Blair Walsh
K FA
Mon 9/12/16 12:48 PM

Walsh made four field goals, but missed two field goals (from 37 and 56 yards) and missed an extra point in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh has been a streaky kicker during his career and got 2016 off to a bad start when he needed a strong showing after missing a 27-yard field goal against Seattle at the end of last season's playoff loss. Even if Walsh continues to struggle, the Vikings may be reluctant to make a change at kicker due to his four-year, $14 million contract.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Fri 8/19/16 5:51 AM

Walsh made a 27-yard field goal but missed a 47-yard field goal attempt in Thursday's preseason win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Fittingly, Walsh made a field goal from the same distance that he missed against Seattle at the end of last season's playoff loss. However, he missed a field goal with a chance to seal a win (the Vikings would later win on an interception touchdown return). Walsh is in no danger of losing his job despite last season's befuddling playoff miss. He made a 51-yard attempt in the first preseason game, which is reassuring since he struggled in the preseason last year.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Wed 1/6/16 1:39 PM

Walsh converted both of his field goal attempts Sunday and also went 2-for-2 on extra points in Minnesota's win over Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh finished out the year having made 12 consecutive field goals dating back to Minnesota's Nov. 29 win over Atlanta and was a perfect 4-for-4 from 50+ yards in that span. He made a league-high 34 field goals this season and showed consistent ability to convert from long range as he converted 12-of-15 FGA from 40 yards or more, making him one of the more valuable kickers in 2015. Perhaps more importantly, Walsh demonstrated the ability to bounce back from a shaky 2014 season in which he converted a league-worst 74.3 percent of his field goals.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Mon 12/28/15 11:00 PM

Walsh made all five of his field goal attempts, but missed one of his five extra-point attempts, in Sunday's win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh made two field goals from longer than 50 yards. Walsh has missed four extra points (31-of-35), but has otherwise had a strong season. He's 12-of-15 on field goals from 40 yards or more.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Mon 11/2/15 10:20 AM

Walsh made all three field-goal attempts, including a game-winning 36-yard field goal as time expired, in Sunday's win over Chicago. He also made both two extra-point attempts.
EDGE Analysis
After struggling in the preseason and in the team's first few games (missing two field goals and an extra point), Walsh has turned his season around the past three games. He's make all 11 field goal attempts the past three games including six from 40 yards or more.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Mon 10/5/15 5:43 PM

Walsh made two of three field goals and both extra point attempts in Sunday's loss at Denver. He missed a 39-yard field goal attempt. "He needs to make those kicks. It's disappointing," head coach Mike Zimmer told ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh's struggles continue as he's missed a field goal in his of his last seven games, including the preseason. He's 5-of-7 on field goal attempts during the regular season.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Mon 9/21/15 10:25 AM

Walsh converted both field goal attempts from 28 and 23 yards but missed an extra point in Sunday's win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh's struggles continue as he's made 3-of-4 field goals this season after making just 5-of-11 on field goals in the preseason. At least he didn't miss a field goal Sunday, but he's going to need a few error-free weeks to regain the confidence of head coach Mike Zimmer.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Wed 9/16/15 1:26 AM2 Comments

Walsh made 1-of-2 field goal attempts, missing from 44 yards, in Monday's loss to San Francisco. After going just 5-of-11 on field goals in the preseason, he appeared to lose the confidence of head coach Mike Zimmer. "He didn't kick very good in pregame," Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I don't know, he hit 28 out of 28 in practice last week, so he's got to carry it to the game ... it's worrisome."
EDGE Analysis
Walsh signed a four-year, $14 million contract before the start of training camp, so the Vikings will have a hard decision whether to find a new kicker if he continues to struggle. Zimmer before had shown confidence in Walsh in the preseason, so he could be on thin ice.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Fri 9/4/15 1:03 AM

Walsh was 1-of-2 on field goal attempts in Thursday's preseason game, missing a 48-yard attempt. He was just 5-of-11 on field goals in the preseason.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh signed a four-year, $14 million contract before the start of training camp, so he'll keep his job despite a poor preseason. However, that may change if he doesn't improve in the regular season.

Blair Walsh
K FA
Sun 8/30/15 2:07 AM

Walsh made field goals from 45 and 28 yards, but missed from 42 yards, in Saturday's preseason win over Dallas. Walsh is just 4-of-9 on field goal attempts this preseason.
EDGE Analysis
Walsh signed a four-year, $14 million contract before the start of training camp, so he's not in danger of losing his job. However, he'll need to improve when the regular season begins.