The Atlanta Falcons have released kicker Matt Bryant. Bryant had been with the Falcons since 2009, but he made just nine of his 14 field goals this season, also missing one of his 15 extra point attempts. In a corresponding move, the team signed kicker Younghoe Koo, last seen in a real NFL game as a member of the Chargers in 2017. Koo will immediately take over for Bryant and should have some fantasy value in a decent offense that plays indoors.
Matt Bryant Is A Potential Low-End Starter In Week 8
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has converted seven of 10 field-goal attempts this year and 14 of 15 extra-point attempts. This week the Falcons face off against the Seahawks in a game that should be high scoring. The Falcons might be without quarterback Matt Ryan (ankle), who is currently questionable for the game. If Ryan is out, the Falcons offense takes a bit of a hit and may knock Bryant down to a notch below starting kicker status. But if Ryan plays, Bryant should have opportunities to produce.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant had a strong showing in Week 6 despite missing a crucial extra point for his team. Bryant hit both of his field-goal attempts, including a 44-yarder, but missed the last one of his four extra-point attempts, resulting in the Falcons one-point loss to the Cardinals. This week, the Falcons face the Rams and should have plenty of opportunities to score. Start Bryant with confidence.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has only had six field goal attempts through five weeks and has converted four of them, including a 50-yarder. He's 10-for-10 on extra-points. This week, the Falcons face the Cardinals in a game that should be a shootout, or at least should feature a lot of Falcons scoring opportunities. He's a solid starting option in all leagues.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant has connected on three of his five field goal attempts and all seven of his extra-point attempts this year. The Falcons have had a good deal of turnovers through four games, which has prevented Bryant from having more opportunities. This week, the Falcons face the Texans in a game they sorely need to win as they're sitting at 1-3. Expect Matt Ryan to lead the offense into a lot of point-scoring opportunities, which should provide at least one or two field goal chances for Bryant.
The Atlanta Falcons offense has been mostly boom-or-bust so far this year -- a lot of touchdowns and a lot of interceptions -- providing kicker Matt Bryant with limited field-goal opportunities. Don't expect that to be the case throughout the season, as both the touchdown and interception rates should decrease, giving way to more field-goal attempts for Bryant. Through three games, Bryant has attempted three field goals and converted two. Meanwhile, he's 6-for-6 on extra-point attempts. The Falcons are at home against the Titans this week and there should be plenty of points on the board, with Bryant likely to be a strong contributor on the scoreboard.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant should have the opportunity to put up some points in Week 3 against the Colts. After not attempting a kick in Week 1, Bryant had two field goal attempts and three extra-point attempts in Week 2. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts and went 1-for-2 on field goals, both of which were 50-yard attempts. The Falcons have one of the top offenses in the league and should provide ample opportunities for Bryant going forward. He's a low-end starting kicker option until further notice.
Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant didn't see any field-goal or extra-point attempts in Week 1. The Falcons scored two touchdowns in the game but attempted (and failed) two-point conversions on both occasions. This week, the Falcons host the Eagles in their home opener Sunday night, and the game should feature a lot of scoring, providing a lot of potential for Bryant to shake off the offseason rust. Bryant is a very viable low-end starter for Week 2, as he figures to see at least four or five combined field-goal and extra-point attempts this week.
The Atlanta Falcons recently brought back veteran kicker Matt Bryant after trying out Giorgio Tavecchio and Blair Walsh in the preseason. After Tavecchio and Walsh struggled, the team decided to cut them and re-sign Bryant. The 44-year-old Bryant will return to the same role he's had with the Falcons since 2009. He converted 95.2% of his field goal attempts last year, including hitting all seven of his attempts between 40 and 49 yards. The Falcons should have an elite offense with ample opportunities for field goal attempts, so Bryant is a worthy kicker to roster and start until further notice.
Free-agent kicker Matt Bryant said that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a real option for him when free agency kicks off. The 43-year-old believes he could play another three seasons in the NFL. He missed three games last year due to various injuries, but he made 20 of his 21 field goals and 33 of his 35 extra points for the Falcons. The Bucs recently signed Phillip Anderson, but Bryant would be the favorite for kicking duties in 2019 if they were to sign him.