MATT PRATER #15 - KICKER - BUFFALO BILLS
20  FGA  •
18  FGM  •
93.5%  PAT 
#15 - KICKER - BUFFALO BILLS
20 FGA
18 FGM
93.5% PAT
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Detroit Lions' Brayden Coombs on Matt Prater's recent struggles Detroit Lions special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs explains Nov. 10, 2020 why he still has faith in kicker Matt Prater after his recent...
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • FREEP.COM
Matt Patricia still has 'highest amount of confidence' in slumping kicker Matt Prater Prater has missed a FG attempt in 4 straight games
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Lions stumble to midway point at 3-5 after loss to Vikings

There’s a certain repetitiveness right now to Matt Patricia’s news conferences
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • Associated Press
Converts two of three FGA Prater made two of three field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's loss to Minnesota.
Impact 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 games 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
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Home teams now 65-65-1 in this pandemic season

Seven road teams have prevailed in the NFL's Week 9
NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Column: So perfect for 2020: game-losing touchdown run

On a weekend that the Big Ten Conference kicked off its season, the NFL joined its college football brethren in celebrating the game-losing touchdown
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press
Matt Prater's thoughts as he kicked the longest PAT of his life with Lions game on the line Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater first thought his winning extra-point kick would only be moved back 5 yards, but he was in for a surprise.
OCTOBER 27, 2020 • FREEP.COM

Lions lean on calm, cool, collected Stafford to top Falcons

Matthew Stafford had the ball and Matt Prater knew it was time to start kicking
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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 field goals in three of six games in 2020 and he will remain amongst the highest-upside fantasy options when the Lions take on the Colts in Week 8.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Today-Week 7

NFL Today-Week 7
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

NFL Today-Week 7

NFL Today-Week 7
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Cardinals outlast Wilson, Seahawks 37-34 in OT thriller
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions stun Falcons 23-22 after letting Atlanta score late TD

Matthew Stafford connected with T
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press
Matt Prater's PAT gives Lions walk-off win Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater's PAT gives Lions walk-off win.
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM

The Latest: Seahawks lead Cardinals 27-17 at halftime

Tyler Lockett caught two touchdown passes, Carlos Hyde ran for a touchdown and DK Metcalf saved a touchdown as the Seattle Seahawks built a 27-17 halftime lead over the Arizona Car...
OCTOBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

Falcons, Lions both eyeing rare feat: a winning streak

The Atlanta Falcons actually have a shot at a winning streak
OCTOBER 22, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions held a lead and looked sharp on defense

The Detroit Lions looked recharged after their open date, and on Sunday they did exactly what they needed to against a struggling Jacksonville team
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • Associated Press

AP Sportlight

Sportlight for Oct. 23, 2020
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

 Sportlight for week: Oct. 18-24, Take 2
OCTOBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press
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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AP Sportlight

Sportlight for Oct. 6, 2020
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Sportlight for week:  Oct. 4-10
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Lions host Saints in matchup of teams off to 1-2 starts

The New Orleans Saints head into the Motor City hoping to end a rare losing streak
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press
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