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Ryan Fitzgerald struggles with extra points for Panthers against Lions

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Ryan Fitzgerald struggles with extra points for Panthers against Lions

Summary

Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald missed two extra points during Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions in Week 4, missing one off the upright and another wide. Prior to this game, Fitzgerald had made 7-of-7 field goals and was 8-for-9 on extra points this season. He secured the kicking job in the 2025 preseason after competing with Matthew Wright. His recent performance raises questions about his reliability as the Panthers aim for a repeat NFC South Division title.

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Key Details

•Fitzgerald missed extra points after consecutive touchdowns.
•He had previously made all field goals and most extra points this season.
•Fitzgerald won the kicking job in the 2025 preseason.
•The Panthers are vying for a repeat NFC South title.
•Fitzgerald's performance could determine his future with the team.

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Ryan Fitzgerald is costing the Carolina Panthers points on Sunday Night Football against the Detroit Lions in Week 4. He’s the Carolina kicker, but on consecutive touchdowns, he missed extra points. The first doinked off the upright, and the second simply missed wide. It’s clear that Fitzgerald was at least a little off kilter on […] The post Why Ryan Fitzgerald is Panthers’ Kicker Amid Missed Extra Points appeared first on HEAVY.
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