Jacksonville Releases Stephen Hauschka After Rough Week 5
The Jacksonville Jaguars released kicker Stephen Hauschka on Monday after he missed both field-goal attempts that he had in Sundays loss to Houston. The team brought in Jon Brown as their new kicker, marking the fifth different kicker that will start for the Jaguars this season. Having been a full-time kicker since 2011 with Seattle and Buffalo, Hauschka has seen his effectiveness slide over the last three years, making just 75.9 percent of his kicks in that span. Brown holds little season-long intrigue at this stage as a late addition to the organization, with fantasy managers cleared to move on from Hauschka moving forward.
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Stephen Hauschka (knee) is questionable for Week 4 against the Bengals with a right knee injury. The Jaguars signed Hauschka just five days ago after the put Josh Lambo on Injured Reserve with a hip injury. The 12-year veteran was with the Bills the last two seasons. With no other kicker on the roster, we'd expect the 35-year-old to suit up this Sunday, but he should be well off the fantasy radar as he looks to make his 2020 debut despite the good matchup against Cincinnati.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Seahawks kicker Stephen Hauschka on Monday, according to a source. Hauschka was released by the Bills at the end of training camp when he was beat out by sixth-round rookie Tyler Bass. The 35-year-old latches on with the Jaguars after the team placed Josh Lambo on Injured Reserve last week. He'll battle for the starting gig with rookie Brandon Wright, who missed one of his two extra-point attempts in last Thursday's loss to the Dolphins. Hauschka made 22 of his 28 field-goal tries (78.6 percent) with the Bills last year and is a 85.7 percent kicker in his career. On a Jacksonville team with a very mediocre offense, Hauschka can be ignored for fantasy purposes if he wins the job.
Stephen Hauschka, Stephen Gostkowski Work Out For Titans
The Tennessee Titans have brought in two former elite kickers for a workout as of Sunday in Stephen Hauschka and Stephen Gostkowski. Hauschka has spent the past three seasons as a member of the Bills, having missed just one field goal inside of 40 yards, while Gostkowski is looking for a new home beyond New England for the first time in his career. Currently, the Titans have Greg Joseph and Tucker McCann on the roster, but neither made a kick last season. While its unclear how close Tennessee is on making a decision, theyre likely to bring in some outside help ahead of Week 1 against Denver.
The Buffalo Bills released kicker Stephen Hauschka and punter Lachlan Edwards on Thursday. Hauschka was solid in the playoffs for Buffalo last year, but he's hit under 80 percent of his field goal tries each of the last two regular seasons with the Bills. He converted on exactly 22 of his 28 field-goal tries in both 2018 and 2019. Rookie Tyler Bass is now the favorite for kicking duties in Buffalo in 2020, but don't be surprised if the team brings in some more competition. Corey Bojorquez is in line to be the team's punter after the release of Edwards. For now, you can ignore Buffalo's kicking situation in fantasy.
Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka will be in a kicking competition with sixth-round rookie Tyler Bass this summer. Any tie in the competition will likely go to Bass. Hauschka, 35 in June, has spent the last three seasons in Buffalo. He's made exactly 22 of his 28 field-goal attempts (78.6 percent) in each of the last two seasons. Hauschka made nine of his 10 attempts from 40-49 yards in 2019, but he was just one of five from 50-plus yards last season. Buffalo's offense has improved on paper with Stefon Diggs as the No. 1 receiver heading into the 2020 season, but Hauschka or Bass will mostly be streaming options at the kicker position in fantasy.
Buffalo Bills kicker Steven Hauschka is not a safe starting option for Week 1. Hauschka struggled last season, converting just 78.6% of his field goal attempts compared with his career average of 86.4%. While the Bills should have an improved offense this year, giving Hauschka more opportunities, it's hard to rely on that taking effect right away. If Hauschka can get his field goal percentage back up to his career rate and the offense can indeed improve, he could be a decent starter down the line, but for now there are many more reliable kicker options out there.
Buffalo Bills kicker Stephen Hauschka has inked a two-year, $8 million extension with the Bills. The 34-year-old Hauschka is going into this third year with the team. Last year was Hauschka's least efficient year as a starter as he converted just 78.6% of his field goal attempts compared to his career average of 86.4%. The Bills' offense should be better this year, which should give Hauschka more opportunities. For fantasy purposes, there are many more intriguing kickers in better situations out there so there's no need to draft Hauschka.
The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Steven Hauschka to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday. The 34-year-old has been very adequate for the Bills the last two years. He made 22 of his 28 field goals in 2018, including going 4-for-7 from 50-plus yards. Hauschka missed just one of his 26 extra-point tries. However, for a Buffalo offense still trying to find its way under second-year quarterback Josh Allen, we wouldn't recommend Hauschka as a starting fantasy booter.
Steven Hauschka Hits 1-of-2 Field Goals In Preseason Week Two
Buffalo Bills kicker Steven Hauschka converted four of his five kicks in the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts as well as a 30-yard field goal, but missed a 48-yard attempt. Hauschka had his least efficient year since becoming a full-time kicker last season, hitting just 78.6% of his kicks, compared to his career average of 86.4%. He shouldn't be targeted in fantasy drafts as there are many superior kicking options out there.