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Buffalo Bills Sign Matt Prater After Game-Winning Kick

9/10/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matt Prater to the active roster following his game-winning 32-yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens.
Prater joined the team three days earlier, filling in for injured Tyler Bass, who will miss at least four games.
In his debut, Prater made all three field goal attempts, aiding the Bills' comeback from a 15-point deficit.
His wife publicly expressed pride in his performance on social media.
The Bills are preparing for their next game against the New York Jets, with Prater as the starting kicker.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced the two-point conversion rule in 1990, altering game strategies and scoring dynamics. The Buffalo Bills, adapting to these changes, have emphasized special teams, highlighted by Matt Prater's game-winning 32-yard field goal on September 7, 2025, against the Baltimore Ravens. This victory marked the Bills' first comeback win from a 15-point deficit in the fourth quarter since 1967.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills signed kicker Matt Prater to the active roster following his game-winning 32-yard field goal against the Baltimore Ravens.
Prater joined the team three days earlier, filling in for injured Tyler Bass, who will miss at least four games.
In his debut, Prater made all three field goal attempts, aiding the Bills' comeback from a 15-point deficit.
His wife publicly expressed pride in his performance on social media.
The Bills are preparing for their next game against the New York Jets, with Prater as the starting kicker.

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