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Broncos Kicker Wil Lutz Earns Significant NFL Recognition

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Month for October, the NFL announced Thursday. It's the second such honor for Lutz with the Broncos, who also received the award in November 2023.

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Broncos stun Giants with 33-point 4th quarter

Wil Lutz made a 39-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Denver Broncos to a stunning 33-32 comeback win over the visiting New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.

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Lutz was one of the best and most consistent kickers in the NFL last season. He’ll look to follow that up in 2025. Wil Lutz was phenomenal last season.

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Date Set for Bedlam Basketball in 2025

According to a report from CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State have officially set a date for their next matchup on the basketball court.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / February 8

Peyton Manning has been practicing kicks at Broncos' facility with help from Wil Lutz

Peyton Manning and his younger brother, Eli Manning, are set to face off in a field goal battle on Super Bowl Sunday. Ahead of FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny 3” event, Peyton has been practicing at the Denver Broncos‘ indoor practice facility with help from the team’s kicker, Wil Lutz.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / January 31

Wil Lutz reacts to Broncos losing assistant special teams coach

The Denver Broncos have lost all three special teams coaches from the Sean Payton era. Assistant head coach Mike Westhoff retired last November, special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica was fired earlier this month and assistant special teams coach Chris Banjo just left to become the new ST coordinator of the New York Jets.

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Broncos fans in awe of Wil Lutz’s ridiculously loud field goal doink vs. Bills

During the Sunday action of Wild Card Weekend between the Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills, kicker Wil Lutz had one of the most memorable moments of the playoffs thus far.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / January 5

Broncos Announce Wil Lutz Historic Achievement During Chiefs Game

Back in the summer of 2023, just before the start of the season, Broncos coach Sean Payton did something unusual. He advocated for, and got, a trade for a kicker.

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Broncos Alex Singleton, Wil Lutz perform in Colorado Ballet’s Nutcracker play

Two members of the Denver Broncos showed their athletic ability off the field when they appeared as special guest artists in The Nutcracker on Sunday night.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 4

Wil Lutz reacts to joining impressive list of NFL kickers

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz made history against the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football this week. Lutz, 30, went 2-of-2 on field goal attempts and 5-of-5 on extra point attempts in a 41-32 win over the Browns, giving him 11 total points on the night.

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Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / December 2

Wil Lutz had a funny response to Bo Nix's comments about settling for field goals

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz had a big performance against the Las Vegas Raiders last week, going 5-for-5 on field goal attempts and 2-for-2 on extra point attempts in a 29-19 win on the road.

Denver Broncos News / Mile High Report / November 29

Wil Lutz earns AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (and high praise from Alex Singleton)

The linebacker put Lutz on his fantasy team and was pretty happy with the outcome. While we’ve been busy handing out award after award to quarterback Bo Nix, we can’t overlook Wil Lutz being named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his 17-point performance — a career high — in Denver’s 29-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Denver Broncos News / Broncos Wire / November 27

Broncos kicker Wil Lutz wins weekly award

After the Denver Broncos‘ win over the Las Vegas Raiders, kicker Wil Lutz earned another personal accolade of his own. Lutz was awarded AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors after going 5-for-5 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / November 27

Broncos K Wil Lutz Named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week following last Sunday's victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, the NFL announced.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 16, 2024

Broncos' Deal With K Will Lutz: Contract Details & Grade

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Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / March 11, 2024

Broncos Re-Sign K Wil Lutz to Two-Year Deal

Some drama unfolded within the Denver Broncos' special teams ranks Monday as it was reported that free-agent kicker Wil Lutz was joining the Jacksonville Jaguars on a three-year contract.

NFL News / Jacksonville Jaguars on SI / March 11, 2024

Report: Wil Lutz Changes Mind, Will Not Sign With Jaguars

Wil Lutz will not be a Jacksonville Jaguar after all. After agreeing to terms with the Jaguars during Monday's tampering period, the Denver Broncos kicked has backed out of his deal and will re-sign with the Broncos, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 11, 2024

Jaguars Signing K Wil Lutz To Three-Year Deal

Ian Rapoport reports that the Jaguars are signing K Wil Lutz to a three-year contract. Lutz, 29, wound up signing on with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia State back in 2016.