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Buffalo Bills Kicker Prater Out; Team Seeks Replacement

12/16/2025

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Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater will miss Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns due to a quad injury, per head coach Sean McDermott.
Prater has converted 18 of 20 field goals and 43 of 46 extra points.
The Bills must find a replacement, since Tyler Bass is on injured reserve after season-ending surgery.
McDermott said the team will explore free-agent options.
Jordan Phillips will be sidelined with an ankle injury.

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Historical Context

The 2011 NFL season, marked by a 130-day lockout, highlighted the impact of injuries on team dynamics. The New England Patriots adapted by signing kicker Stephen Gostkowski, who successfully converted 37 of 40 field goals. Today, the Buffalo Bills face similar challenges with kicker Matt Prater injured, underscoring the ongoing need for roster depth in the league.

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Story summary

Buffalo Bills kicker Matt Prater will miss Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns due to a quad injury, per head coach Sean McDermott.
Prater has converted 18 of 20 field goals and 43 of 46 extra points.
The Bills must find a replacement, since Tyler Bass is on injured reserve after season-ending surgery.
McDermott said the team will explore free-agent options.
Jordan Phillips will be sidelined with an ankle injury.

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