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The Dallas Cowboys fans still remember one Tony Romo performance that ended in heartbreak. Against Peyton Manning’s Broncos in 2013, Romo threw for a franchise-record 506 yards in a painful loss.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 14

Why Matt Prater could be Bills' overlooked secret weapon at Mile High

It's been a tough past month for Buffalo Bills' kicker Matt Prater, who's been dealing with a right quad injury that forced him to miss two games. Those absences provedcostly from a kicking standpoint.

Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / January 11

Bills K Matt Prater active vs. Jaguars

Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater is active for Sunday's AFC wild-card game against the host Jacksonville Jaguars. Prater was questionable heading into the contest due to a quadriceps injury.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 10

Bills make risky kicker decision for NFL Wild Card road matchup vs. Jaguars

It seems somewhat risky, but the Buffalo Bills apparently trust Matt Prater, and the veteran kicker trusts his body. The Bills opted to not use a gameday

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 7

Matt Prater, Sean McDermott answer questions on Bills' kicking situation vs. Jaguars

The Buffalo Bills have invested in an insurance policy for their 41-year-old kicker, but they may not need to ever file a claim. Plagued by a quad injury over the last few weeks, veteran Matt Prater left the January 4 regular season finale at halftime.

Buffalo Bills News / Pro Football Rumors / January 5

Matt Prater Dealing With Quad Injury; Bills To Work Out Kickers

The Bills are gearing up for this weekend’s wild-card round, but it’s unclear who will kick for them in Jacksonville on Sunday. Matt Prater aggravated a quadriceps injury in the Bills’ Week 18 win over the Jets.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 5

Matt Prater replacement options include polarizing 5x All-Pro as Bills start search

The Buffalo Bills were dealt another injury blow during their Week 18 win over the New York Jets. Kicker Matt Prater suffered a setback to a pre-existing quad injury that had kept him out the previous two weeks and is now looking at additional missed time as the Bills get set to enter the postseason.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 4

Prater injury, Cook's league lead, 6 takeaways as Bills beat Jets in Highmark finale

An emotional day inside Highmark Stadium finished appropriately, with a Buffalo Bills win. Sunday’s 35-8 Bills victory was the final regular-season game held at the longtime home of Buffalo’s professional football franchise, with a new building set to open across the street in time for the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 4

Bills' starting kicker sustains devastating injury setback, exits game vs. Jets

Just days after he returned from a two-game absence, Matt Prater is back on the mend. The Buffalo Bills’ kicker was sidelined for the Bills’ last two games

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 1

Matt Prater details how Bills are unlike any other team from his 19-year career

Naturally, Buffalo Bills' veteran Matt Prater has experienced and witnessed quite a bit over 19 seasons as an NFL kicker. He's played in 268 games, kicked field goals for five different teams and made more 50+ yard kicks (82) than anyone in league history.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 31

Bills' kicking situation finally takes turn in right direction on New Year's Eve

The Buffalo Bills had a lengthy list of non-participants for their first Week 18 practice, but, fortunately, kicker Matt Prater is not on it. Bills' head coach Sean McDermott announced the veteran's return to practice as a full participant on Wednesday.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 28

Bills elevate Matt Prater substitute, extra DE for Week 17 challenge vs. Eagles

The Buffalo Bills elevated the same two practice squad players for the second week in a row. With the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles visiting Highmark Stadium for a 4:25 p.m.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / November 2

Bills’ Matt Prater kicks thunderous doink in final seconds vs. Chiefs

Buffalo Bills fans had to hold their breath a little longer on Sunday after kicker Matt Prater doinked a game-clinching field goal attempt in the closing seconds.

Buffalo Bills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 9, 2025

Bills Promote K Matt Prater To Active Roster

The Buffalo Bills announced they have promoted K Matt Prater from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also officially swapped P Cameron Johnston for P Brad Robbins. Prater made the game-winning field goal in Sunday night’s wild comeback win over the Ravens and earned a spot on the active roster as a reward.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2025

'SNF' takeaways: Bills complete stunning comeback vs. Ravens

In one of the wildest comebacks you will ever see, the Buffalo Bills somehow rallied past the Baltimore Ravens to win a 41-40 thriller with a walk-off field goal on "Sunday Night Football."

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NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 7, 2025

Matt Prater Goes From Brock Purdy’s Old High School To SNF Start

A mere two weeks ago, Matt Prater was working out in an empty high school football field wearing shorts that screamed, “I am old.” The Instagram post received fewer than 75 likes.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5, 2025

Bills have shaky kicker situation heading into matchup vs. Ravens

The Bills have placed veteran kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 4, 2025

Bills add veteran kicker to their practice squad

As Tyler Bass continues to nurse an injury, the Buffalo Bills have added some insurance at the kicker position.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 4, 2025

Former Arizona Cardinals Kicker Finds New Home

Another year, another opportunity for Matt Prater. The former Arizona Cardinals kicker, who hit free agency this offseason, finally lands with a new team in the Buffalo Bills on their practice squad.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 4, 2025

Bills Sign K Matt Prater To Practice Squad Among Three Roster Moves

The Buffalo Bills announced they have signed K Matt Prater to their practice squad. Here’s an updated look at the Bills’ practice squad: QB Shane Buechele RB Frank Gore Jr.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18, 2024

Cardinals Designate K Matt Prater To Return From IR

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon said they’ve designated K Matt Prater to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per Darren Urban of the team’s site. This

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 23, 2024

Matt Prater makes history in Cardinals loss to Lions

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater reached a milestone in Sunday’s 20-13 loss to the Detroit Lions that no active NFL player has accomplished. With his only extra point of the game in the first quarter, the 40-year-old Prater became the only active player with 1,800-plus points.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 22, 2024

Cardinals Kicker Makes NFL History

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater has made NFL history. With his extra point in the first quarter of Week 3 against the Detroit Lions, Prater became the only active NFL player with 18,000 points Prater - 40 years young - has been booting kicks since 2006.

Arizona Cardinals News / Larry Brown Sports / January 7, 2024