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GSOFFL Est. 2010
FFL: Preseason | NFL: Week 1
Matt Prater

K ARI

College: UCF | 17 years
Height: 5'10" | Weight: 201 lbs
Birth Date: 1984-08-10
2024 Bye Week: 14

Total Pts: 131
Avg Pts: 7.71
Rank: 21 K

Free Agent

2024 RTSports Outlook

A move to Arizona was a good one for Prater, scoring 137 points. This was the second highest total of his career, getting a lot of chances in the Cardinals high-powered offense. Prater was eighth overall in fantasy kicker scoring. He was 7-of-10 on field goals of 50-plus yards. Prater has at least 113 points five of six seasons. He will be 38 years old before the start of the season but still has a strong leg and remains an accurate kicker. He just keeps getting it done.

FANTASY OUTLOOK:   Prater is a solid No. 1 fantasy kicker, likely to be top-10 overall. The Cardinals will provide him plenty of chances for field goals and extra points. He should finish with around 130 points.

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Fantasy WeekPts
Scoring
Week 112.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 3 made FGs (9.00 pts)
Matt Prater 54 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Week 29.00Matt Prater 2 made PATs (2.00 pts)
Matt Prater 2 made FGs (6.00 pts)
Matt Prater 44 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Week 314.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 3 made FGs (9.00 pts)
Matt Prater 43 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 62 yd FG (3.00 pts)
Week 44.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Week 52.00Matt Prater 2 made PATs (2.00 pts)
Week 611.00Matt Prater 3 made FGs (9.00 pts)
Matt Prater 55 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Week 75.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 44 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Week 85.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 47 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Week 90.00
Week 1018.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 4 made FGs (12.00 pts)
Matt Prater 51 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Matt Prater 46 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 56 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Week 116.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 57 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Week 120.00
Week 138.00Matt Prater 3 made PATs (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 51 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Week 14
Playoff Week 114.00Matt Prater 2 made PATs (2.00 pts)
Matt Prater 3 made FGs (9.00 pts)
Matt Prater 58 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Matt Prater 43 yd FG (1.00 pts)
Playoff Week 26.00Matt Prater 1 made PAT (1.00 pts)
Matt Prater 1 made FG (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 55 yd FG (2.00 pts)
Playoff Week 39.00Matt Prater 3 made PATs (3.00 pts)
Matt Prater 2 made FGs (6.00 pts)
Playoff Week 48.00Matt Prater 2 made PATs (2.00 pts)
Matt Prater 2 made FGs (6.00 pts)
No Playoff Match Up
Player Notes
Jan 6 3:10am ET

As the regular season concludes with Week 18, fantasy managers can confidently rely on Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater. In the recent victory against the Eagles, Prater showcased his consistency by converting 2-of-2 field goals and 3-of-3 extra points. Impressively, he has not missed a kick in his last four games and has only four total misses on the year, solidifying his status as one of the most reliable kickers in the league. Prater's performance against the Eagles, including successful attempts from 28 and 34 yards, underlines his ability to contribute fantasy points regularly despite Arizona's offensive inconsistencies. As the Cardinals gear up for the final game of the year, fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Prater, knowing they have a dependable kicker to round out their lineups.

From RotoBaller

Dec 23 3:50am ET

In Week 15, Matt Prater delivered a standout performance, connecting on 3-of-3 field goal attempts (58, 43, 28) and 2-of-2 extra point attempts against the 49ers. This marked a significant uptick in Prater's production, with five total kicks, including three field goals, after seeing limited opportunities in his previous three games. Despite the improved offensive outlook for the Cardinals, Prater remains a risky fantasy kicker, ranking outside the top 25 at his position in scoring with 85 total points. However, his ability to convert kicks from 50-plus yards, including a 62-yarder earlier in the season, adds an element of upside. Fantasy managers considering Prater for Week 16 should weigh the potential for long-range kicks against the overall scoring limitations.

From RotoBaller

Dec 16 2:30am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater booted one 51-yard field goal and three extra points in the team's Week 13 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers two weeks ago. He looked good in that matchup and fresh off a Week 14 bye, should be well-rested and ready to go. However, the Cardinals take on a stiff test against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15. While the Arizona offense has been better since the return of quarterback Kyler Murray, the 49ers currently boast the best defense in the NFL, making it a real possibility that Arizona struggles to move the ball. While that could open up additional opportunities for Prater and his booming leg, it could also stifle the Cardinal offense so much that Prater sees fewer opportunities. As such, he remains too risky and nothing more than a waiver wire option for Week 15.

From RotoBaller

Dec 2 4:30am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater could be a steaming option heading into Week 13. With the re-emergence of quarterback Kyler Murray leading the Arizona passing game, Prater has become a viable fantasy option once again. However, In Week 12, Prater put up a goose egg, missing his only field goal attempt from 56 yards out. In his defense, the Cardinals' offense was anemic and did not call on him for an extra point in the entire game. In other words, fantasy managers should throw Week 12 out the window, as Prater has kicked a solid 19 field goals on the year. The veteran kicker has missed just four kicks all season and remains a decent option, despite the lack of consistency from the Arizona offense. Managers in need of kicking help should consider him for Week 13.

From RotoBaller

Nov 25 3:50am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater can be viewed as a reliable streaming option heading into Week 12. With the re-emergence of quarterback Kyler Murray leading the Arizona passing game, Prater has become a viable fantasy kicker once again. Through 11 games on the year, Prater has missed just three kicks on 33 total attempts, despite ranking 26th among kickers. In Week 12, Arizona will face off against the L.A. Rams, a team that has conceded the fifth-most points per game to the position. With L.A. boasting a top-10 pass defense, there is a chance Arizona could struggle a bit moving the ball down the field, opening the door for Prater to have a solid day. Fantasy managers in need of help could do a lot worse than Prater in Week 12.

From RotoBaller

Nov 18 3:50am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater should be considered a reliable starting option in Week 11. With quarterback Kyler Murray now directing the Arizona offense, Prater should see more scoring opportunities than in the past. In Week 10, he connected on all four of his field goal attempts and also made his only point-after try. He continues to be one of the most reliable kickers in the league, hitting over 90% of his field goals and extra points. Currently, he ranks 26th (6.4 points per game) among NFL placekickers and should see multiple opportunities with what could be a high-scoring affair. Managers can start him with confidence in Week 11.

From RotoBaller

Nov 11 3:00am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater shouldn't be considered fantasy-relevant heading into the team's Week 10 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. Even though Prater himself has handled the kicking duties fairly well, the offense hasn't provided him enough opportunities over the last three weeks for it to matter. While quarterback Kyler Murray's (knee) return could change the offense for the better and turn Prater's fortunes around, until it happens Prater shouldn't be considered a reliable fantasy option. Managers in need of a kicker should look elsewhere in Week 10.

From RotoBaller

Nov 4 2:10am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater shouldn't be considered a reliable fantasy option in Week 9 against the Cleveland Browns. In last week's loss to the Ravens, the Cardinals went for two after both of their touchdowns, limiting Prater's opportunities. The lopsided game lowered Prater's scoring average from 6.7 to 6.4 points per game, and Prater may be in for a tough matchup once again. In Week 9, the Cardinals go up against the Cleveland Browns, a team that has allowed the fourth-fewest field goals (11) to opponents this year. With Arizona set to roll out a rookie quarterback in Clayton Tune, the reality exists that Prater's opportunities will again be capped. He's too risky to consider starting in Week 9.

From RotoBaller

Oct 28 3:40am ET

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater shouldn't be considered a reliable fantasy option in Week 8 against the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 7 Prater made one of two field-goal attempts and his only point-after try during Sunday's 20-10 defeat at Seattle. However, his team is facing a brutal matchup from a Ravens defense that ranks at or near the top in almost every defensive category. With the Cardinal offense not projected to score many points against a stifling Baltimore squad, Prater may not see enough volume for fantasy relevancy. Even though he's ranked 21st among kickers and averages 6.7 points per game, Prater isn't worth the risk in Week 8. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere.

From RotoBaller

Player Transactions
  • 14-Mar-2023: Matt Prater - SGN - The Arizona Cardinals signed K Matt Prater.
  • 13-Mar-2023: Matt Prater - FA - K Matt Prater declared free agency.
  • 17-Mar-2021: DET Matt Prater - Declared Free Agent
  • 17-Mar-2021: ARI Matt Prater - Signed, Unrestricted FA - Two-year contract (through 2022)
  • 25-Oct-2017: DET - Re-signed - Three-year extension (through 2020)
NFL Week
OppPtsFGAFGXPAXP
2023 Season131.0028332223
Week 1@WAS12.003311
Week 2NYG9.002322
Week 3DAL14.003311
Week 4@SF4.001111
Week 5CIN2.000023
Week 6@LAR11.003300
Week 7@SEA5.001211
Week 8BAL5.001111
Week 9@CLE0.000000
Week 10ATL18.004411
Week 11@HOU6.001111
Week 12LAR0.000100
Week 13@PIT8.001133
Week 14bye
Week 15SF14.003322
Week 16@CHI6.001111
Week 17@PHI9.002233
Week 18SEA8.002422