance of the campaign. Considering he'd gone five straight games without a miss prior to Sunday, Prater will aim to get back on track when the Cardinals return from their…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes both kicks

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Prater's opportunities were limited due to Arizona's offensive struggles without starting quarterback Kyler Murray (ankle). The veteran converted from 47 yards on his field goal, helping bring his season tally to 77 points through 10 games.

    Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nets seven points

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt as well as all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-17 win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater converted from 26 yards on his lone field goal and has now gone four straight games without a miss. His 73 points through nine games currently places him fourth league-wide at his position.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Just three points

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but made all three of his extra-point tries in Week 8's 24-21 loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: Prater was only called upon for PATs and has now attempted just one field goal over the Cardinals' past two games. Despite his season-low tally in Week 8, the veteran still sports 66 points so far, trailing just three kickers league-wide.

    Published: Tue, Nov 2 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Puts up seven points Sunday

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and all four point-after tries during Sunday's 31-5 win versus the Texans.

    Analysis: Prater's seven points were his second fewest of the season -- tied with Week 3 at Jacksonville -- but he remains embedded in the top five in scoring in the NFL at nine points per game (tied with the Patriots' Nick Folk). As a beneficiary of the Cardinals' Kyler Murray-led offense, Prater can continue to be utilized in lineups on a weekly basis, including Thursday's showdown with the Packers.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 8:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails all seven kicks in Week 6

    Prater went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 on point-after tries during Sunday's 37-14 victory at Cleveland.

    Analysis: Prater matched his season best from Week 4 with 13 points Sunday, marking the third time in six games in which he's reached double digits. Overall, he's missed three of 14 FGAs and none of his 23 PATs en route to 9.3 points per game, which is good for third highest among NFL kickers this season. It helps to be attached to the Cardinals' No. 4 scoring offense (32.3 points per game), providing the backdrop for Prater to be a regular in lineups.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 10:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses kick Sunday

    Prater missed one of his two field-goal attempts but made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-10 win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: Prater's lone misfire came on an ambitious 61-yard attempt as the first half expired. Prior to then, he converted on a 21-yarder during the second quarter. With five total points Sunday, Prater now boasts 43 on the season, currently ranking fifth in the category among kickers league-wide.

    Published: Tue, Oct 12 at 10:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Second perfect game of season

    Prater made all three field-goal attempts and was 4-for-4 on point-after tries during Sunday's 37-20 road victory versus the Rams.

    Analysis: With the Cardinals putting up 30-plus points in all four games this season, Prater has been busy, matching the Chiefs' Harrison Butker for the NFL lead with 17 successful PATs. Additionally, Prater has vaulted himself into the top five in points per game among kickers with seven made field goals, averaging 9.5 points weekly. He'll look to keep up the pace Sunday against the 49ers' 22nd-ranked scoring defense (25.5 per game).

    Published: Mon, Oct 4 at 7:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Contributes toward record

    Prater missed one of two field-goal attempts but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-19 win over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Prater's miss came on an ambitious 68-yard attempt to end the first half, which, unsurprisingly, came up short and was then miraculously returned 109 yards for a touchdown, tying for the longest play in NFL history. The veteran kicker got back on track by converting a more customary 34-yarder in the second half, which, alongside four PATs, saw Prater bring his season tally to 25 points through three games.

    Published: Tue, Sep 28 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits all six kicks Week 2

    Prater made both field-goal attempts and all four point-after tries during Sunday's 34-33 win versus the Vikings.

    Analysis: After scoring eight points in the Cardinals' season opener, Prater again was busy with Kyler Murray and company going up and down the field. On this occasion, though, Prater made his one field goal longer than 40 yards, nailing a 62-yarder as time expired in the first half. With 18 points so far on his ledger through two games, he sits in a tie for seventh among kickers with the Giants' Graham Gano.

    Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 6:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Near perfect Sunday

    Prater was 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on point-after tries during Sunday's 38-13 win in Tennessee.

    Analysis: Prater did have one foible on the day, missing a 43-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter. Otherwise, he was on point, making a 34-yarder and also recording touchbacks on six of his seven kickoffs. Assuming the Cardinals offense continues to operate at a high level behind quarterback Kyler Murray, Prater should be afforded plenty of options to produce on a weekly basis.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 7:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Links up with Cardinals

    Prater signed a two-year contract with Arizona on Wednesday.

    Analysis: After enduring a disappointing year with Zane Gonzalez, the Cardinals are turning to a 14-year veteran coming off seven seasons in Detroit. Prater is a two-time Pro Bowler who boasts an 83.2 percent career field-goal conversion rate, though he dropped all the way down to 75 percent in 2020. The 36-year-old will be looking to bounce back in Arizona this season, and being part of a high-scoring offense led by Kyler Murray could lead to plenty of fantasy upside.

    Published: Wed, Mar 17 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts 50-yarder

    Prater converted his only field-goal attempt and two of three PATs during Sunday's 37-35 loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: Prater got one chance at a field goal from 54 yards out and he made the most of it. However, the veteran missed wide left on one of his PATs, and Detroit subsequently felt the need to go for two on a pair of ensuing extra-point attempts, costing Prater's output even further. While Prater will now finish his age-36 campaign with a six-year low in field-goal conversions (21) and one of the lowest conversion rates (74 percent) of his career, fantasy managers should keep in mind that all seven of…read more

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Output suffers in Stafford's absence

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but made his only PAT during Saturday's 47-7 loss to Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: With quarterback Matthew Stafford (ankle) exiting the game early, the Lions had to rely on the ground game against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the fewest yards per rush attempt (3.2) leaguewide in 2020. The results clearly weren't pretty, and Prater's output suffered as a result. While it's possible the Lions could find more success in Week 17 against a Vikings defense that allows the ninth-most yards per rush attempt (4.6) - plus the sixth-most yards per pass attempt (7.8) - it's…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up Saturday

    Prater (back) is active for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Prater sat out Wednesday's practice with his back injury before logging a limited session Thursday, but the two-time Pro Bowler is officially in the clear for Week 16. The 36-year-old remains without a game absence since 2014, though he's in the midst of a slumping 2020 campaign that's consisted of a 74.1 percent field-goal conversion rate over 27 attempts.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out practice Wednesday

    Prater (back) did not practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater wasn't listed on Tuesday's injury report -- this was an estimation since Detroit didn't practice Tuesday -- but showed up with a back issue that kept him from practicing entirely Wednesday. The Lions play Tampa Bay on Saturday, so it would bode well for the placekicker's chances of taking part in that contest if he is able to return to practice Thursday.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Again limited with FG opportunities

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and two of three PATs during Sunday's 46-25 loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Prater converted from 53 yards out in the third quarter, but he blemished his day by missing wide left on one of his extra-point attempts. That he's not attempted more than one field goal in each of the past five weeks coupled with the possibility that Matthew Stafford may sit the final two games of the season, Prater is not an advisable fantasy option in Week 15 against Tampa Bay.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 5:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • One FG against Green Bay

    Prater made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his PATs during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: The Lions were able to punch it in for a touchdown three of the four times they managed to get in scoring position, limiting Prater's opportunities. Despite a welcoming matchup Week 15 matchup with a struggling Titans defense, Prater's chances of a bounce-back performance will be dinged if quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs) is forced to miss time.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 8:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • No FG attempts in comeback victory

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but converted four of five PATs during Sunday's 34-30 victory over Chicago.

    Analysis: After attempting at least three field goals in four of five games out of the Lions' bye week, Prater has now attempted just two total field goals over the last three weeks. While Matthew Stafford's thumb injury undoubtedly played a role in Prater not having many chances during the first two of those three unfortunate games, Prater's problem in this most recent outing -- in which Stafford seemed much healthier -- was that Detroit was actually too efficient with its offensive opportunities. While…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits trio of short kicks

    Prater made a 29-yard field goal and both extra-point attempts in Thursday's 41-25 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Prater remains perfect from short range, as he's connected on all 10 field-goal tries from within 40 yards while going 26-for-26 on extra-point attempts. This was the third time in five games that he attempted just one field goal. He's been tough to depend on with fluctuating opportunities. A Week 13 matchup against the Bears' sturdy defense provides another challenge for the veteran kicker.

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 12:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Lays goose egg

    Prater missed his only field-goal attempt during Sunday's 20-0 loss to Carolina.

    Analysis: The Lions had severe struggles moving the ball while quarterback Matthew Stafford played through a thumb injury. Prater subsequently received a single field-goal attempt from 51 yards out, which he missed wide left. Having previously attempted at least three field goals in six of nine games in 2020, there seems to a solid chance Prater and the Lions rebound in Week 12 against a Texans defense that is allowing the fourth-most total points per game (28.0) in 2020.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 2:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Walk-off field goal beats Washington

    Prater converted three of three field-goal attempts and three of three PATs during Sunday's 30-27 win over Washington.

    Analysis: Including the game-winning field goal from 59-yards out in the final seconds, Prater drilled two kicks from beyond 50 yards, which is his NFL-record seventh career time of doing so. It's also the sixth time in nine games this season that Prater has attempted at least three field goals. Even with the injuries mounting on the Lions defense, Prater and Detroit should be able to find success in Week 11 against a collapsing Panthers defense that was diced for more than 550 total yards and 46 points…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 5:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts two of three FGA

    Prater made two of three field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Prater badly missed his opening FGA from 46 yards wide left but later redeemed himself with kicks from 23 and 45 yards. The veteran has now converted multiple field goals in five of eight game, with 12 total attempts coming from beyond 40 yards. While the Lions offense could struggle if Matthew Stafford (concussion) is forced to miss time, a Week 10 matchup with a middling Washington team is not something to run away from

    Published: Mon, Nov 9 at 11:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses FG from 48 yards

    Prater missed his only field-goal attempt but made three of three PATs during Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Colts.

    Analysis: Missing his only attempt from 48 yards out, Prater's fantasy performance otherwise suffered from an unlucky combination of Detriot's red-zone success and a number of Matthew Stafford's drive-killing mistakes. The veteran should get back on track in Week 9 against a Vikings defense that has allowed the third-most points per game (32.0) in 2020.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes extra-long PAT for the win

    Prater converted three of four field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 23-22 victory over Atlanta.

    Analysis: Prater practically won this game for Detroit, first capping off one of the Lions' only successful drives in the first half with a 50-yard field goal as the second quarter expired. Prater then made another from 51 yards out in the third, uncharacteristically missed a go-ahead FGA from 46 in the fourth, then later redeemed himself with a successful 49-yard go-ahead field goal as well as the walk-off PAT that happened to be from 48 yards out due to penalties. Prater has now attempted at least four…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 26 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts two of three FGA

    Prater made two of three field-goal attempts and four of four PATs during Sunday's 34-16 victory over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Prater missed wide left from 57 yards out but connected from 31 and 41 yards. While the veteran has been somewhat frustrating to own this season due to near goose eggs in Weeks 2 and 4, Prater has the green light to attempt kicks from 50 yards out on a weekly basis and is usually productive when he gets the opportunities. In a Lions offense that is close to fully healthy, Prater could have a big Week 7 against a Falcons defense that has given up the fifth-most points per game (30.7) in 2020.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 7:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No field-goal attempts

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but made three of three PATs during Sunday's 35-29 loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: In a weird game where neither team attempted a single field goal, Prater was also hurt by the Lions needing to go for two late in the game. While this is a letdown after Prater's big performance in Week 3, the veteran kicker will remain a solid fantasy option when Detroit reconvenes from its Week 5 bye.

    Published: Sun, Oct 4 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big day in desert

    Prater made four of four field-goal attempts and two of two PATs during Sunday's 26-23 victory over Arizona.

    Analysis: Detroit was able to move the ball in the return of receiver Kenny Golladay, but the offense struggled to punch the ball in the end zone. Prater thus benefited with four field-goal tries from within 40 yards. The veteran should continue to see opportunities stemming from the Lions' progressively improving health situation on the offensive side of the roster when Detroit hosts New Orleans at home in Week 4.

    Published: Mon, Sep 28 at 6:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses from long distance

    Prater missed his only field-goal attempt but converted all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 42-21 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: Detroit has struggled to move the ball in the absence of two key offensive pieces, receiver Kenny Golladay (hamstring) and lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot). Combined with the Lions' inability to find the end zone when they were able to get into scoring position Sunday, Prater ultimately wound up with a single field-goal attempt from 57 yards out, which he missed wide right. If Golladay and Vaitai are able to return in Week 3 -- which seems possible -- Prater could be in for a bounce-back…read more

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 10:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three field goals in season opener

    Prater made three of four field goals and both of his PATs during Sunday's 27-23 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: Prater was one of three kickers league-wide to log at least four field-goal attempts in Week 1, but he missed a 55-yard try wide right. While he won't always get this many opportunities on a weekly basis, the veteran can be counted on for at least a couple per game while quarterback Matthew Stafford is healthy. In eight games with a healthy Stafford in 2019, Prater attempted 2.4 field goals per game, compared to 1.6 FGA per contest in the other eight games without Stafford.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 1:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accurate from long range

    Prater converted both of his field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 23-20 loss to Green Bay.

    Analysis: The 56-yarder Prater cranked through in the fourth was right down the middle and might have have been good from 70-plus yards, given how much room it had to clear the post. Regardless, the veteran's general ability to connect from long range was critical for the Lions' David-Blough-led offense to maintain its lead for most of the game. With the 2019 campaign now in the books, Prater will finish his age-35 season having converted 26 of 31 field-goal attempts and 35 of 36 PATs over 16 games in…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accurate from long range

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra points in Sunday's 23-20 loss against the Packers.

    Analysis: The 56-yarder Prater cranked through in the fourth was dead-center and might have have been good from 70-plus yards, given how much room it had to clear the post. Regardless, the veteran's general ability to connect from long range was critical for the Lions' David-Blough-led offense to maintain its lead for most of the game. With the 2019 campaign now in the books, Prater will finish his age-35 season having converted 26 of 31 field-goal attempts and 35 of 36 PATs over 16 games in 2019.…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 3:54pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for season finale

    Prater (illness) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: Prater was added to the injury report Friday as a limited participant and received the questionable tag due to the illness, but it won't end up impacting his availability for Week 17. The 35-year-old is 24-for-29 on field goals and 33-for-34 on extra points this season and will look to finish the 2019 campaign on a strong note.

    Published: Sun, Dec 29 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with illness

    Prater is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers due to an illness, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

    Analysis: Prater took every rep during the Lions' first two practices of the week before the ailment limited his activity in Friday's session, prompting Detroit to give him a designation for the regular-season finale. Unless the Lions add another kicker to the 53-man roster prior to Saturday's deadline for Week 17 transactions, Prater probably won't be at any real risk of sitting out against Green Bay.

    Published: Fri, Dec 27 at 1:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Second field goal in three games

    Prater converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his PATs during Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: The return of Kerryon Johnson didn't bring enough of a lift to the Lions offense to make Prater fantasy-relevant. The limitations of quarterback David Blough simply haven't allowed for many scoring opportunities, and Prater's numbers have suffered. After averaging over 2.2 attempts in the first 11 games of the season, Prater has only attempted five field goals in David Blough's four consecutive starts. It'll remain hard to trust the otherwise dependable Prater during Sunday's season finale…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 7:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hits all three kicks

    Prater made a 44-yard kick and two extra points in Sunday's 38-17 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Prater has now hit 27 straight extra points, and he's connected on 23 of 28 field goals (82 percent). He continues to be excellent from deep as well, making six of seven field goals from beyond 50 yards. Prater could hit some deep bombs in Week 16 at Denver's high altitude.

    Published: Mon, Dec 16 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses only attempt from 45 yards out

    Prater missed his only field-goal attempt and made his only PAT during Sunday's 20-7 loss to Minnesota.

    Analysis: Prater sailed his one and only attempt from 45 yards wide right and he wasn't afforded a second field-goal chance at any point in the second half. Newly-installed quarterback David Blough simply had a much tougher time moving the ball this week against the Vikings compared to Thanksgiving Day against the Bears. There's at least a chance for a nice rebound in Week 15 if Blough can move the ball against Tampa Bay's 31st-ranked secondary.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Two more field goals

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Thursday's 24-20 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: While Prater's stat line was aided by the fact that the Lions' offense stalled twice from within the 10-yard line, he's now attempted at least two field goals in eight of 12 games this year. He also afforded the Lions an extra possession by way of a successful onside kick during the first quarter. Given the relative success that quarterback David Blough had Thursday -- combined with Minnesota's declining defense -- Prater might be worthy of a spot in starting lineups during Detroit's Week 14…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 11:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three-makes in D.C.

    Prater made three of four field-goal attempts as well as his only PAT during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Washington.

    Analysis: Prater was good from 21, 24 and 49 yards out, but the veteran went wide right from 39 yards on a windy day in Washington. It's unfortunate that miss wound up being the difference in the game, but Prater at least made history by passing Errol Mann for the fourth-most points in Lions history. Prater could have another busy day in Week 13 against the Bears if quarterback Jeff Driskel doesn't have too much trouble getting Detroit into scoring position.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No field-goal attempts

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but converted all three PATs during Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: We knew coming into this that Prater may not get many opportunities to produce, but it wasn't because we thought Jeff Driskel would get the team into the end zone four times. It's actually a great sign for Prater's future outlook that Driskel was able to move the ball on a not-terrible Cowboys defense. While the tune may change when the Lions have to play tough Chicago and Minnesota teams in coming weeks, it's possible Driskel could allow Prater to have a respectable outing in the meantime when…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 2:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts another 50-yarder

    Prater made both of his field-goal attempts as well as his only PAT during Sunday's 20-13 loss to Chicago.

    Analysis: Another 50-yard field goal salvaged Prater's fantasy output on a day quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) was surprisingly not able to play. However, the general ineptitude of replacement starter Jeff Driskel could continue to limit the Lions' scoring chances, so it may be wise to avoid Prater in Week 11 on the road against the Cowboys should Stafford again be ruled out.

    Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only given one field-goal attempt

    Prater converted his lone field-goal attempt and all three PATs during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Oakland.

    Analysis: Prater is now one of three active kickers to have converted at least 15 field goals in 12 consecutive seasons, which is obviously a testament to how long the 35-year-old has been a quality fantasy option. Sunday could have been a bigger day if the Lions hadn't had to go for it on fourth down with three seconds to play, though it's nonetheless disappointing Prater wasn't given more chances to produce in this relatively soft matchup. Make sure the weather isn't a factor, but it's possible he…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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2025 Fantasy Stats
  PATFG MadeFantasy
WkOppMade0-1920-2930-3940-4950+Pts
1BAL,
W 41-40
2-111-11.00
2@NYJ,
W 30-10
3-11-114.00
3MIA,
W 31-21
4---1-7.00
4NO,
W 31-19
4--1--7.00
5NE,
L 20-23
2--11-8.00
6@ATL,
L 14-24
2-----2.00
7Bye------0.00
8@CAR,
W 40-9
4---2-10.00
9KC,
W 28-21
4-----4.00
10@MIA,
L 13-30
1-----1.00
11TB,
W 44-32
5--1--8.00
12@HOU,
L 19-23
1--11-7.00
13@PIT,
W 26-7
2-11--8.00
14CIN,
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15@NE,
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16@CLE,
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17PHI,
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18NYJ,
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