Matt Bryant K FA Sun 12/2/18 11:48 AM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant is active for Sunday's game against the Ravens.
EDGE Analysis
Contained to just one limited listing on the injury report this week, Bryant nonetheless will continue on as the Falcons' placekicker with Giorgio Tavecchio on the inactive list. In his eight appearances this season, Bryant has missed just one kick (an extra point) en route to 7.6 points per game.
Matt Bryant K FA Fri 11/30/18 1:33 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Coach Dan Quinn said Bryant (back) will play Sunday against the Ravens, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but the Falcons would've signed another kicker if they were truly worried about his availability. While the matchup with Baltimore isn't ideal, Bryant has an excellent track record kicking at home.
Matt Bryant K FA Thu 11/29/18 5:34 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (back) didn't practice Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant hasn't helped his cause with back-to-back absences to open Week 13 prep. As evidence, he didn't participate Thursday on his normal kicking day, as noted by D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. During his three absences this season, Bryant was ruled out on the final injury report of the week, so Friday's version will be telling for his upcoming availability. If he's unable to suit up, he'll yield kicking duties to Giorgio Tavecchio on Sunday against the Ravens.
Matt Bryant K FA Wed 11/28/18 5:07 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant was held out of Wednesday's practice with a back injury, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant dealt with a back injury last season without missing any time, but he did sit out three games earlier this year while recovering from a hamstring injury. While still reliable whenever he's on the field, the 43-year-old kicker seems to be feeling the impact of his age. He gets a sub-optimal Week 13 matchup against Baltimore, but the track record suggests Bryant is a strong fantasy option whenever the Falcons play in a dome. The team will probably re-sign Giorgio Tavecchio later this week if there's any real concern about Bryant's availability.
Matt Bryant K FA Fri 11/23/18 10:40 AM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant went 2-for-2 on extra-points tries, while putting his lone field-goal attempt through the uprights from 32 yards out during Thursday's 31-17 loss to New Orleans.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant has been just as flawless post-injury as he was prior to a three-game spell on the inactive list -- knocking down all eight of his combined extra point and field-goal tries over Atlanta's past two games (was 9-for-9 on FGA and 16-for-17 on PATs prior to tweaking hamstring in Week 6). Atlanta's upcoming game against Baltimore isn't the most encouraging kicker matchup, with the Ravens surrendering 15 field-goal attempts all season (fifth-fewest in NFL).
Matt Bryant K FA Fri 11/16/18 1:30 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (hamstring) will return for Sunday's game against Dallas, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant made it through a full practice Thursday without any setbacks, allowing him to end his streak of absences at three games. He's immediately worthy of consideration in fantasy lineups, offering a strong track record in terms of both accuracy and distance, with the benefit of kicking for a high-scoring team. Fill-in kicker Giorgio Tavecchio may be released before Sunday.
Matt Bryant K FA Thu 11/15/18 4:41 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Prior to the session, coach Dan Quinn said Bryant was slated to kick, per Jason Butt of The Athletic. Bryant proceeded to do so, but the Falcons may exercise caution with the 43-year-old before making a final decision on the placekicker for Sunday's game versus the Cowboys. If Bryant gets the all-clear, the Falcons may waive his fill-in (Georgio Tavecchio) to short up other positions on the roster.
Matt Bryant K FA Wed 11/14/18 5:40 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant has missed three consecutive games due to a lingering hamstring issue, and his Week 11 availability appears to be in question. If the veteran kicker is unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the Cowboys expect Giorgio Tavecchio, who has been perfect in three games as Bryant's replacement, to draw the start.
Matt Bryant K FA Fri 11/9/18 1:31 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bryant tested out his hamstring during practice Thursday, but he apparently hasn't made enough progress to kick in a game. Giorgio Tavecchio will handle the job for at least one more week, hoping to build on his flawless performance so far this season.
Matt Bryant K FA Thu 11/8/18 5:01 PM
Matt Bryant
K FA
Bryant (hamstring) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Just as coach Dan Quinn predicted a day earlier, Bryant was able to kick in some fashion after sitting out Wednesday's session entirely. It's unclear if the hamstring presented any issues for Bryant during the workout, but Quinn should provide more clarity on that front Friday. The coach hinted earlier Thursday that even if Bryant is cleared to kick Sunday against the Browns, the team may still keep Giorgio Tavecchio on the roster as an insurance option, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com.