QMatt Prater K FA Tue 10/3/23 7:20 PM
QMatt Prater
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Prater made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 35-16 loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Prater converted from 38 yards on his field goal. Through four games, he's missed only one of 15 total attempts, compiling 32 points.
QMatt Prater K FA Tue 9/26/23 12:01 AM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater made all three field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 28-16 win versus the Cowboys.
EDGE Analysis
On his second perfect day in three chances this season, Prater highlighted his performance with a 62-yard field goal as time expired going into halftime. He's been known for his booming kicks since entering the league in 2007, and Sunday's long make actually matched the second longest of his career behind the 64-yarder he connected on with the Broncos in 2013. With 28 points on the campaign, Prater currently ranks in a tie for sixth among NFL kickers in terms of scoring with the Dolphins' Jason Sanders.
QMatt Prater K FA Tue 9/19/23 7:51 PM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater missed one of his three field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Prater opened the game by missing wide left from 55 yards. He responded by hitting subsequent field goals from 37 and 44 yards in the second quarter. Through two weeks, he sports a commendable 18 points.
QMatt Prater K FA Mon 9/11/23 2:23 PM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater made all of his three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 20-16 loss at Washington.
EDGE Analysis
The highlight of Prater's otherwise-great day was a 54-yarder early in the second quarter that cut the Commanders' lead to 7-6. Arizona isn't likely to be an offensive juggernaut this season - especially not as long as Kyler Murray remains sidelined by an injury - so Prater remains an average-at-best fantasy option at least until the Cardinals' signal-caller returns to action. With that said, he's set up for a weather-neutral home environment in Week 2 against a Giants team that ceded two field-goal attempts and five extra-point tries Sunday versus Dallas.
QMatt Prater K FA Tue 3/14/23 4:42 PM
QMatt Prater
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The Cardinals re-signed Prater to a two-year contract Tuesday, Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2023 campaign will be Prater's age-39 season. He missed four games to injury last year but otherwise hadn't missed a contest since 2014 with the Lions. Prater made 22 of 25 field-goal attempts and 17 of 18 extra-point tries last season. He still has one of the stronger legs in the sport.
QMatt Prater K FA Tue 1/10/23 8:37 PM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater did not attempt a field goal and missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-13 loss to the 49ers.
EDGE Analysis
Prater's missed PAT was his only this season. The veteran also made 22 of his 25 field-goal attempts, proving fairly accurate despite a struggling Arizona offense limiting his opportunities. In missing four games due to a hip injury as well, Prater's 83 total points ranked 30th among kickers league-wide. The 38-year-old is now slated to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
QMatt Prater K FA Mon 1/2/23 12:44 PM
QMatt Prater
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Prater went 4-for-5 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Falcons.
EDGE Analysis
Prater was busy again Sunday, making multiple field goals for the fourth consecutive game. The 38-year-old was able to convert a 38-yard field goal in the first quarter, a 36-yarder in each of the second and third quarters before later adding a 57-yard boot in the final period. His only miss came late in the third, sailing a 43-yard try wide left. Prater has gone 12-for-14 on field-goal attempts over the last four contests, raising his season total to 22 makes over 25 tries while appearing in 12 games.
QMatt Prater K FA Mon 12/26/22 10:15 AM
QMatt Prater
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Prater went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT try in Sunday's 19-16 overtime loss to the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Prater was busy for a second consecutive week Sunday, making a 56-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 53-yarder in the second quarter. He later added a third field goal from 39 yards in the fourth quarter while also adding a PAT in the final period of regulation. Prater has now attempted three field goals in three consecutive games, going 8-for-9 over that stretch, including four makes from over 50 yards. Arizona has a plus matchup in Week 17 against Atlanta, giving the kicker another opportunity to be heavily involved on New Year's Day.
QMatt Prater K FA Mon 12/19/22 3:11 PM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater made all three of his field-goal attempts and didn't attempt a PAT in Sunday's 24-15 loss to Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Prater was effective from deep in the Colorado altitude, making kicks of 45, 50 and 55 yards. The Cardinals went for two after their only touchdown, and opportunities could be scarce moving forward, as Arizona could be down to third-string quarterback Trace McSorley if Colt McCoy (concussion) joins Kyler Murray (knee) on the sidelines.
QMatt Prater K FA Tue 12/13/22 11:41 AM
QMatt Prater
K FA
Prater converted two of three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Monday's 27-13 loss to the Patriots.
EDGE Analysis
Prater's opportunities were limited due to Kyler Murray (knee) exiting Monday's loss early and Arizona's offense stalling after that. The veteran has missed just two out of 14 field-goal attempts on the season, but his lack of consistent opportunities keeps him off the fantasy radar heading into a tough Week 15 matchup against Denver.