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Rare short-range miss in loss Folk went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made both of his PATs during Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Bengals.

Impact Folk registered multiple field-goal attempts for just the second time in four weeks, and he missed a field-goal try for the second straight week. The 42-year-old was able to convert a 31-yard attempt in the first quarter before pulling a 38-yard try wide left in the fourth quarter. The miss was Folk's first miss from inside 40 yards in a regular-season contest since 2017, snapping a streak of 107 straight makes from within that range.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falcons are on a path to 9th straight losing season after 'self-inflicted' mistakes against Bengals

The Atlanta Falcons have lost four of their past five games and are facing a difficult challenge to avoid their ninth consecutive losing season

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Misses only field-goal attempt Folk went 0-for-1 on field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 16-0 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The kicker missed wide left from 53 yards out in the first quarter. It was difficult for the Atlanta offense to move the ball in rainy conditions. Folk has failed to connect on four field-goal tries and an extra point in 2026.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Buccaneers beat Falcons 16-0 despite failing to complete a single pass in wet, sloppy conditions

Baker Mayfield didn’t complete a pass but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell’s rushing on a wet, sloppy field

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Falcons' Penix delivers quick and accurate passes and 3 TDs with good protection in win over 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons gave Michael Penix Jr. good protection against San Francisco

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

A week after frightening injury, Falcons rookie Daniels comes up big in win over 49ers

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels has made a quick turnaround from a frightening injury

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Makes three field goals in win Folk made all three of his field-goal tries while going 2-for-3 on PATs during Sunday's 29-20 win over the 49ers.

Impact Folk was able to match his season high in field-goal makes, converting attempts from 39 and 33 yards in the first half before adding a 31-yarder to put the team up 29-20 with 1:56 left in regulation. The 41-year-old continues to be an effective short-range option for Atlanta, going 11-for-12 on field-goal attempts from less than 50 yards over seven contests this season.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes, Atlanta scored 13 points off four turnovers and the Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss, 29-20

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Kicks one PAT in loss Folk made his sole PAT in the Falcons' 31-23 loss to the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Folk attempted no field goals and kicked just one PAT in the loss. The kicker is still 9-for-12 on field-goal attempts and remains a perfect 13-for-13 on PATs through six regular-season contests in 2026.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Makes all five kicks in OT loss Folk converted all five of his kicks (three field goals, two extra points) during Sunday's 30-23 overtime loss to the Ravens.

Impact All three of Folk's field goals came in the second half, including a 48-yarder late in the fourth quarter to give the Falcons a 23-15 lead. His three made field goals were his most of the season, and after missing three kicks in each of his first two games, Folk has made all six of his field-goal tries over his last three outings. The Falcons will stay home for Week 6 against the Bears on Oct. 18.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect on seven kicks in MNF win Folk made his lone field-goal attempt all six PATs in Monday night's 45-24 win over the Saints.

Impact The Falcons dominated this game from start to finish and ran the ball down New Orleans' throat, especially in the red zone, which kept Folk kicking extra points. His field goal was good from 29 yards, and the 41-year-old has made just six of nine field-goal tries and all 10 PATs through four games. All three of his misses this season are from 40-plus yards.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes all five kicks Thursday Folk hit both field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Packers.

Impact The kicker did his job during the blowout win, with his longest field goal connecting from 44 yards out. Folk missed three field goals across Atlanta's first two games, both losses, but he bounced back Thursday night. If the Falcons can keep scoring, he is a viable fantasy option.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bijan Robinson runs roughshod over the Packers as the Falcons breeze to a 35-14 victory

Bijan Robinson rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns as the Atlanta Falcons capitalized on the return of quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and trounced the punchless Green Bay Packer...

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Nick Folk's 31-yard FG boosts Falcons' lead to 27-7 against Packers Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk scores a 31-yard field goal.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Nick Folk's 44-yard FG gains Falcons the lead 10-7 vs. Packers on 'TNF' Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk kicks a 44-yard field goal.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons Kicker Nick Folk Gets Vote of Confidence Amid Early Season Misses Veteran kicker Nick Folk has gotten off to a slow start with the Atlanta Falcons.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Makes one kick in blowout loss Folk made one of his two field-goal attempts in Sunday's 34-3 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Folk missed a 53-yard field goal in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. The kicker's 41-yard attempt near the end of the first half was the Falcons' only points on the night. Folk is now 3-for-6 on field-goal attempts and has made his sole PAT over the first two weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3

Bryce Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Carolina’s Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown and the Panthers...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Nick Folk's 41-yard FG trims Panthers' lead to 13-3 before halftime Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk's 41-yard field goal attempt is good.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Why The Falcons Aren't Worried About Nick Folk After Rocky Debut Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk missed one field goal in each of the last three seasons. He started his Falcons career 0/2

SEPTEMBER 19 • SI.COM

Nick Folk confirmed Falcons' kicking woes are still here (at least for now) Even with a new coaching staff and kicker, the Atlanta Falcons saw their kicking game collapse in their Week 1 loss.

SEPTEMBER 17 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Misses two field goals Folk went 2 for 4 on field-goal attempts and hit his only extra-point try in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Steelers.

Impact The kicker did connect from 43 and 51 yards, respectively, but he also missed from 45 and 54. Folk only missed one field-goal try in each of the last three regular seasons.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jets may have been screwed either way between Jason Sanders and Nick Folk Jason Sanders wasn't perfect for the New York Jets in Week 1, but he was at least better than last year's starter Nick Folk for the Atlanta...

SEPTEMBER 13 • THEJETPRESS.COM

Nick Folk gets Falcons within 7 of Steelers with 43-yard FG Atlanta Falcons kicker Nick Folk makes a 43-yard field goal.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

T.J. Watt's late pick-6 pushes sluggish Steelers past injury-laden Falcons 20-13

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

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