After his 2005 season, last season was considered a down year for Rackers. He made just one of seven kicks from 50-plus yards. And he was 7-of-10 from 40 or more yards. But he did finish with 116 points and didn't miss a kick from fewer than 40 yards. In his last two seasons, Rackers has 256 points. Rackers has great leg strength and is extremely accurate on kicks less than 50 yards. The Cardinals offense is solid and should continue to give Rackers plenty of chances.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
He'll improve on his long-distance kicks this season and seems a lock for 100-plus points. Expect him to rebound and be among the elite kickers in the game ? again.
Oct 21 2007 06:04PM
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers struggled during the team's Week 7 loss to the Washington Redskins. Rackers had an extra point attempt blocked in the second quarter of the game. He then missed a 55-yard field goal attempt that was barely wide left with two seconds remaining in the game.
Sep 17 2007 02:25AM
The Associated Press reports Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers hit a 42-yard field goal with one second left to give the team a 23-20 victory over the Seattle Seahawks Week 2. Rackers converted field goals of 28, 52 and 42 yards during the game.
Jul 31 2007 12:19AM
Darren Urban, of AZCardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers missed practice Monday, July 30, because of a death in the family. He is expected to return to practice Tuesday, July 31.
Jul 17 2006 06:03PM
Michael Seiden, of azcardinals.com, reports Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers said he has made some personal goals for 2006, such as increasing his touchback percentage to over 85 percent for the season. Rackers said he did have the opportunity to kick field goals at the team's new stadium and was asked if there was an advantage to kicking indoors. "I guess I would say yes," said Rackers. "I mean you lose the wind factor on some kickoffs, but it is Arizona, so indoor or outdoor it is a great place to kick."
Jan 31 2006 08:01PM
Chargers.com reports The Sporting News has named Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers to their 2005 All-Pro team.
Jan 9 2006 07:36PM
Arizona Cardinals PK Neil Rackers was selected to The Associated Press 2005 All-Pro team.
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