BLAKE GRUPE NEWS

Misses two FGs in win Grupe went 0-for-2 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on point-after tries during Sunday's 14-11 win over the Giants.

Impact Grupe failed to convert two field-goal tries of 50-plus yards, first missing wide left on a 53-yarder in the first quarter. He then had a 60-yard attempt blocked as time expired at the end of the first half. The second-year kicker has been steady this season, and he'd previously done well from long distance, going a perfect 5-for-5 on tries of 50-plus over the first 12 games. But, Grupe's strulgged as of late with now three missed field-goal tries over the last two weeks. He'll look to bounce back next week versus Washington on Sunday, Dec. 15.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hits two 54-yard field goals Grupe went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts during Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Rams.

Impact Grupe was unsuccessful on a 36-yard field-goal attempt on the first play of the second quarter, but that was sandwiched between two successful 54-yard field-goal tries, the second of which took place on the final play of the first half. Grupe is a perfect 5-for-5 on field-goal attempts from 50-plus yards, and on the year he's converted 20 of 22 field-goal tries and 26 of 28 extra-point attempts through 12 regular-season games.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Grupe's second FG puts Saints up by six at the half | Saints-Rams Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 13 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe accounting for all the first half points as he closes the second quarter out with...

DECEMBER 1 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Hits five PATs versus Browns Grupe connected on 5-for-5 point-after tries during Sunday's 35-14 victory versus the Browns.

Impact Grupe never got a chance to attempt a field goal as the Saints' offense rolled against Cleveland. The second-year kicker has now converted all but one of his kicking attempts over the last six weeks, missing just one field-try Week 8 versus the Chargers. With New Orleans on bye Week 12, Grupe's next opportunity to play will come versus the Rams on Sunday, Dec. 1.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nails both FGs in Week 10 Grupe went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 on point-after tries during Sunday's 20-17 victory against the Falcons.

Impact Grupe put the Saints on the board with a 38-yard field goal in the second quarter, and he scored the team's final three points with a 26-yarder in the third quarter. The second-year kicker has now missed just one of his 19 field-goal attempts through the first 10 games of the season. New Orleans' offense has not been nearly as prolific as it was to start the year, but Grupe's surefire efficiency makes him a reliable backup option or waiver-wire pickup in fantasy leagues. He'll look to remain accurate during next week's home game versus the Browns on Sunday, Nov. 17.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Grupe's 26-yard FG boosts Saints' lead to 20-10 vs. Falcons | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 10 New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe extends the Saints' lead vs. the Atlanta Falcons to 20-10 with a 26-yard field goal in Week 10 of the...

NOVEMBER 10 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Blake Grupe's 38-yard FG opens scoring | Saints-Falcons Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 10 The New Orleans Saints open the scoring in their Week 10 game vs. the Atlanta Falcons on a 38-yard field goal from kicker Blake Grupe.

NOVEMBER 10 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Nails all three field goals Week 9 Grupe connected on 3 of 3 field goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Sunday's 23-22 defeat against Carolina.

Impact Grupe bounced back after missing a field-goal attempt for the first time this season during last week's loss to the Chargers. The second-year kicker hit field goals of 29 and 33 yards in the first quarter before hitting a 51-yarder in the third quarter. This final try was also his first field-goal attempt of 50-plus yards since Week 1 versus Carolina. Grupe has now gone 16-for-17 on field-goal tries and he's made all but two PATs this season. He'll look to be perfect one again during this coming Sunday's home game versus Atlanta.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Grupe kicks third field goal | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe making a 51-yard field goal his third of the game against the Carolina Panthers in...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Blake Grupe knocks through second field goal | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe knocking through his second field goal from 33 yards out against the Carolina Pant...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Saints strike first on Blake Grupe field goal | Saints-Panthers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 9 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe knocking down the 29-yard field goal on the Saints' opening drive against the Caro...

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Misses FG attempt Week 8 Grupe went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers.

Impact Grupe missed a field goal for the first time this season, pushing a 44-yard attempt wide right during the fourth quarter. The second-year kicker still made field-goal tries of 40 and 43 yards, and he's now gone 13-for-14 on FGAs while making all but two of his 20 PATs through eight games. Grupe will look to make all of his tries during next week's game at Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Misses FG attempt Week 8 Grupe went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts during Sunday's 26-8 loss against the Chargers.

Impact Grupe missed a field goal for the first time this season, pushing a 44-yard attempt wide right during the fourth quarter. The second-year kicker still made field-goal tries of 40 and 43 yards, and he's now gone 13-for-14 on FGAs while making all but two of his 20 PATs through eight games. Grupe will look to make all of his tries during next week's game at Carolina on Sunday, Nov. 3.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Grupe's second field goal makes it a one-score game | Saints-Chargers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 8 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe hitting his second field goal of the day from 43 yards out against the Los Angeles...

OCTOBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Blake Grupe field goal puts Saints within four | Saints-Chargers Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 8 Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe drilling the 40-yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 8 of the...

OCTOBER 27 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Logs one field-goal try Week 7 Grupe connected on his only field goal attempt and his only extra-point try during Thursday's 33-10 loss versus Denver.

Impact The Saints' offense struggled with starting quarterback Derek Carr sidelined for the second week in a row. New Orleans scored 27 points during the second quarter of last week's loss to Tampa Bay, but its scored just 10 points in seven other quarters over the last two games. Nevertheless, Grupe has converted all 11 of his field-goal tries through seven contests this season, and his only misses have come on two of 20 PATs. Grupe will look to remain perfect from the field when the Saints take on the Chargers on Sunday, Oct. 27.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Grupe puts Saints on board with 35-yard FG | Saints-Broncos Highlights | 2024 NFL Week 7 New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe puts Saints on the board with a 35-yard field goal during the Saints game against the Denver Broncos i...

OCTOBER 18 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Converts two FGAs in Week 6 Grupe connected on both field-goal attempts and was 3-for-3 on point-after tries during Sunday's 51-27 defeat versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Grupe saw his workload bump back up after attempting just one field goal over the previous two contests. The second-year kicker hit field-goal tries of 42 and 29 yards in the second quarter, and he's now converted all 10 of his FGAs and all but two of his 19 PATs through the first six games of the season. Grupe and the Saints' offense will look to put up another strong outing versus the Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Converts two FGAs in Week 6 Grupe connected on 2-for-2 field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 point-after tries during Sunday's 51-27 defeat versus Tampa Bay.

Impact Grupe saw his workload bump back up after attempting just one field goal over the previous two contests. The second-year kicker hit field-goal tries of 42 and 29 yards in the second quarter, and he's now converted all 10 of his FGAs and all but two of his 19 PATs through the first six games of the season. Grupe and the Saints' offense will look to put up another prolific outing versus the Broncos on Thursday Night Football in Week 7.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second PAT versus Chiefs Grupe converted on 1-for-2 point-after tries during Monday's 26-13 loss against Kansas City.

Impact Grupe did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season, and he missed a PAT for just the second time. The second-year kicker has now logged just four field-goal tries since Week 1. After rolling to back-to-back blowout wins to start the season, the Saints' offense has sputtered over the past three games. This only figures to get worst with quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple weeks due to an oblique injury sustained Monday night. Grupe will hope to see more opportunities during next week's game versus the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second PAT versus Chiefs Grupe converted on 1-for-2 point-after tries during Monday's 26-13 loss against Kansas City.

Impact Grupe did not attempt a field goal for the first time this season, and he missed a PAT for just the second time. The second-year kicker has now logged just four field-goal tries since Week 1. After rolling to back-to-back blowout wins to start the season, the Saints' offense has sputtered over the past three games. This only figures to get worst with quarterback Derek Carr expected to miss multiple weeks due to an oblique injury sustained Monday night. Grupe will hope to see more opportunities during next week's game versus the Falcons on Sunday, Oct. 13.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Fans Still Having Trouble Believing That Saints Kicker Blake Grupe Isn't In Middle School Fans couldn't believe that Saints kicker Blake Grupe is actually old enough to play in the NFL.

OCTOBER 8 • OUTKICK.COM

Logs full practice Friday Grupe (right hip) practiced in full Friday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Impact Considering Grupe followed up Thursday's absence with no practice limitations at all one day later, the DNP likely was for maintenance purposes. He's now set to handle place-kicking duties for the Saints on Monday at Kansas City, which so far has amounted to 8-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 13-for-14 on point-after tries through four games.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Thursday Grupe was held out of Thursday's practice due to a right hip injury.

Impact Grupe ranks fifth among NFL kickers with at least three appearances at 9.3 points per game, which is powered by 8-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 13 of 14 point-after tries. He now has a health concern in tow, though, leaving his status up in the air ahead of Monday's game in Kansas City. The Saints have a kicker in Charlie Smyth on the practice squad, so there's a contingency plan in place in the event Grupe isn't able to suit up Week 5.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect on kicking attempts Week 4 Grupe nailed his only field goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 26-24 defeat versus Atlanta.

Impact Grupe has now converted all nine of his field-goal attempts through the first four games of the season. His only miss this year came on a blocked PAT during a 44-19 win against the Cowboys in Week 2. The second-year kicker is off to a good start after he went 30-for-37 on field-goal tries over 17 games last season. He'll look to keep it up during next week's road matchup against the Chiefs on Monday, Oct. 7.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE