The Bills' kicker Matt Prater was ruled out for the rest of the game against the Jets due to a right quad injury, after exiting in the third quarter. Mitch Wishnowsky replaced him for kickoffs, and the Bills attempted a two-point conversion following a touchdown in the game.
The Buffalo Bills will be without kicker Matt Prater and DT Jordan Phillips for Week 16 against the Browns due to injuries, with Prater being 'week to week' and Phillips sidelined by an ankle injury. The team is also managing injuries to CB Christian Benford and LB Terrel Bernard, while WR/KR Mecole Hardman may return soon. The Bills need to find a new kicker as Tyler Bass is on injured reserve.
The Buffalo Bills signed veteran kicker Matt Prater to their 53-man roster after placing Tyler Bass on Injured Reserve, with Prater stepping in to replace the short-lived stint of Brad Robbins and contributing to their Week 1 victory with a game-winning field goal.
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matt Prater and punter Cameron Johnston to their roster, releasing punter Brad Robbins, to strengthen their special teams unit. Prater, known for his long-range accuracy and game-winning kicks, joins after a successful stint with Arizona, while Johnston, with experience from multiple teams, adds depth in punting.
Matt Prater, a veteran NFL kicker and youth football coach, was signed by the Buffalo Bills just days before their season opener and famously kicked the game-winning field goal in a dramatic comeback, exemplifying an inspiring story of perseverance and unexpected success.
Buffalo Bills placed kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve due to a left hip/groin injury, causing him to miss at least four games. Veteran Matt Prater, signed to the practice squad, is expected to fill in for the upcoming game against the Ravens, with eligibility to be activated by Saturday.
De'Von Achane of the Miami Dolphins and Kenneth Walker III of the Seattle Seahawks were named Offensive Players of the Week in the AFC and NFC, respectively, for their standout performances in Week 3. Achane became the second player in NFL history to achieve 200+ rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, and 2 receiving touchdowns in a single game. Walker recorded 156 scrimmage yards and 2 rushing touchdowns in the Seahawks' victory. Bernard of the Buffalo Bills and Hutchinson of the Detroit Lions were named Defensive Players of the Week in the AFC and NFC, respectively. Gay of the Indianapolis Colts and Prater of the Arizona Cardinals were recognized as Special Teams Players of the Week in their respective conferences.