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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Limited action in blowout loss

  Rotowire Oct 25, 2026

  Fitzgerald did not attempt a field goal and went 1-for-2 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 43-13 loss to the Buccaneers. Fitzgerald went without a field-goal attempt for the first time in his two-year career, and to make matters worse, he registered his fifth missed PAT of the season. The kicker has now gone 11-for-11 on field-goal tries while converting 12 of 17 extra-point attempts over six regular-season contests this year.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Misses on two extra-point attempts

  Rotowire Oct 5, 2026

  Fitzgerald connected on both of his field-goal tries and two of his four point-after attempts in Sunday's 32-26 win over the Lions. Though his successful field goals of 33 and 47 yards helped provide the Panthers with enough cushion in the win, Fitzgerald's misfires on extra points following touchdowns in the second and third quarters could begin to cost him some job security. His first miss struck the right upright, while his second miss wasn't particularly close after he shanked the kick wide right. Fitzgerald has now missed three of his 13 extra-point tries on the season, after going 27-for-30 on those attempts as a rookie in 2025.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Connects on four field goals

  Rotowire Sep 27, 2026

  Fitzgerald went four of four on field-goal tries in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Browns. The kicker hit from 35, 41, 53 and 37 yards out, helping the Panthers stay in the game even as they struggled to find the end zone. Fitzgerald has made all seven of his field-goal attempts on the young season, though he has missed one extra point.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Perfect in Week 2 win

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2026

  Fitzgerald made both of his field-goal tries and all four of his extra-point attempts during the Panthers' 34-3 win over the Falcons on Sunday. Fitzgerald's length wasn't tested during Sunday's blowout win, with his made field goals coming from 37 and 25 yards in the first and second quarters, respectively. The Panthers have scored 30-plus points in each of the first two games of the regular season, so Fitzgerald's scoring floor could be higher than what was projected before the start of the 2026 campaign. He's gone 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 8-for-9 on extra-point tries through two regular-season games.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Misses PAT in loss

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2026

  Fitzgerald made four of his five PATs and converted his sole field-goal attempt in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Bears. Fitzgerald's 44-yard field goal was his only challenge of the night, and the kicker was up to it. Where the 26-year-old shrunk was in his consistency, with an 80 percent PAT conversion rate that pales in comparison to opposing kicker Cairo Santos' flawless night, despite the latter being asked to kick eight PATs.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Makes six kicks Friday

  Rotowire Aug 22, 2026

  Fitzgerald converted two of three field-goal attempts while making all four PATs in Friday night's preseason game against the Jaguars. Fitzgerald contributed 10 of the Panthers' 34 total points in the effort, making 48- and 61-yard field goals while missing a 31-yarder. The second-year kicker out of Florida State proved he has the leg for long-distance snipes but also flashed some consistency issues by missing a short-range kick. Overall, Fitzgerald had a good night and proved why he will remain the Panthers' starting kicker heading into the regular season.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Converts only FGA in loss

  Rotowire Dec 28, 2025

  Fitzgerald made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Seahawks. Fitzgerald was limited to one field-goal attempt for the third time in the last four contests and eighth time overall this season, converting a 35-yard try in the second quarter. The rookie kicker has now gone 24-for-28 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-4 from 50-plus yards, while making 25 of 28 PATs over 16 contests.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Nails game-winning kick

  Rotowire Dec 21, 2025

  Fitzgerald made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during the Panthers' 23-20 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. Fitzgerald nailed both of his field-goal attempts from 27 and 41 yards in the first half, and he gave the Panthers the lead with a 48-yarder late in the fourth quarter. Sunday marked the fourth time this season that Fitzgerald has connected on three field goals in a game, and the undrafted rookie is 23-for-27 on field-goal attempts and 24-for-27 on point-after tries through 15 regular-season games.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Perfect on five kicks in win

  Rotowire Nov 30, 2025

  Fitzgerald converted his lone field-goal attempt and all four extra-point tries in Carolina's 31-28 win over the Rams on Sunday. Fitzgerald was good from 33 yards in the second quarter, giving the Panthers a 17-14 lead. The rookie kicker has had an inconsistent first season, but he was a perfect five-for-five on his kicks against Los Angeles. On the season, Fitzgerald has made 19 of 23 field-goal tries and 20 of 23 extra-point attempts.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Misses FG in Week 12 loss

  Rotowire Nov 25, 2025

  Fitzgerald converted one of two field-goal attempts in Carolina's 20-9 loss to San Francisco on Monday night. Fitzgerald made a 25-yard field goal in the opening quarter, and his miss was a 57-yard attempt late in the fourth quarter. On the season, the rookie kicker has made 18 of 22 field-goal tries and just 16 of 19 extra-point attempts. Carolina could opt to look at other options at kicker in the coming weeks.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Quiet day in loss to New Orleans

  Rotowire Nov 9, 2025

  Fitzgerald missed his lone field-goal attempt and made one extra point in the Panthers' loss to the Saints on Sunday. Fitzgerald's miss came from 48 yards out toward the end of the third quarter, as the kick was blocked at the line of scrimmage. The rookie kicker has now made just 14 of 17 field-goal attempts and 15 of 18 extra-point tries through 10 games this season.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Misses two kicks in Week 8 loss

  Rotowire Oct 26, 2025

  Fitzgerald went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and missed his lone extra-point try during the Panthers' 40-9 loss to the Bills on Sunday. Fitzgerald put the Panthers on the board with a 48-yard field goal midway through the second quarter. His last-second field-goal try from 32-yards at the end of the first half sailed wide left, and he followed that up by missing a point-after try in the fourth quarter. Week 8 was the second time this season that Fitzgerald missed a field goal and an extra point in the same game. Through eight regular-season games, Fitzgerald has gone 13-for-15 on field-goal tries and 13-for-15 on extra-point attempts.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Nails game-winning kick

  Rotowire Oct 12, 2025

  Fitzgerald went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and made all three of his PATs in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Cowboys. Fitzgerald made field goals from 31 and 55 yards in the first half, before connecting on a game-winning 33-yard field goal as time expired in regulation. The rookie has now gone 10-for-11 on field-goal tries, including 3-for-4 from 50-plus yards, while making 12 of 13 extra-point attempts over six games this season.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Perfect in win

  Rotowire Oct 5, 2025

  Fitzgerald went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over Miami. Fitzgerald made a 35-yard field goal as time expired in the first half before later connecting on a 49-yarder to finish off the team's first possession of the third quarter. The kicker has now gone 7-for-8 on field-goal tries, including 1-for-2 from 50-plus yards, while making nine of 10 extra-point attempts over five games this season.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Remains perfect through Week 2

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2025

  Fitzgerald converted on his only field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 27-22 loss to the Cardinals. Despite the Panthers scoring three touchdowns in Week 2, Fitzgerald attempted just one extra point, with Carolina electing to attempt two-point conversions on each of its first two scores. The 25-year-old also connected on a 27-yard field goal in the first quarter of Sunday's loss, cutting Arizona's lead to seven points at the time. He will look to remain perfect when the Panthers host the Falcons in Week 3.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Makes only FGA in Week 1

  Rotowire Sep 7, 2025

  Fitzgerald made his only field-goal attempt and a PAT in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Jaguars. Fitzgerald connected on a 48-yard field goal in the first quarter, tying the game at 3-3 in the early going. The kicker beat out Matthew Wright for the starting role in Carolina this season, and he has now opened the year with a spotless performance.

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• Panthers' Ryan Fitzgerald: Wins Carolina's kicking job

  Rotowire Aug 25, 2025

  Fitzgerald is in line to start the 2025 regular season as the Panthers' kicker, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Fitzgerald was in a battle with Matthew Wright for the placekicking job in Carolina, and after Wright was released Monday, it now belongs to Fitzgerald. Over his last two seasons at Florida State, Fitzgerald made 32 of 34 field-goal tries and all 72 extra-point attempts.

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