Nick Folk Set To Receive Promotion
Nick Folk is a top candidate to receive a promotion to the 53-man roster this weekend. New England placed rookie Quinn Nordin (abdomen) on injured reserve and is now left without a kicker. Folk, who was active in Week 1 while Nordin's debut was put on hold, is currently on the practice squad and seems like the favorite for a promotion. He made all four kicks (three field goals and one extra point) last week. In 2020, the Arizona product went 26-for-28 on field goals and 30-for-33 on extra points. The reliable 36-year-old is a very strong streaming option this week, especially considering New England should have no trouble putting up points against the Jets.
Source: Ian Rapoport
New England Patriots kicker Source: Ian Rapoport
Nick Folk Logs Limited Session Thursday
Nick Folk (abdomen) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice. This was an improvement for the 40-year-old after being estimated as a non-participant on Wednesday. Folk kicked in each of the Titans' first 14 games this season, but he has missed the last two contests due to injury. His return to practice on Thursday comes one day after the Titans released Matthew Wright from their active roster. All signs point to Folk suiting up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Houston Texans.
Source: Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans kicker Source: Paul Kuharsky
Nick Folk Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday
Nick Folk (abdomen) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's practice estimation. The veteran kicker has missed two consecutive games due to injury and now faces an uphill battle to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Houston Texans. It's an unfortunate ending to what had been an otherwise solid season for Folk. Through 14 games, the 40-year-old went 25-for-25 on extra points and 21-for-22 on field goals. Tennessee has no other kickers on its roster after waiving Matthew Wright, so it's unclear who would handle kicking duties if Folk can't suit up in Week 18.
Source: Jim Wyatt
Tennessee Titans kicker Source: Jim Wyatt
Nick Folk Unavailable For Week 17
Nick Folk (abdomen) has been ruled out for the Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Folk hasn't been able to practice this week due to an abdominal issue which will force him to miss his second straight game. The expectation is that Matthew Wright will be elevated from the practice squad to kick this weekend. Brayden Narveson kicked last week for Tennessee, but was cut after he missed his lone field goal attempt. Wright has made 11-of-12 field goal attempts and all his extra point attempts in three games between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. He has been productive when active, so fantasy managers looking for a possible streaming option might want to consider Wright.
Source: Paul Kuharsky
Tennessee Titans kicker Source: Paul Kuharsky
Nick Folk Sidelined Again On Thursday
Nick Folk (abdomen) did not practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Folk did not suit up last weekend and is in danger of missing his second-straight contest. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status on Friday in case he is able to practice in some capacity. However, the 40-year-old will likely face an uphill battle to return to action this weekend. Across 14 games this season, Folk has posted an impressive 95.5% FG conversion rate and has gone a perfect 25-for-25 on extra points. Brayden Narveson will get the starting nod if Folk cannot play on Sunday. However, given the inconsistencies of the Tennessee offense, both kickers should not be in your starting lineup in the fantasy playoffs.
Source: Turron Davenport
According to Turron Davenport of ESPN, Tennessee Titans kicker Source: Turron Davenport
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