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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.

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Bills' kicker Matt Prater may be impacted by injury in Week 9 vs. Chiefs with Tyler Bass still not playing

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 10

Matt Prater turning Bills' $20 million kicker into modern-day Wally Pipp

Initially, the Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matt Prater as a short-term replacement for their injured starter. Even Prater, who started out on the practice squad, wasn't expecting a season-long assignment.

Buffalo Bills News / Total Apex Sports / September 29

Johnston’s Injury Opens Door For A Prater-Haack Reunion, Transforming Buffalo’s Punter Search Into a Possible Compelling NFL Comeback Tale

Being on an injury report is not great news, but it’s common at this time of the year. It was reported that Bills punter Cameron Johnston was injured in

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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.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 15

Bills' Matt Prater applying real kicking pressure on Tyler Bass

They say that, in football, if you have two quarterbacks you don't have a quarterback. But what if — like the Buffalo Bills — you have two kickers? While incumbent Tyler Bass rehabs on Injured Reserve with pelvic issues, Matt Prater has passed being a one-week folk-lore hero into becoming a reliable weapon both on field goals and kickoffs.

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.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9

Bills make Matt Prater move after unreal Week 1 win vs. Ravens

The Buffalo Bills walked out of Week 1 with a win in what might be the game of the season. Josh Allen led his team on an epic comeback to hand the Baltimore Ravens a loss in their season opener.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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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 / Buffalo Bills on SI / September 8

4 winners & 2 losers from Buffalo Bills unbelievable comeback win over Ravens

The Buffalo Bills pulled off a major comeback on Sunday Night Football. Trailing 40-25 in the fourth quarter, they miraculously scored three times in the final four minutes.

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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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 6

Former Cardinals Kicker Will Play in Week 1

This time last week, former Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater was a free agent. Now, he's preparing to kick in tomorrow's Week 1 regular season opener.

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 / 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 / Burn City Sports / December 25, 2023

Cardinals K Matt Prater makes NFL history vs. Bears

Continuing his remarkable career at 39-years-old, Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater is making even more history. With 12:12 on the clock in the third quarter, the Cardinals offense left field following them being on fourth down.