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NFL kickers face scrutiny in Week 1 performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 1:17 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

NFL kickers face scrutiny in Week 1 performances

Summary

Week 1 of the NFL season highlighted mixed performances among kickers, prompting ongoing discussions on their effectiveness., Daniel Carlson missed a potential walk-off kick, while Nick Folk struggled with two field goal misses, raising questions about his future. In contrast, rookie kicker Dominic Zvada from the New York Giants had a satisfactory start, converting four extra points. Brandon Aubrey's two successful extra points contrasted sharply with a missed attempt, as coaches and fans evaluate their reliability going forward. Several teams and their kickers will look for improvement in the upcoming games.

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By the Numbers

•Daniel Carlson missed a potential walk-off kick in a close game.
•Nick Folk missed two field goal attempts for the Atlanta Falcons.
•Dominic Zvada scored four extra points for the New York Giants.
•Brandon Aubrey made two extra points but missed one attempt.
•Teams will evaluate kicker performance as the season progresses.

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1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Column: Kicker Report Week 1, 2026

What they're saying

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The NFL is finally back. With it, my disdain for kickers has been renewed. This first week did not offer too terribly much by way of kicking disasters, but there are still some to unpack. First off, I have no idea if anybody took my advice regarding drafting a fantasy football kicker, but I am…
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