Analysis: Special teams were full of chokes in the NFL's wacky Week 10
The NFL's wacky Week 10 featured two big chokes involving special teams3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WIL LUTZ #3 - KICKER - DENVER BRONCOS
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Imperfect Chiefs remain perfect by delivering again on the final play, this time against Denver
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Potential game winner blocked Lutz did not convert on either of his two field-goal tries but made both of his two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 16-14 loss at Kansas City.
Impact In a game decided by just two points, Lutz converting on just one of his field-goal attempts could have made the difference. It's hard to pin too much blame on him though, as his 60-yard try at the end of the half came up just short, and what would have been a game-winning 35-yarder at the end of the second half was blocked by Leo Chenal. He'll be looking to bounce back in Week 11 versus the Falcons.
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Records in the NFL don't lie, good, bad or mediocre
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Chiefs block Broncos' potential winner as time expires, remain perfect on season
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One field-goal attempt in loss Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt and converted his only extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Lutz accounted for four of Denver's 10 points Sunday, as the veteran kicker was seldomly called upon on a day in which the Broncos' struggled to move the ball efficiently. The 30-year-old continued his perfect streak on kicks, connecting on a 37-yard field goal late in the second quarter. Lutz now boasts a 95 percent field-goal success rate heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Chiefs.
NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
No field-goal attempts in win Lutz made all four of his extra-point tries and failed to attempt a single field goal in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.
Impact Lutz had a quiet day Sunday, failing to attempt a single field goal for the first time in 2024. The veteran kicker was perfect on extra-point tries again and has not missed an extra point this season. Through eight games, Lutz remains one of the most accurate kickers in the league with a 94 percent field-goal percentage. The 30-year-old will have his next chance to be more involved when the Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 9.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
No field-goal attempts in win Lutz made all four of his extra-point tries and failed to attempt a single field goal in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.
Impact Lutz had a quiet day Sunday, failing to attempt a single field goal for the first time in 2024. The veteran kicker was perfect on extra-point tries again and has not missed a PAT this season. Through eight games, Lutz remains one of the most accurate kickers in the league with a 94 percent field-goal success rate. The 30-year-old could have a chance to be more involved when the Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 9.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
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Continues perfect streak Lutz made all four of his field-goal attempts while also converting all three of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.
Impact Lutz connected on field goals from 32, 38, 46 and 52 yards out Thursday in what was ultimately a blowout win over New Orleans. The veteran kicker was responsible for 15 of the Broncos 33 points in the contest, and has now made all but one kick this season. Lutz boasts an impressive 94 percent field-goal percentage through seven games, ranking him as one of the league's top kickers. The 30-year-old could see several opportunities in scoring range in their next matchup when Denver squares off against Carolina's vulnerable defense in Week 8.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
K Wil Lutz extends Broncos' lead with 32-yard FG | Broncos at Saints Kicker Wil Lutz makes a 32-yard field goal to give the Broncos a 6-0 lead over the Saints.
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Makes one field goal Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt while also converting his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.
Impact Lutz was perfect on kicks Sunday, though the veteran was called upon just twice in Week 6. His only field goal try came with just under a minute left in the game to bring the Broncos within one score of the Chargers in what was ultimately a failed come-back attempt. As long as Denver's offense continues to be inconsistent, Lutz's potential scoring opportunities will should also remain inconsistent. Nonetheless, the veteran kicker will look to turn things around against his former team when the Broncos visit the Saints in Week 7.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
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Makes two field goals Lutz made both of his field-goal tries while converting all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders.
Impact Lutz was perfect on all of his kicks in the contest after missing his first field-goal attempt of the season in Week 4. The veteran kicker benefitted from an improved Denver offense Sunday that was able to move the ball down the field more effectively. Lutz will look to build off his solid performance and make the most of his opportunities when the Broncos host the Chargers in Week 6.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Makes one field goal in win Lutz made one of two field-goal attempts while converting his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.
Impact Lutz's perfect streak on field goals came to an end Sunday when the veteran kicker missed a 50-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. The 30-year-old did, however, connect on a field goal from 47 yards out with just under nine minutes left in the contest which would end up sealing the victory for the Broncos. Despite a relatively quiet week, Lutz will look to be more involved in Week 5 when the Broncos host the Raiders.
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Perfect on kicks Lutz made all four of his field-goal tries while converting both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers.
Impact Lutz continued his perfect streak Sunday, as he has made all nine of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries through the first three games of the 2024 season. The Broncos' offense took a step forward against the Buccaneers, which gave the veteran kicker more opportunities in scoring range. As Denver's offensive unit continues to develop, Lutz could continue to make an impact going forward. The 30-year-old will look to stay perfect when the Broncos visit the Jets in Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Nix runs for a TD and Lutz kicks 4 FGs to lead Broncos to 26-7 victory over listless Buccaneers
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Makes two field goals in loss Lutz connected on both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.
Impact Lutz has now made all five of his field-goal tries through two games. Though his accuracy is a positive sign, the Broncos' continued struggles on offense cap the veteran kicker's potential with the lack of opportunities in scoring range. Nonetheless, Lutz will look to continue his perfect streak in Week 3 when the Broncos visit the Buccaneers.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
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Perfect on kicks Lutz made all three of his field-goal tries while converting his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact On a day when the Broncos struggled to move the ball offensively, Lutz was able to make the most of his opportunities by converting every kick he attempted. Though Denver's offense could struggle to put up points this season with rookie quarterback Bo Nix at the helm, the veteran kicker could continue to see enough opportunities to be fantasy relevant when the Broncos' drives stall in scoring range. Lutz will look to build upon his solid performance when the Broncos host the Steelers in Week 2.
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