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  • Cut loose by Colts

    The Colts waived Badgley on Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Badgley's dismissal comes as no real surprise after special teams coordinator Brian Mason told the media earlier Tuesday that the Colts would be evaluating "all kicker options that [they] possibly have" this week. Mason's comments came just two days after Badgley missed his third extra-point try in seven games in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans. Overall, Badgley went 18-for-21 on point-after attempts and 10-for-11 on field goals with the Colts after Spencer Shrader sustained a season-ending…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 2 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts only FGA in loss

    Badgley made his only field-goal try and went 1-for-2 on PATs in Sunday's 20-16 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Badgley was able to convert a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, extending his streak to seven straight appearances with a field-goal make. The kicker did, however, miss his first extra-point try of the day, connecting with the left upright in the first quarter. The miss would come back to hurt Indianapolis late in the game, forcing the team to go for it on fourth-and-9 from Houston's 31 yard line with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, and ultimately the team turned the ball…read more

    Published: Sun, Nov 30 at 7:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes four kicks in Week 12 loss

    Badgley made both of his field-goal tries and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Coming off a Week 10 game in Berlin in which he missed a pair of kicks, Sunday marked a strong rebound game for Badgley, who has now made nine of 11 field-goal tries and 17 of 19 extra-point attempts in six games with the Colts this season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 23 at 5:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses two kicks Week 10

    Badgley went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 1-for-2 on extra-point tries during the Colts' 31-25 overtime win over the Falcons on Sunday.

    Analysis: Badgley missed his first PAT in the first quarter before his 53-yard field-goal attempt early in the second quarter fell short. He made up for those two missed kicks by knocking through field goals from 34 and 44 yards in the fourth quarter, the latter of which tied things up at 25-25 to send the game to overtime. Badgley is now 7-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 15-for-17 on extra-point tries through five regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes four kicks in Week 9 loss

    Badgley made both of his field-goal attempts and his two extra-point tries during the Colts' 27-20 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Badgley connected on field goals from 52 and 53 yards in the fourth quarter as the Colts attempted to battle back from a 17-point deficit. His two makes from 50-plus yards matches a career high he set in 2020 and 2022 with the Chargers and Lions, respectively. Since replacing Spencer Shrader (knee), Badgley has made all five of his field-goal attempts and has gone 14-for-15 on extra-point tries across four regular-season games.

    Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 4:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't miss Sunday

    Badgley went a perfect 1-for-1 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-5 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: The kicker hit a 43-yarder in the first quarter and then just rode his high-scoring offense to five more points throughout the rest of the game. Since replacing Spencer Shrader, who is out for the season with a knee injury, Badgley has made at least three extra points in all three games he's played in, and he has only missed once, going 12-of-13 on extra points and 3-for-3 on field goals. The kicker job on one of the league's best offenses should be his for the foreseeable future.

    Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 5:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses extra point Sunday

    Badgley went 1-for-1 on field-goal tries and 3-for-4 on extra-point attempts in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers.

    Analysis: The kicker's miss came after Indianapolis scored on its first drive of the game. After that, he did make every kick, including a 36-yard field goal in the second quarter that put the Colts up by 20. In two games since replacing the injured Spencer Shrader (knee), who is out for the season, Badgley is 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and 7-for-8 on extra-point attempts, which should be good enough to help him keep the job for another week.

    Published: Sun, Oct 19 at 6:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in season debut

    Badgley made his only field-goal attempt and went 4-for-4 on PATs in Sunday's 31-27 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Badgley was signed by the Colts earlier in the week, replacing Spencer Shrader (knee) as the team's starting kicker after Shrader was placed on injured reserve with a season-ending knee injury. Badgley made a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter, tying up the game at 17-17. The kicker is familiar with Lucas Oil Stadium, having gone 18-for-21 on field-goal tries over 12 games with Indianapolis in 2021, and he'll look to build off of his Week 6 performance moving forward.

    Published: Sun, Oct 12 at 9:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • New kicker in Indy

    Badgley agreed to a contract with the Colts on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: With Spencer Shrader (knee) suffering a season-ending injury in Sunday's 40-6 win over the Raiders, the Colts worked out eight kickers Tuesday. Badgley ultimately emerged from the tryout with a contract, and he'll now have the opportunity to kick for a Colts squad that has fielded a surprisingly prolific offense through the first five weeks. Despite having his day cut short by the injury in Week 5, Shrader had racked up an NFL-high 53 points while knocking down 13 of 14 field-goal tries on the…read more

    Published: Tue, Oct 7 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Entering free agency healthy

    Detroit cleared Badgley from the groin injury that landed him on the injured reserve list for the entire 2024 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley suffered a torn hamstring during the first week of training camp last year, so his last playing sample comes from 2023, when over four games he made all four of his field-goal tries and 13 of his 15 extra-point attempts. Jake Bates had an impressive rookie campaign with the Lions in 2024, so Badgley will likely be looking for a new team in 2025.

    Published: Tue, Mar 4 at 12:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to IR

    The Lions placed Badgley (hamstring) on injured reserve Saturday.

    Analysis: Badgley tore his hamstring during practice Thursday and will be out for the entire 2024 campaign. The veteran was slated to compete for the opportunity to be Detroit's kicker for the upcoming campaign, so the team will likely bring another kicker into training camp to push Jake Bates for the role. Bates was signed by the Lions in June after a record-setting performance in the UFL this spring, but he's yet to take a snap in the NFL.

    Published: Sat, Jul 27 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers season-ending injury

    Badgley suffered a season-ending hamstring injury during Thursday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: A torn hamstring during the first week of training camp will end Badgley's season before it really began, with the Lions reportedly planning to place him on injured reserve in the coming days. Jake Bates, a 2023 UDFA and breakout performer with the UFL's Michigan Panthers this past spring, is left as the only kicker on the roster, but it presumably won't be long before the team brings in some competition. Whoever ends up winning the job could have fantasy value even if they're inexperienced, as…read more

    Published: Fri, Jul 26 at 7:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Re-signs with Lions

    Badgley is re-signing with the Lions on a one-year contract, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley spent much of 2023 on Detroit's practice squad before eventually replacing a struggling Riley Patterson for the final four games of the regular season and the playoffs. Badgley converted each of his seven field-goal attempts and 24 of 26 PATs after taking over, but he'll likely have to compete with Patterson or another kicker to win the job in 2024.

    Published: Thu, Feb 22 at 1:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts four field goals in 2023

    Badgley converted four of four field-goal attempts and 13 of 15 PATs over four games in 2023.

    Analysis: Once Detroit lost patience with Riley Patterson after missing two PATs in three games, Badgley was brought in with mixed results. Not only did he miss two PATs in his four regular-season games, the strong-legged kicker only converted one field goal from over 40 yards over this stretch with just one more from at least this range over three postseason games. Now set to become an unrestricted free agent, Badgley is not locked in as Detroit's starting kicker entering the 2024 campaign.

    Published: Sun, Feb 11 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another missed PAT

    Badgley converted his lone field-goal attempt and three of four PATs during Sunday's 30-20 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: While Badgley remains perfect on field-goal tries this year, he missed an extra-point attempt for the second time in three weeks. The Miami (Fla.) product thus finishes the regular season with four field goals and 12 PATs in four games for Detroit -- numbers that reflect the Lions' success in ending drives with touchdowns down the stretch. Badgley will look to tack on more production against the Rams in the NFC wild card round.

    Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts two field goals

    Badgley converted both of his field-goal attempts and his lone PAT during Saturday's 20-19 loss to Dallas.

    Analysis: After missing an extra-point try last week in Minnesota, Badgley redeemed himself with a flawless game that could have been bigger if not for Detroit's aggressiveness on fourth down and two-point attempts. The strong-legged Badgley will again have some upside as a fantasy option when the Lions' high-powered offense returns home for a regular-season finale against the Vikings in Week 18.

    Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signed to active roster

    The Lions signed Badgley to the active roster from their practice squad Friday.

    Analysis: Badgley was eligible for his third and final elevation ahead of Saturday's game at Dallas, but Detroit opted to sign him to the active roster outright, signifying its confidence in the placekicker for the final two outings of the regular season and however long the team lasts in the playoffs. In two games to date, he's netted his only field-goal attempt (37 yards) and struck true on nine of 10 point-after tries.

    Published: Fri, Dec 29 at 2:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back on practice squad

    Badgley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: For a second game in a row, Badgley jumped up from Detroit's practice squad to serve as the team's placekicker Sunday at Minnesota. In the end, he made his only field-goal attempt (37 yards) and three of four point-after tries. With Riley Patterson out of the picture after the Lions waived him last week, Badgley is poised to handle kicking duties while attached to a productive offense moving forward. Whether or not the team elevates Badgley or outright signs him to the active roster ahead of…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 25 at 7:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bumps up from practice squad

    The Lions elevated Badgley from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game at Minnesota.

    Analysis: Badgley swapped in for Riley Patterson as Detroit's placekicker last Saturday against the Broncos and made all six point-after tries presented to him. The team then waived Patterson on Tuesday, paving the way for Badgley to handle all kicking duties for the Lions moving forward. After Sunday, Detroit can elevate Badgley one more time before needing to sign him to the active roster, but it could clear up any questions about his standing by doing so in advance of Week 17 action.

    Published: Sat, Dec 23 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes over kicking gig

    Badgley is the only placekicker on the Lions' roster after the team waived Riley Patterson on Tuesday.

    Analysis: Badgley has resided on Detroit's practice squad all season, but he was elevated Saturday and served as the team's kicker for a Week 16 win over the Broncos. Patterson was inactive for that contest and now finds himself in search of a new squad. While Badgley was tasked with only six point-after tries Saturday, he struck true on 20 of 24 field-goal attempts in 12 games for the Lions in 2022. He has two elevations remaining before the team will need to sign him to the active roster.

    Published: Tue, Dec 19 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Goes back to practice squad

    Badgley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Despite having Riley Patterson on the active roster, Detroit elevated Badgley from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game against the Broncos. Badgley then was active over Patterson and handled all the kicking duties, including netting all six point-after tries. It's unclear if Badgley will continue to work as the Lions' placekicker Sunday at Minnesota, but he'll need to bump up from the practice squad Saturday in order to have a chance to do so.

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 6:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect on PATs

    Badgley converted six of six PATs during Saturday's 42-17 win over Denver.

    Analysis: After losing out in training camp to Riley Patterson due to Patterson's superior short-range accuracy, Badgley reclaimed the placekicking role in Week 15. This change followed Patterson's two missed extra-point attempts over the past three games. According to Jeff Risdon of USA Today, head coach Dan Campbell explained that Badgley and Patterson had been competing in practice for several weeks. Campbell commented, "For this game, it just was right and it's been that way for a while and this was…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Swapping in for Patterson

    Badgley is active for Saturday's game against the Broncos.

    Analysis: Riley Patterson had served as the Lions' placekicker for the first 13 contests of the season, but he's been usurped by Badgley for Week 15 after the latter was elevated from the practice squad earlier Saturday. Badgley made 12 appearances for Detroit last season, connecting on 20 of 24 field-goal attempts and all 33 point-after tries for a respectable 7.8 points per game.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 4:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins active roster

    Badgley was elevated to the Lions' active roster Saturday.

    Analysis: It's unclear if Badgley is simply an insurance policy for Riley Patterson, or if the aforementioned starter may be losing his grip on the starting job after missing an extra-point attempt in two of the past three weeks. Badgley last kicked for the Lions and Bears last season, when he converted 24 of his 28 field-goal attempts and 10 of 13 attempts from 40-plus yards out.

    Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 1:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Detroit's practice squad

    Badgley signed with the Lions' practice squad Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Badgley was cut by the Titans on Sunday after converting three of four field goal attempts in Tennessee's preseason finale against the Patriots. prior to his brief stint in Tennessee, Badgley began training camp with the Commanders, but was waived Aug. 20 when Washington opted to go with Joey Slye as their kicker. Badgley, who kicked in 12 games for the Lions in 2022, will now spend the beginning of the 2023 season on the practice squad and could be a candidate for elevation if Riley Patterson…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 30 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets cut loose

    Badgley was released by the Titans on Sunday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley's exit will leave Tennessee without a kicker on their roster. The 28-year-old handled kicking duties in the team's preseason contest with the Patriots on Friday, making three of four field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries. However, the Titans seemingly feel as though they can find a better option before their Week 1 matchup with the Saints on Sunday, Sept. 10.

    Published: Sun, Aug 27 at 1:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Solid debut with Titans

    Badgley made three of his four field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in Friday's preseason game against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Badgley signed with the Titans on Tuesday. He made his first two kicks, which were field goals from 44 and 27 yards away. Badgley then missed his next attempt but bounced back and turned in an overall solid performance. Tennessee has been searching for a steady kicker this offseason, and Badgley took a step toward proving he's a capable option.

    Published: Sat, Aug 26 at 10:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Slated to kick for Tennessee

    The Titans signed Badgley on Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: After being let go by the Commanders, Badgley -- who spent time with both the Lions and Bears last year -- has quickly resurfaced and now appears poised to start the 2023 season as the Titans' kicker. Meanwhile, Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff, who had been competing for the assignment, have been waived by Tennessee.

    Published: Tue, Aug 22 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Time in Washington ends

    The Commanders plan to release Badgley on Sunday, a source tells Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

    Analysis: Badgley's dismissal leaves Joey Slye as the lone kicker on Washington's roster, though the Commanders could still look to bring in some outside competition before the preseason comes to a close. After converting on all 33 of his extra-point tries and 24 of 28 field-goal attempts over 13 games between the Bears and Lions in 2022, Badgley joined the Commanders on a one-year deal in Washington in July. Even if he doesn't find an opportunity elsewhere before Week 1, the 28-year-old's body of NFL…read more

    Published: Sun, Aug 20 at 6:22am by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs on with Washington

    The Commanders signed Badgley on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley was surprisingly cut by the Lions last week, but he quickly lands on his feet in Washington, where he'll compete with fellow veteran Joey Slye. Badgley is coming off a strong year where he made 20 of 24 field goals and all 33 of his extra points in 2022. Slye, meanwhile, went 25-of-30 on his field goals and missed four extra points last season. Badgley should be viewed as the slight favorite to win the job this summer, as Slye has been on a short leash in D.C.

    Published: Mon, Jul 24 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Getting cut by Detroit

    The Lions are slated to release Badgley, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley made 20 of 24 field-goal attempts (83.3 percent) and all 33 of his PATs in 12 games for Detroit last season, later re-signing with the team this spring. He nonetheless became expendable after the Lions traded for Riley Patterson, who made 30 of 35 FGAs (85.7 percent) and 36 of 37 PATs (97.3 percent) for the Jaguars last year. Furthermore, the Lions have K John Parker Romo, a former Virginia Tech kicker who made 17 of 19 FGAs in the XFL earlier this year. It won't be surprising if…read more

    Published: Thu, Jul 20 at 10:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Returning to Detroit

    Badgley and the Lions agreed to a contract Friday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

    Analysis: Badgley joined the Lions in early October and was still able to tally 100 points while serving as the placekicker for the team's final 12 games. He'll now return to Detroit for the 2023 campaign, one that many expect to be a leap forward for the Lions after a promising 2022.

    Published: Fri, Mar 17 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Reaches 100 points in 2022

    Badgley converted two of three field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 20-16 loss to Detroit.

    Analysis: Badgley missed wide left on a 46-yard attempt but otherwise received enough opportunities to top 100 points for the season. Now set to hit unrestricted free agency after putting together an impressive season between 13 total games with the Bears and Lions, Badgley is a strong candidate -- but not a lock -- to return to Detroit in 2023.

    Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 9:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Totals 11 points

    Badgley converted two of two field-goal attempts and five of five PATs during Sunday's 41-10 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Following three consecutive weeks with at least three field-goal tries, Badgley has attempted just three over his past two games combined. At least he was fed a healthy amount of PATs this time around to buoy his fantasy output. Next up for Badgley is a Week 18 matchup with a beatable Packers defense within the outdoor confines of Lambeau Field.

    Published: Sun, Jan 1 at 2:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Little work on Christmas Eve

    Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt and two of two PATs during Saturday's 37-23 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: In a weird day for Detroit's offense, the passing game remained on fire, but the complete lack of a run game made it hard for the Lions to consistently get into scoring position. This led to a lack of opportunities for Badgley, who didn't attempt a field goal until the final minute of the game and was hindered along the way by both a Lions red-zone fumble plus Detroit's decision to go for two after a touchdown in the first half. He'll look to bounce back against Chicago in Week 17 within the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 8:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Three more field-goal attempts

    Badgley converted two of three field-goal attempts and two of two PATs during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: In three games since the Detroit offense has returned to full health, Badgley has racked up 10 field-goal attempts and 10 PATs, putting him up with the top producers at his position. Badgley has made eight of those field goals while only missing from beyond 40 yards (including one from 54 yards out Sunday). With Sunday technically marking a down day for the Lions offense against a tough Jets defense, Badgley seems positioned as a high-floor fantasy option entering a Week 16 matchup with…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 18 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts 10 points against Vikings

    Badgley converted two of three field-goal attempts and four of four PATs during Sunday's 34-23 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Badgley followed up a huge Week 13 performance against the Jaguars with another solid stat line, thanks again to the offensive firepower of a fully healthy Lions offense. With that said, he could have had a bigger day had he not missed a 47-yard attempt at the end of the first half. He'll look to improve upon this performance in a Week 15 outdoors matchup in New York against the Jets.

    Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Monster day against Jaguars

    Badgley converted four of four field-goal attempts and four of four PATs during Sunday's 41-14 win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: The Lions offense has promptly returned to the high-scoring ways they flashed in September now that the unit is practically back to full health. While Badgley won't have these sorts of monster outings every week, he should have the upside to do so most games down the stretch given Detroit's relatively soft schedule. Up next is a Week 14 Ford Field showdown in Minnesota.

    Published: Mon, Dec 5 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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  • First miss of season

    Badgley converted one of two field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Thursday's 28-25 loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: Badgley was 10-for-10 on field-goal attempts before shanking a 29-yard attempt in the third quarter. He somewhat redeemed himself in the fourth quarter by nailing a game-tying 51-yard kick with 23 seconds left in regulation. Now that Detroit's offense is getting back on track after a mid-season, injury-induced offensive lull, fantasy managers could do worse at kicker than Badgley in a Week 13 matchup with the Jaguars.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Held to one FGA

    Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt and all four PATs during Sunday's 31-18 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: The good news is that the Lions offense is doing well in the returns of D'Andre Swift and DJ Chark (ankle). However, for a second week in a row, the unit was too efficient for Badgley to put together a monster fantasy day. It is possible it could all come together for him in Week 12 if a tough Buffalo defense can force Detroit into more field-goal attempts.

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Provides winning kick

    Badgley made his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-30 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Badgley clinched Detroit's second straight victory with a PAT with just over two minutes remaining. He made a 25-yard field goal earlier in the contest, ultimately totaling seven points after posting merely one in Week 9.

    Published: Tue, Nov 15 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Minimal opportunities

    Badgley did not attempt a field goal but converted his only PAT during Sunday's 15-9 win over Green Bay.

    Analysis: After three productive games to begin the year, Badgley didn't get much to work with on a day the Lions put up just 254 yards of total offense. It obviously didn't help that Detroit went for two after one of its touchdowns. While Badgley has shown to have some upside in this Lions offense, he will be hard to trust in a Week 10 outdoor game against the Bears in Chicago.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Another solid performance

    Badgley converted two of two field-goal attempts and three of three PATs during Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Badgley may need to start handling kickoff duties to become a candidate for being Detroit's long-term answer at kicker, but he otherwise has been solid for the Lions through two games. The Miami product converted field goals from 26 and 42 yards out in this one and is now a perfect 8-for-8 on the year thanks to a four-field-goal showing he had with Chicago earlier in the season. Badgley will look to stay mistake-free in a potential Week 9 shootout against the Packers.

    Published: Mon, Oct 31 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially on active roster

    Badgley officially signed a contract with the Lions on Saturday.

    Analysis: Badgley had one more week of practice squad elevation, but the Lions opted to cement the status of their starting kicker. The well-traveled kicker has now converted all six of his attempts across three games combined with the Bears and Lions this season.

    Published: Sat, Oct 29 at 1:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves back to practice squad

    Badgley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Badgley was elevated by Detroit for the second week in a row ahead of Sunday's loss to Dallas, making both of his field-goal attempts in the contest. The 27-year-old has now made all six of his attempts in three combined games between the Bears and Lions this season. Badgley is now eligible for one more practice-squad elevation before requiring a full spot on the active roster to continue suiting up for Detroit this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drills 53-yard field goal

    Badgley converted two of two field-goal attempts during Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Badgley converted field goals from 40 and 53 yards out in what amounted to Detroit's only points of the game. However, Detroit's five offensive turnovers prevented the team from ending any other drives on a positive note. It will be interesting to see if the healthy returns of D'Andre Swift (shoulder) and possibly Amon-Ra St. Brown (concussion) will help the offense get back on track in Week 8 against Miami.

    Published: Sun, Oct 23 at 5:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up to active roster

    Badgley was elevated from the Lions' practice squad Saturday.

    Analysis: This makes three practice squad elevations for him, meaning the Lions will either need to sign Badgley to the active roster next week or find a new kicker. In two starts, Badgley has gone 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and also connected on both of his extra-point tries.

    Published: Sat, Oct 22 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to practice squad

    Badgley reverted to the Lions' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Badgley served as the starting kicker during Sunday's 29-0 loss to New England after the team waived Austin Seibert last Friday. However, the practice-squad kicker did not get a chance to attempt a field goal against the Patriots due to the Lions' lack of offensive production in Week 5. Badgley will likely be elevated from the practice squad over each of the next two weeks before requiring a spot on the Lions' active roster in order to suit up moving forward this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not needed in New England

    Badgley did not log an attempt during Sunday's 29-0 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Badgley seemed to be in a good spot for fantasy production after taking over kicking duties for a team that led the league in many offensive categories entering the week. However, the Lions had zero luck getting into scoring range and ultimately went 0-for-6 on fourth downs. Badgley could have had a couple of chances to score points in the second half, but the Detroit coaching staff seemingly saw no point in kicking field goals after a certain point. The entire offense will look to regroup…read more

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 8:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated for Week 5

    The Lions elevated Badgley on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's matchup against the Patriots.

    Analysis: Badgley, who made all four of his kicks while playing for Chicago in Week 4, was signed to the Lions' practice squad Tuesday after being let go by the Bears on Monday. He figures to serve as the primary placekicker for Detroit after the Lions waived Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday.

    Published: Sat, Oct 8 at 4:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Replacing Seibert

    The Lions waived Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday, making Badgley the likely kicker this Sunday against New England, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Analysis: Badgley spent three years with the Chargers before splitting time between the Colts and Titans last season. The Lions signed him to the practice squad Tuesday after cutting Dominik Eberle, who was a disaster filling in for an injured Seibert in the Week 4 loss to Seattle. It's Badgley's turn now, though the Lions could start from scratch and try someone else on the other side of a Week 6 bye.

    Published: Fri, Oct 7 at 4:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Finds new home quickly

    Badgley signed with the Lions' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley was cut by the Bears on Monday after making all four of his field-goal attempts in their loss to the Giants in Week 4. With Austin Seibert (groin) questionable for Sunday against the Patriots, Badgley would likely be the man to replace him if Seibert is unable to play.

    Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut from practice squad

    Badgley was let go after reverting to the Bears' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

    Analysis: Badgley made all four of his field-goal attempts after being elevated ahead of Chicago's loss to the Giants on Sunday. The 27-year-old started instead of usual kicker Cairo Santos, who appears ready to return after missing Week 4 due to personal reasons. Badgley converted 18 of his 21 field-goal tries and all 39 of his extra-point attempts over 12 games with Indianapolis last year, and he should provide a reliable option for teams in need of a replacement kicker this season.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big performance

    Badgley was perfect on four field-goal attempts in the Bears' 20-12 loss to the Giants on Sunday.

    Analysis: With Cairo Santos missing this game for personal reasons, Badgley score all of Chicago's points. He'll likely retain the kicking role until Santos is able to return. However, with the Bears being a low-volume offense, it's unlikely the Bears' kicker will have many big games.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 6:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Set for Week 4 kicking duties

    Badgley will serve as the Bears' placekicker in Sunday's game against the Giants, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports.

    Analysis: Badgley signed with the Bears on Saturday and will now start for the team in place of Cairo Santos (personal). The veteran converted 18 of his 22 field-goal tries across 13 games between the Colts and Titans last season, but rain and wind could impact Sunday's contest and therefore limit kicking opportunities.

    Published: Sun, Oct 2 at 5:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves to active roster

    Badgley was signed to the Bears' practice squad Saturday and immediately elevated to the active roster with Cairo Santos (personal) not set to travel with the team for Sunday's contest against the Giants.

    Analysis: The Bears still have Santos listed as questionable despite the fact he's not traveling with the team to New York, but given the move to immediately elevate Badgley from the practice squad, it sure seems as if the veteran will make his 2022 debut for Chicago. Badgley played in 13 games last season with the Colts and Titans, converting 18 of his 22 tries. With possible rainy conditions on the horizon, don't expect the 27-year-old to have a ton of opportunities if he does ultimately end up…read more

    Published: Sat, Oct 1 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts only kick in season finale

    Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt from 41 yards in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Badley made 18 of 21 field-goal attempts and all 39 extra-point attempts in 12 games after joining the Colts midseason. Badgley missed his only field goal while playing for the Titans in 2021 before signing with the Colts and replacing an injured Rodrigo Blankenship. Badgley performed well enough for the Colts to consider retaining him for 2022, but Blankenship is under contract for one more season. It's not clear what the Colts will do at placekicker for next season.

    Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts all four kicks

    Badgley converted both field-goal attempts from 41 and 46 yards and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's loss to Las Vegas.

    Analysis: Badgley had missed a field goal in each of his last three games, so this was a nice bounce-back outing.

    Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 9:35am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back after early miss

    Badgley made two of his three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Saturday's 22-16 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: At the start of the second quarter, Badgley left a 53-yard attempt short. However, he bounced back to nail a 41-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. He then capped off a 10-play, 56-yard drive with a 37-yard attempt that gave the Colts a 15-13 lead at the end of the third quarter. Badgley has now missed at least one field goal in each of the last three contests, but coach Frank Reich has remained confident in the 26-year-old.

    Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Job safe for now

    Coach Frank Reich said the Colts are not anticipating replacing Badgley as the team's kicker, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

    Analysis: Badgley missed a 49-yard field goal Saturday against New England, but he did make 41 and 25-yard attempts. Despite a decent showing, it was Badgley's second consecutive contest with a missed field-goal. The team can't afford shaky play from its kicker while in the midst of a playoff bid, though it appears the Colts still have faith in Badgley for the time being.

    Published: Sun, Dec 19 at 12:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses first field goal with Colts

    Badgley made one of his two field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 31-0 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Badgley missed a 35-yard attempt wide left in the first quarter, but he was able to bounce back in the second half to connect on a 23-yarder. Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) remains without a timetable to return, but given the Colts' Week 14 bye, he has a lot of time to recover before Indianapolis returns to action Dec. 18. If Badgley remains the starter in Week 15, he could be in line for a solid workload against the Patriots' stout defense.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 4:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts four kicks

    Badgley converted his lone field-goal attempt while making three extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Badgley has been effective while filling in for Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) across the last seven games, and he's converted all 10 of his field-goal attempts while making each of his 28 extra-point tries since joining the Colts. Blankenship doesn't yet have a timetable to return, so Badgley will attempt to remain productive Sunday against the Texans.

    Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect again Sunday

    Badgley converted both field-goal attempts from 36 and 35 yards along with all five extra-point attempts in Sunday's win at Buffalo.

    Analysis: Badgley has converted all nine field goals and all 24 extra points in six games since joining the Colts. He's playing so well, the Colts have said that former starter Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) will remain on injured reserve for the foreseeable future.

    Published: Tue, Nov 23 at 11:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect again Sunday

    Badgley made all three field-goal attempts, from 24, 29 and 37 yards, and both extra-point attempts, in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.

    Analysis: Badgley remains perfect in his five-game career with the Colts, converting all seven field-goal attempts and all 19 extra-point attempts. He's playing so well the Colts may take their time activating Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) from injured reserve (if Blankenship is able to return).

    Published: Mon, Nov 15 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all seven kicks

    Badgley made his only field-goal attempt and all six of his extra-point tries in Week 9's 45-30 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Badgley converted from 39 yards on his lone field goal and otherwise benefitted from Indy's offense putting the ball in the end zone. The veteran has made his only field-goal attempt in four straight games but has racked up 17 PATs over the same span, helping him accumulate 29 points since joining the Colts.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect again Sunday

    Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt from 34 yards and made all four extra-point attempts in Sunday's loss to Tennessee.

    Analysis: Badgley has converted all three field-goal attempts and all 11 extra-point tries since joining the Colts. With Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) landing on injured reserve prior after Week 6, Badgley will continue to be Indy's placekicker. However, it's not clear when Blankenship may return.

    Published: Mon, Nov 1 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Converts all four kicks

    Badgley converted his only field-goal attempt from 43 yards and made all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's win at San Francisco.

    Analysis: Badgley converting all four kicks was no small feat given the the rainy and windy conditions. With Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) landing on injured reserve prior to the Week 6 contest, Badgley will continue to be Indy's placekicker. However, it's not clear when Blankenship may return.

    Published: Mon, Oct 25 at 11:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Elevated to active roster

    The Colts elevated Badgley from their practice squad Tuesday.

    Analysis: Badgley was promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's win over the Texans and kicked well enough, knocking home his lone field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point attempts. With Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) landing on injured reserve prior to the Week 6 contest, Badgley should hold down the kicking job for at least two more games.

    Published: Tue, Oct 19 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Demoted to practice squad

    Badgley reverted to Indianapolis' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

    Analysis: Badgley performed well in Rodrigo Blankenship's (hip) place, knocking through all four extra points and his lone attempted field goal. There's a good chance he could be thrust into action yet again in Week 7 against San Francisco.

    Published: Mon, Oct 18 at 7:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Will fill in against Houston

    Badgley will be elevated from the practice squad Sunday against Houston to take the place of Rodrigo Blankenship (hip), JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

    Analysis: Badgley started the season with the Titans but was let go after a poor Week 1 performance in which he missed his lone field-goal attempt and one of two PAT tries. Despite his accuracy issues, Badgley has some upside in this favorable matchup for the Colts offense. If he proves serviceable, Badgley could see more opportunities in the event Blankenship's absence stretches beyond Week 6.

    Published: Fri, Oct 15 at 11:09am by Rotowire.com
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  • Inked to Indy's practice squad

    The Colts will sign Badgley to their practice squad Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley missed his only field-goal attempt with the Titans in Week 1 before being promptly cut by the team. The 26-year-old may not have to wait long for his next opportunity, however, as the Colts could elevate him to the roster for Sunday's game against the Texans if top kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) isn't available.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 12:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived by Tennessee

    The Titans waived Badgley from their active roster Monday, Turron Davenport of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Badgley struggled in the opener, missing his only field-goal attempt and converting just one of his two extra-point tries. The Titans clearly did not what like they saw, and the 26-year-old is now a free agent. He spent his first three years in the NFL with the Chargers and struggled with long-distance accuracy, connecting on just 10 of his 19 tries from beyond 40 yards last season.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Struggles with opening opportunity

    Badgley missed his only field-goal attempt and converted one of his two extra-point attempts in Sunday's Week 1 contest against Arizona.

    Analysis: Badgley joined the Titans on Saturday, but didn't endear himself in his first opportunity with the team. His first kick was a missed extra point partway through the second quarter, and one drive later he pushed a 46-yard field-goal attempt wide left. Badgley struggled with accuracy as a member of the Chargers, and initial returns suggest that area of his game has not improved.

    Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes over as Tennessee kicker

    Badgley signed a contract with the Titans on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: The move comes after Sam Ficken (groin) was placed on injured reserve, the team's second kicker to land on IR this season. Badgley's stretches of inaccuracy ultimately cost him the kicking competition after starting the past three seasons with the Chargers, but previous Chargers castoffs such as Josh Lambo and Younghoe Koo have both succeeded in recent years after departures from their original franchise.

    Published: Sat, Sep 11 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Titans' practice squad

    Badgley is being added to Tennessee's practice squad, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley lost the Chargers' kicking competition to Tristan Vizcaino in camp, but he's setting himself up as a potential option for a Titans team that's been churning through kickers in search of a long-term solution in recent seasons. Tennessee currently has Sam Ficken and Tucker McCann, who is on IR with an undisclosed injury, on its main roster.

    Published: Fri, Sep 10 at 11:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Loses job to Vizcaino

    Badgley will be cut by the Chargers on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Badgley converted only 73 percent of his field-goal attempts last season and lost his job to Tristan Vizcaino this summer. Vizcaino could even be useful for fantasy purposes this season if the Chargers offense becomes a top-10 unit under Justin Herbert.

    Published: Tue, Aug 31 at 11:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with Chargers

    The Chargers are re-signing Badgley, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Badgley is coming off a disastrous season, having converted just 73 percent of his field-goal attempts (worst among all kickers who attempted 30 or more field goals in 2020), including just two of six tries from 50-plus yards out. The team also signed placekicker Tristan Vizcaino earlier this month, and more competition for Badgley could surface as the offseason progresses.

    Published: Thu, Mar 18 at 2:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Concludes dreadful campaign

    Badgley made all four of his extra points in the Week 17 win over the Chiefs. He finished the season with a 72.7 field-goal percentage across 33 attempts and also missed three of his 39 extra-point attempts.

    Analysis: The third-year kicker might be on thin ice after posting the third-worst field-goal percentage among kickers who attempted 30 or more field goals this season. Missed game winners and extra points plagued Badgley throughout the season to the point where head coach Anthony Lynn repeatedly questioned his kicker's confidence in post-game pressers. What's worse, the 25-year-old's trademark big leg was nowhere to be found as Badgley connected on just two of his six attempts from 50-plus yards,…read more

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back with game-winner

    Badgley made all four of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 19-16 win over the Broncos.

    Analysis: Badgley converted from 37, 43, 25 and 37 yards on his respective field goals, with his final one clinching victory for the Chargers with just under a minute remaining. After recent miscues, Badgley will be pleased by his performance Sunday, which also netted him a season-high 13 points. He'll now aim to close the season strong in Week 17 versus the Chiefs.

    Published: Tue, Dec 29 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Can't come up clutch

    Badgley made just one of his three field-goal attempts but made both of his extra points in Thursday's 30-27 win over the Raiders.

    Analysis: Both of Badgley's misses came within the final four minutes of the game with the score deadlocked at 24-24. Each attempt pushed slightly left, including a 51-yard try with just under a minute left to play. As a result of Thursday's contest, the 25-year-old has slipped below 70 percent in terms of made kicks, but with two games left to play it's hard to imagine the Chargers will make a change.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 9:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails game-winner

    Badgley converted both of his field-goal attempts and also knocked home both extra points in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Falcons.

    Analysis: For as dreadful of a season the Chargers' special teams has had, it was nice to see them reverse fortune for at least one week. For just the second time in the last six weeks, Badgley converted two field goals, including the game-winning attempt from 43 yards out and the kicker connected on all of his extra-point attempts. Whether Sunday's game-winner will boost Badgley's confidence or just simply be one bright spot in a dreary year remains to be seen, but the 25-year-old will get a chance to…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scoreless in Week 13

    Badgley missed both of his field-goal attempts and didn't add any extra points in Sunday's 45-0 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: It was a disaster of a game for the third-year pro, as the Chargers put together one of the worst performances by a special teams unit in NFL history. Badgley's first missed attempt came on the Chargers' opening possession, amounting to his second missed field goal from at least 40 yards out in his last four attempts. His second miss was far more crucial, as the Patriots blocked the long attempt and returned it for a touchdown to end the half up 28-0. With just four games to go, it's hard to…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 8:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses extra point

    Badgley made his lone field-goal attempt but missed his lone extra point in Sunday's 27-17 loss against the Bills.

    Analysis: The missed extra-point attempt was Badgley's second of the season, but he did manage to successfully make his field-goal attempt from 27 yards out. The kicker has proved he is a reliable option from 40 yards or less but is not consistent past that.

    Published: Tue, Dec 1 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails both field goals

    Badgley made both of his field-goal attempts and added four extra points in Sunday's 34-28 win against the Jets.

    Analysis: This week's matchup against the Jets allowed for the Chargers' offense to thrive, giving Badgley a handful of opportunities to score. While this season has been pretty back and forth for Badgley, it has been two games now since the kicker has missed a field-goal attempt. The 25-year-old has now completed 16 of his 21 field-goal attempts this season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 24 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Zero field goals

    Badgley had zero field-goal attempts and added three extra points in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: The opportunities for Badgley were very limited in this matchup. While the kicker had a less than average performance against the Raiders last week, he at least did not miss any extra points in this contest. Game script essentially relegated Badgley to the sidelines, particularly during the second half as the Chargers attempted to mount an unlikely double-digit comeback. Badgley did manage to convert every one of his extra-point attempts, boosting his total to 22 for the season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 17 at 8:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two field goals

    Badgley made two out of his three field-goal attempts and added two extra points in Sunday's 31-26 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: After finally bouncing back from a multiweek slump in last Sunday's loss to the Broncos, Badgley went right back to his inconsistent ways, shanking an attempt from 48 yards out in the first quarter. This was his fourth game of the season in which he missed a kick from at least 40 yards out, but he did manage to convert his 45-yard attempt during the second quarter. The 25-year-old has now completed 14 of his 19 field-goal attempts this season and added an additional 19 extra points.

    Published: Tue, Nov 10 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Improves performance in loss

    Badgley made all three of his field-goal attempts and added three extra points in Sunday's 31-30 loss against the Broncos.

    Analysis: After an extremely bumpy two games, Badgley finally turned it around and made every one of his attempts Sunday. Perhaps more importantly from a fantasy perspective, Badgley converted a 52-yard field goal in the third quarter, just his second field goal of 50 yards or more in two years. It'll be interesting to see if the 25-year-old can continue to be consistent in what figures to be a high octane matchup against the Raiders next week.

    Published: Tue, Nov 3 at 8:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Two field goals Week 7

    Badgley made two of his three field-goal attempts and only made three of his four extra-point attempts in Sunday's 39-29 win against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Badgley has missed at least one field goal in every game since Week 3 and also has back to back games with a missed extra point. Even coach Anthony Lynn has commented on Badgley's recent performance, insisting that he needs to come out of his funk, and it wouldn't be surprising if another missed kick in the coming weeks could put Badgley's job in jeopardy.

    Published: Tue, Oct 27 at 8:59am by Rotowire.com
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  • Missed field goal

    Badgley missed his lone field-goal attempt and made three of his four extra-points attempts in Monday's 30-27 overtime loss to the Saints.

    Analysis: Badgley had a chance to win the game for the Chargers in regulation, but the 50-yard attempt clanked off the right upright. This marks his second missed field goal from 50 yards this season and fourth out of six tries in his career. The Chargers are on bye for Week 6 and return the following week to face Jacksonville.

    Published: Tue, Oct 13 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • One field goal Week 4

    Badgley made one of his two field-goal attempts and added four extra points in Sunday's 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Badgley successfully converted a 53-yard field goal and connected on all four of his extra points in Tampa Bay. The third-year kicker has now only missed two field goals this season. The Chargers' offense has been unusually successful in converting scoring opportunities, thus limiting the need for Badgley.

    Published: Tue, Oct 6 at 9:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Doesn't miss Sunday

    Badgley knocked home both his field goal and extra-point attempt in Sunday's 21-16 loss to the Panthers.

    Analysis: Badgley was robbed of an additional extra-point attempt when the Chargers were forced to go for a two-point conversation late in the game. The third-year kicker has missed just one attempt all season, and has missed just two attempts from inside the 40 throughout his entire career, although the Chargers' offense has struggled at times to put him within his ideal range.

    Published: Tue, Sep 29 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nails two field goals

    Badgley made both of his field-goal attempts and added two extra points in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: The Chargers' offense looked pretty impressive after rookie quarterback Justin Herbert stepped in for the injured Tyrod Taylor (ribs), which set Badgley up nicely for extra points. Badgley's only missed field goal this season came from 50 yards. After his 43-yard attempt this week was a success, the 25-year-old has yet to miss a kick from 40 yards or shorter this season. Next week's game against the Panthers should set up well for Badgley, as the Panthers have allowed a total of six field goals…read more

    Published: Tue, Sep 22 at 10:07am by Rotowire.com
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  • Knocks home multiple field goals

    Badgley connected on three of his four field-goal attempts in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bengals. He also made his lone extra-point attempt.

    Analysis: The Chargers' offense continually sputtered out near the red zone allowing for Badgley to knock home a couple of chip shots throughout the game. Badgley, who's lone miss came from 50 yards out, is only 50 percent on field goals from 50 or more yards, although he's attempted just four in his three-year career. Given the lack of efficient play Sunday, the 25-year-old might find it difficult to generate a similar type of fantasy production next week against the Chiefs.

    Published: Tue, Sep 15 at 7:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lone kicker in camp

    Badgley is the only kicker listed in the Chargers' group of specialists for this year's training camp.

    Analysis: Badgley was limited to just eight games last season due to a groin injury, but he's been very good when healthy. The 25-year-old has converted 28 of 32 field-goal attempts and 46 of 47 extra-point tries across 18 regular-season games, making him a reliable commodity that doesn't require competition to push him ahead of the coming campaign.

    Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect from inside 45 yards

    Badgley converted on 13 of his 16 field-goal attempts in 2019 and did not miss any of his 19 extra points.

    Analysis: A groin injury ultimately cost Badgley the first eight games of the season, but the second-year kicker returned in Week 9 and proceeded to be a reliable option from 45 yards or less. All three of Badgley's misses came from 46 yards or longer, however, but considering the team's struggles to find a consistent kicker in past seasons, it's unlikely the 24-year-old will have much competition at the position in 2020.

    Published: Sat, Jan 4 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Mundane performance

    Badgley converted his lone field-goal attempt and both his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Melvin Gordon's ability to capitalize in the red zone ultimately set the stage for another under-performing fantasy day from Badgley. The second-year kicker has attempted just one field goal in each of the last three games, and in four of the last six.

    Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 10:55am by Rotowire.com
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  • Hardly needed in loss

    Badgley connected on his lone field-goal attempt and single extra-point attempt in the 39-10 loss Sunday to the Vikings.

    Analysis: The scoreline says it all, as the Chargers fell hopelessly behind early, relegating Badgley to an afterthought. The 24-year-old has yet to miss a kick from 45 yards or shorter in 2019.

    Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 7:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Easy day in win

    Badgley made his only field-goal attempt and also converted all six of his extra-point attempts in the 45-10 win Sunday over the Jaguars.

    Analysis: It was a pretty easy outing for Badgley as the Chargers' offense was able to terrorize the Jaguars all afternoon. The second-year kicker has yet to miss an attempt from 45 yards or shorter.

    Published: Tue, Dec 10 at 7:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses another field goal

    Badgley converted two of his three field-goal attempts and also knocked in both of his extra-point attempts in the 23-20 loss Sunday to the Broncos.

    Analysis: The missed field goal came after the Chargers failed to generate more than a single yard after a critical fourth-quarter interception from middle linebacker Denzel Perryman, with Badgley's 55-yard attempt clanging off the left upright. The second-year kicker has now missed a field goal in three of his four games this season, although each attempt has come from at least 45 yards or longer.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses crucial field goal

    Badgley connected on three of his four field-goal attempts in the 24-17 loss Monday to the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Badgley's miss was a critical one, as the Chargers were playing with all the momentum in the first half, only for their multiyear kicking woes to resurface once more. The second-year kicker is now 80 percent on field-goal attempts this season, although both of his misses have come from the 40- to 49-yard range, and he hasn't even attempted a field goal from 50 or more yards.

    Published: Tue, Nov 19 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Does little in loss

    Badgley converted his lone field-goal attempt and also connected on all three extra-point attempts in the 26-24 loss Thursday to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Between turnovers and conversions in the red zone, the Chargers simply didn't need to rely on their kicker to score points, ultimately utilizing Badgley for a simple 27-yard attempt late in the third quarter. The second-year kicker should be in for a better day in Week 11 when the Chargers will likely be forced to keep up with the high-scoring Chiefs offense.

    Published: Fri, Nov 8 at 8:10am by Rotowire.com
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  • Nets 14 points in first game back

    Badgley (groin) made four of his five field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in the 26-11 win over the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: The Chargers were unable to convert in the red zone despite dominating time of possession throughout the first half, Badgley immediately was forced into a heavy workload, connecting on four chip-shot field goals throughout the first three quarters before finally missing a fairly insignificant attempt with the game already well in hand. Badgley missed the first eight games of the season after re-aggravating a groin injury to begin the season, but the second-year kicker was an excellent fantasy…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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