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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.

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Matt Prater expected to return in Week 18 after Michael Badgley’s release

The Buffalo Bills came up short in a 13-12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. After getting shut out over the first three quarters of Week 17’s matchup, Buffalo mounted a late comeback.

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.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 19

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

NFL News / Yardbarker

The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 16

Bills pick Matt Prater's temporary replacement, sign journeyman after tryout

The Buffalo Bills are in a bit of a pickle at the kicker position. With starter Tyler Bass unavailable due to season-ending groin surgery, grizzled veteran Matt Prater has filled in effectively as the Bills' primary placekicker.

Buffalo Bills News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 16

Bills sign veteran kicker after Matthew Prater quad injury

On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills picked up a huge win over the New England Patriots on the road to push their record to 10-4 on the 2025 NFL season. The win

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 15

Kicker injury places Buffalo Bills in tough spot for Week 16 vs. Cleveland Browns

As the Buffalo Bills continue to remove players from the injury report week after week, the team is getting healthier amid the stretch run toward the playoffs.

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.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / October 3

Buffalo Bills Beef Up Depth at OL With Nick Broeker

After the first three weeks of the 2025 NFL season, the 3-0 Buffalo Bills are working to avoid depth issues along their offensive line. This afternoon, the Buffalo Bills announced that they have signed offensive lineman Nick Broeker, who primarily plays guard.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 19

Ultimate Bills' teammate Josh Allen takes blame for Matt Prater's missed field goal

Matt Prater missed badly, but Josh Allen insists he shouldn't have been kicking from that particular spot in the first place. With the Buffalo Bills looking to increase a 14-7 lead over the Miami Dolphins midway through the second quarter on Thursday Night Football, Allen and the offense faced a 3rd-and-8 at the opponent's 14-yard line.

Buffalo Bills News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

Buffalo Bills Officially add K Matt Prater and P Cameron Johnston

A week after the Bills’ 41-40 comeback win over the Ravens, Buffalo continues to make adjustments to maintain their special teams units. Late last week, the Bills signed veteran kicker Matt Prater to their practice roster.

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Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / September 10

Bills players mistook Week 1 hero for new coach

Every Buffalo Bills player and fan now knows Matt Prater’s name after his Week 1 heroics. But that wasn’t the case a few days before the team’s season opener.

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 / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Josh Allen reveals the awesome message kicker Matt Prater had for him

Matt Prater helped the Buffalo Bills orchestrate an incredible comeback on Sunday night just days after he signed with the team, and the veteran kicker had a great message for Josh Allen before the game.

Buffalo Bills News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Josh Allen had the best reaction after Matt Prater’s game-winning field goal

Nobody was happier than Josh Allen after watching Matt Prater make the game-winning kick for the Buffalo Bills in Week 1. The Bills beat the Ravens 41-40 in a game Buffalo simply had no business winning.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 8

'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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Josh Allen is now wearing a wedding ring while playing

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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.

Ravens' Mark Andrews discusses returning to scene of playoff nightmare

The most significant comebacks in NFL history

The 'NFL 4,500-passing yard seasons' quiz

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 26, 2021