Zuerlein is staying with the Jets this season, and he will look to build on a productive campaign from 2022. He's worth drafting with a final-round selection in all leagues. Last year, Zuerlein made 30 of 37 field goals, including 6 of 11 from 50-plus yards, and 28 of 29 PATs. This is the third time in his career that Zuerlein has made at least 30 field goals, and he should see his PATs rise this season with the Jets adding Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Zuerlein should be considered a borderline starting Fantasy kicker in all leagues.
Zuerlein (groin) made his only field-goal attempt from 52 yards away and converted his lone PAT attempt in Sunday's 15-10 loss to the Patriots.
Zuerlein didn't miss a beat in his return after missing the previous game due to a groin injury. Wet conditions didn't deter the veteran kicker on a 52-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter. New York's averaging just 14.0 PPG, so Zuerlein's opportunities will likely remain limited moving forward.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Good to go Week 3
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Zuerlein (leg) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
The 35-year-old was considered questionable for Sunday after sitting out Week 2 with the leg injury, and he'll be back on the field after a one-game absence. Zuerlein made 92 percent of his field goals inside 50 yards last year and had a strong showing in the season opener, making all three of his field-goal attempts plus one PAT.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Trending toward playing
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Zuerlein (leg) is expected to serve as the Jets' kicker for Sunday's game against the Patriots, as New York opted not to elevate Austin Seibert from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's deadline for Week 3 roster moves, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Zuerlein's availability will be confirmed approximately 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Jets release their inactive list. Seibert filled in last week for the veteran and made his only field-goal attempt in the Jets' blowout loss to the Cowboys.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Questionable despite full practice
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Zuerlein (leg) logged a full practice Friday but is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Zuerlein's ability to practice fully Friday puts him in good shape to return after a one-game absence. The veteran kicker steadily increased his participation throughout the week, as Zuerlein was limited Thursday after Wednesday's DNP. Whether the Jets choose to elevate kicker Austin Seibert from the practice squad prior to Sunday's game will be a telling sign regarding Zuerlein's availability, or lack thereof.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Set to practice Friday
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Zuerlein (groin) will kick at practice Friday, Eric Allen of the Jets' official site reports.
Zuerlein returned to limited practice participation Thursday and will again test out the groin injury that kept him sidelined in Week 2 against Dallas and in practice Wednesday. If the veteran kicker shows that he's over the injury in practice Friday, he would likely return to action Sunday against the Patriots. Should Zuerlein require more recovery time, Austin Seibert would be in line to get elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive game.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Back to practicing Thursday
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Zuerlein (groin) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Andy Vasquez of The Bergen Record reports.
Zuerlein was forced to sit out due to his groin injury in Week 2, but his presence at practice Thursday is a step in the right direction ahead of Week 3. He'll still probably need to practice in full Friday in order to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Absent from Wednesday's practice
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Zuerlein (groin) didn't practice Wednesday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.
Zuerlein remains bothered by the groin injury that prevented him from suiting up in this past Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. Austin Seibert was signed to the practice squad and subsequently made his only field-goal attempt in Week 2 after being elevated in Zuerlein's absence. If Zuerlein hasn't fully healed in advance of this weekend's matchup the Patriots, Seibert would be in line for another elevation from the practice squad.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Questionable with groin injury
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Zuerlein (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Dallas, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Zuerlein didn't practice Friday while tending to a groin injury in his right (kicking) leg. The Jets are expected to sign a kicker to their practice squad Friday or Saturday to have an insurance option on hand in the event that Zuerlein isn't able to play in Sunday's game, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Zuerlein is coming off a productive Week 1 game in which he knocked down his lone extra-point attempt and all three of his field-goal tries in the Jets' 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Looking 50/50 for Week 2
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Jets head coach Robert Saleh said Friday that Zuerlein (groin) has a "50-50" chance to suit up Sunday at Dallas, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
Zuerlein won't practice Friday, and he looks as though he may be a game-time decision heading into Sunday's contest, which kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Jets could tip their hand about Zuerlein's availability (or lack thereof) if they choose to add a kicker to the 53-man roster ahead of Saturday's deadline for Week 2 transactions. The Jets seem to at least be preparing for the possibility of a Zuerlein absence, as the team will begin working out kickers Friday and presumably sign one to the practice squad.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Kicker to Sit
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Zuerlein had a quality Week 1 performance against Buffalo when he made all three of his field goals and his lone extra point. He did that with Zach Wilson playing the majority of the game, which is encouraging, but this is a tough matchup for the Jets at Dallas. The Cowboys just shut out the Giants 40-0 in Week 1, and the Jets are due for a letdown after an emotional win against the Bills on Monday night. I would prefer to bench Zuerlein in all leagues in Week 2.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Accurate in Week 1 win
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Zuerlein made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted his lone PAT try in Monday's 22-16 overtime win over the Bills.
Zuerlein didn't need to showcase his leg strength in this one, connecting from 26, 43 and 30 yards out. His last field goal gave the Jets a three-point lead with 1:48 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Buffalo tied the game before New York won it with an overtime touchdown. Zuerlein's ceiling moving forward has been lowered by Aaron Rodgers' season-ending Achilles injury, but Greg the Leg's certainly capable of continuing to perform at a high level if New York's Zach Wilson-led offense can get into scoring range consistently.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Stays perfect in preseason
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Zuerlein made both of his field-goal attempts and all three PAT tries in Saturday's 27-0 preseason win over the Panthers.
The Jets still have two preseason games left, but Zuerlein's ready for the regular season to start. After connecting from 47 and 45 yards out in this one, the veteran kicker has made all five of his field-goal attempts this preseason, with each kick coming from at least 44 yards away.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: In midseason form
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Zuerlein connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone PAT attempt in Thursday's 21-16 preseason loss to Cleveland.
All of Zuerlein's output came in the first half, as he made field goals from 54, 44 and 53 yards away. Greg the Leg is expected to be far busier in 2023 after the Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers in the offseason to lead their offense.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Remains in New York
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Zuerlein has re-signed with the Jets, Dianna Russini of ESPN reports.
Zuerlein has converted between 81 and 83 percent of his field-goal attempts over the last three years, which isn't elite, though it is acceptable. Although he attempted just 29 field goals last year, if the Jets are able to upgrade at quarterback, his fantasy value could be on the rise.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Makes only FGA in Week 16
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Zuerlein made a 37-yard field goal in Thursday's 19-3 loss to the Jaguars.
Zuerlein accounted for all the offense for New York in Thursday's contest, nailing his only field-goal attempt in the first quarter, giving the Jets an early 3-0 lead. The kicker has now gone 26-for-31 on field goals this season while making all eight tries he's had from less than 40 yards.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Misses game-tying attempt from deep
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Zuerlein made one of two field-goal attempts and both PAT attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.
Zuerlein converted from 34 yards out on the final play of the first half. He had a chance to tie the game at the end of the second half, and Zuerlein's 58-yard attempt had plenty of distance, but he pulled it wide. While it wasn't an easy kick, Zuerlein's fifth missed field goal of the season was his costliest.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Doesn't miss in loss
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Zuerlein made his lone field-goal attempt from 26 yards out and added a successful PAT in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Bills.
New York's other two points besides the touchdown and field goal came on a safety. Zuerlein has made 10 of 11 field-goal attempts over his last five games.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Kicker to Sit
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Zuerlein just had a big game in Week 13 at Minnesota with five made field goals and one PAT without missing a kick, but I expect him to struggle this week at Buffalo. Keep in mind that prior to Week 13 he had just two games since Week 3 with double digits in Fantasy points. And the Bills are No. 2 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing kickers. It should be a low-scoring Fantasy game for Zuerlein in Week 14.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Spectacular in defeat
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Zuerlein made all five field-goal attempts -- including a franchise record 60-yarder -- and his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 27-22 loss to Minnesota.
Zuerlein delivered one of the best kicking performances of the season as the Mike White-led Jets offense moved the ball at will but consistently stalled in scoring range. The 34-year-old kicker made a 48-yard attempt in the first quarter, then connected from 60 in the final seconds of the first half. After halftime, Zuerlein added makes from 36, 30 and 26 yards.
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Jets' Greg Zuerlein: One make, one miss from deep
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Zuerlein connected on a 57-yard field goal but also missed a 53-yard attempt in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Bears. He made all four of his PAT attempts.
Zuerlein showed off his impressive leg strength in the final minute of the first half, connecting from 57 yards out with plenty of height to spare while kicking through a steady rain. Given the conditions, his miss from 53 with the game well in hand in the fourth was forgivable. Prior to Zuerlein's first official attempt, he lined up for a 36-yard field goal, but punter Braden Mann fumbled on the hold and threw the ball away for an incomplete pass. With New York's offense trending up after Mike White's insertion at quarterback, Zuerlein could be an intriguing Week 13 option against the Vikings.
