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Bills vs. Broncos: 41-Year-Old Matt Prater Sends Bo Nix-Josh Allen Battle to OT as Will Lutz Has the Last Laugh

The Wild Card round of the 2025 NFL playoffs proved to be one of the most chaotic weekends in the history of the National Football League. And given the results from the Denver Broncos’ victory against the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round, it’s safe to say that things won’t be calming down anytime soon.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Bills’ Matt Prater nails 50-yard FG vs. Broncos to force OT

Matt Prater made an important field goal for the Buffalo Bills during their AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Denver Broncos on Saturday night. Prater has been playing in the NFL since 2007, playing for five teams throughout his career.

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.

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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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As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

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

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / January 9

Bills starting kicker misses practice before critical Wild-Card matchup with Jaguars

A key Buffalo Bills starter missed practice Friday, days ahead of a Wild-Card matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, the news may not be as bad as it appears at first glance.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 8

Bills’ Matt Prater gets huge upgrade on playoff injury report for Jaguars game

The Buffalo Bills can be expected to have veteran kicker Matt Prater for this coming Sunday’s AFC Wild Card Round matchup against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville.

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 / 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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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / December 29

Bills shake up the roster with much-needed adjustment less than 24 hours after heartbreaking loss to the Eagles

The Buffalo Bills are shaking up the roster after the heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. It's been a kicking carousel in Buffalo after Tyler Bass went down in the preseason with an injury, forcing the team to bring in kicker Matt Prater ahead of the Week 1 matchup against the Ravens.

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.

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Two key Buffalo Bills players ruled OUT for Week 16 matchup vs. Cleveland Browns

Sean McDermott ruled out a couple of key Buffalo Bills players, along with a reserve, for Sunday’s game against the Cleveland Browns. The Bills’ head coach

Buffalo Bills News / Field Level Media / December 16

Bills sign K Michael Badgley to replace injured starter Matt Prater

The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Michael Badgley to the practice squad Tuesday with starter Matt Prater ruled out for Sunday's game at Cleveland. In a corresponding move, the Bills released cornerback M.J.

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

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.

Buffalo Bills News / Total Apex Sports / September 8

Buffalo Bills Kicker Matt Prater Caps Off Whirlwind Week With Game-Winning Field Goal

Picture this: You’re 41 years old, coaching your kid’s youth football team, and your biggest concern is whether little Jimmy can remember the snap count.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8

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

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NFL News / Total Apex Sports / September 7

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

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

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

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

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.