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Fantasy Player Profile Brett Maher

  • Brett Maher
  • K #19
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@WAS: #8 vs opposing K - 7.00 FPA
Bye Week9Rank1% Rostered86.5% Change-WK 17 Pts9.00WK 18 Pts0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
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WkOppResultsMade0-1920-2930-3940-4950+Pts
1TB
Loss, 3-19
-----15.00
2CIN
Win, 20-17
2----212.00
3@NYG
Win, 23-16
2-2-1-11.00
4WAS
Win, 25-10
1-2-1115.00
5@LA
Win, 22-10
1--21-10.00
6@PHI
Loss, 17-26
2--1--5.00
7DET
Win, 24-6
3-1---6.00
8CHI
Win, 49-29
7-----7.00
9Bye  ------0.00
10@GB
Loss, 28-31
4-----4.00
11@MIN
Win, 40-3
4-1--322.00
12NYG
Win, 28-20
4-----4.00
13IND
Win, 54-19
6-----6.00
14HOU
Win, 27-23
3--1-111.00
15@JAX
Loss, 34-40
4-1--112.00
16PHI
Win, 40-34
4-2-2-16.00
17@TEN
Win, 27-13
3--11-9.00
18@WAS
Loss, 6-26
------0.00
2022 Fantasy Stats
  PATFG MadeFantasy
WkOppMade0-1920-2930-3940-4950+Pts
1TB,
L 3-19
-----15.00
2CIN,
W 20-17
2----212.00
3@NYG,
W 23-16
2-2-1-11.00
4WAS,
W 25-10
1-2-1115.00
5@LA,
W 22-10
1--21-10.00
6@PHI,
L 17-26
2--1--5.00
7DET,
W 24-6
3-1---6.00
8CHI,
W 49-29
7-----7.00
9Bye------0.00
10@GB,
L 28-31
4-----4.00
11@MIN,
W 40-3
4-1--322.00
12NYG,
W 28-20
4-----4.00
13IND,
W 54-19
6-----6.00
14HOU,
W 27-23
3--1-111.00
15@JAX,
L 34-40
4-1--112.00
16PHI,
W 40-34
4-2-2-16.00
17@TEN,
W 27-13
3--11-9.00
18@WAS,
L 6-26
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News

  • Likely done in Dallas

    Cowboys team owner Jerry Jones said Wednesday that the team will be "starting over" at kicker, implying that Maher is unlikely to be retained heading into the 2023 season, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Maher is already headed for free agency with his contract set to expire at the start of the new league year, and Dallas apparently won't be looking to re-sign the 33-year-old. After bouncing around several organizations for much of his career, Maher appeared to find a home in Dallas in 2022. He was one of the NFL's top kickers during the regular season, converting 29 of his 32 field-goal attempts and totaling 137 points, tied for third in the NFL. However, his regular season performance was…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 1 at 12:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Big year marred by playoff gaffes

    Maher connected on 29 of 32 field-goal attempts, including nine of 11 from 50 yards or longer, and 50 of 53 extra-point attempts across 17 regular-season games in 2022.

    Analysis: His impressive performance during the regular season, which saw Maher finish tied for third in the NFL with 137 points, was the good news. The bad? His dreadful postseason numbers, as he missed five of six PATs in two playoff games. The kicker is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and the rough ending to his campaign could put his future with the Cowboys in doubt. With special-teams coach John Fassel expected to return to Dallas in 2023, however, Maher likely will get a chance to prove…read more

    Published: Tue, Jan 31 at 10:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Retaining role Sunday

    The Cowboys didn't elevate Tristan Vizcaino from the practice squad Saturday, meaning Maher will serve as the team's placekicker during Sunday's divisional-round game at San Francisco.

    Analysis: In the wake of Maher missing his first four extra-point attempts this past Monday at Tampa Bay, Dallas seemingly had a problem at kicker as it advanced in the postseason. While coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coordinator John Fassel expressed trust in Maher on Tuesday, owner Jerry Jones was less forthright, saying the team would "take a look" at the situation, per Jon Machota of The Athletic. The Cowboys ended up signing Vizcaino to the practice squad one day later, but ultimately Maher…read more

    Published: Sat, Jan 21 at 1:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another kicker in Dallas

    Maher, who is expected to be the Cowboys' placekicker for Sunday's divisional-round game in San Francisco, will be joined at the position after the team signed Tristan Vizcaino to the practice squad Wednesday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Despite making 50 of 53 point-after tries during the regular season, Maher raised some question marks regarding his job security during Monday's 31-14 wild-card win at Tampa Bay after missing his first four extra points. He proceeded to make his final PAT following Dallas' last touchdown, and head coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coordinator John Fassel both noted Tuesday that Maher should retain his duties in the second round of the playoffs, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. Team…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 18 at 1:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Retains job after four missed PATs

    Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and special teams coordinator John Fassel both noted after Monday's 31-14 win over the Buccaneers in the wild-card round that Maher will retain placekicking duties for Sunday's divisional-round game at San Francisco, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports. "We're going to forge ahead (with Maher)," McCarthy said Tuesday. "As of right now, that's the plan."

    Analysis: Meanwhile, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was less willing to provide an endorsement of Maher, saying he would "take a look" at their kicking situation after the 33-year-old missed point-after attempts on the Cowboys' first four touchdowns of Monday's game before converting his final extra-point try in the fourth quarter. As of Wednesday, the Cowboys have yet to bring in any other kickers for tryouts, so Maher looks like he'll get the chance to put Monday's nightmarish outing…read more

    Published: Wed, Jan 18 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Goose egg in season finale

    Maher didn't receive a field-goal attempt and missed his only extra point try in Sunday's loss to the Commanders.

    Analysis: It was a mind-bogglingly bad performance by the entire Dallas offense to close out the regular season, and Maher's first missed PAT since Week 13 on his only kick of the day was the cherry on top. The 33-year-old still set a new career high with 50 made PATs this season and tied his career high with 29 FGs, including a 9-for-11 showing from 50 yards or longer, and Maher may not be able to afford any mistakes in Monday's wild-card clash with the Buccaneers.

    Published: Mon, Jan 9 at 9:49am by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes all kicks

    Maher made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Week 17's 27-13 win over the Titans.

    Analysis: Maher converted field goals from 36 and 45 yards, helping him accumulate nine points. His total of 137 points on the season currently leads all kickers with one week remaining.

    Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 5:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Piles up points against Eagles

    Maher converted all four of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra points in Saturday's 40-34 win over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Both offenses had field days despite the fact that the Dallas and Philly defenses ranked among the best units in the league, and Maher once again cashed in every opportunity he was given. The 16 points tied his season high, and while the kicker doesn't always get many FG chances, he's booted at least three PATs in nine straight games.

    Published: Sun, Dec 25 at 6:20am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ten points in OT loss

    Maher connected on both his field-goal attempts and all four of his PATs in Sunday's overtime loss to the Jaguars.

    Analysis: He booted field goals on back-to-back Dallas possessions in the third quarter to give the team a 27-10 lead, but the Jags stormed back late and eventually came away with a 40-34 victory. Maher continues to see plenty of extra points, but his inconsistent FG volume has meant he's only reached double-digit points twice in the last nine games. His impressive leg strength -- he's 9-for-11 on FG attempts from 50 yards or more, including a 53-yarder on Sunday -- does give him extra fantasy value in…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 9:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in Sunday's win

    Maher converted both his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's win over the Texans.

    Analysis: It's just the second time in the Cowboys' last seven games Maher has seen multiple FG attempts, but the team's offense has provided him with plenty of PAT opportunities -- he hasn't kicked fewer than three extra points in a game during that stretch. He'll remain a high-floor fantasy option heading into a Week 15 trip to Jacksonville.

    Published: Mon, Dec 12 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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  • FG opportunities drying up

    Maher connected on six of seven extra point attempts in Sunday's 54-19 win over the Colts.

    Analysis: He had one PAT blacked and missed out on another when the Cowboys went for two while the outcome of the game was still in doubt. The Dallas offense may be too efficient right now for Maher to have much of a fantasy ceiling -- he's seen at least four extra-point attempts in five straight games, but has zero FG attempts in three of them and only one (which he missed) in one of the other two. That distribution of opportunities isn't likely to change much in Week 14 against the lowly Texans.

    Published: Tue, Dec 6 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Rare miss in Thanksgiving win

    Maher missed his only field-goal attempt but connected on all four of his extra points in Thursday's win over the Giants.

    Analysis: His 46-yard miss in the fourth quarter didn't affect the final result, but it was his first misfire on a FG attempt of less than 50 yards all season. Maher is 22-for-22 on PATs over the last five games, giving him a steady fantasy floor, but he's seen more than one FG attempt only once during that stretch as the efficiency of the Dallas offense has limited his ceiling.

    Published: Fri, Nov 25 at 9:38am by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy in Sunday's rout

    Maher connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and all four of his PATs in Sunday's 40-3 win over the Vikings.

    Analysis: With the Cowboys' offense slipping into overdrive, Maher had plenty of chances to rack up points, but his most impressive feat came at the end of the second quarter. He booted a 60-yard field goal just as the clock expired on the half, only for the kick to get undone by a late replay call from upstairs. After CeeDee Lamb's catch was upheld, Maher calmly stepped up and drilled the 60-yarder again. The 33-year-old hasn't missed a kick since Week 6 and hasn't missed a field goal under 50 yards all…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 21 at 10:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect on PATs in Lambeau

    Maher converted all four of his extra-point attempts but didn't see a field-goal attempt in Sunday's overtime loss to the Packers.

    Analysis: For the second straight game, Maher failed to even get a chance to kick a field goal as Dallas efficiently turned red-zone trips into touchdowns and was aggressive on fourth down at the edge of Maher's range. The 32-year-old kicker has gone 11-for-11 on PATs in those two games, so he hasn't been without value, but his fantasy ceiling will remain capped until the Cowboys' offense begins to stall out once in a while. Maher saw multiple FG attempts in all five games Cooper Rush started, going…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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  • Career-high seven PATs

    Maher connected on all seven of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 49-29 win over the Bears.

    Analysis: Despite not getting any field-goal attempts, Maher still wound up with solid production by virtue of sheer volume. The 32-year-old kicker's prior career high for PATs in a single game was five, set in Week 1 of the 2019 season, and with Dak Prescott back under center and the Cowboys' offense regaining its swagger, Maher figures to be plenty busy in the second half of the season.

    Published: Tue, Nov 1 at 6:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect against Detroit

    Maher connected on his only field-goal attempt and all three of his PATs in Sunday's win over the Lions.

    Analysis: It's the first time since Week 1 that Maher hasn't seen multiple FG attempts, and perhaps not coincidentally, that was also the last time Dak Prescott was under center. The three extra points were a season high though, and if a more efficient Cowboys offense trades some of the former for the latter, Maher should still see enough volume to have a steady fantasy floor.

    Published: Mon, Oct 24 at 8:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses FG in Sunday's loss

    Maher connected on both his extra points and one of two field-goal attempts during Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: The fourth-quarter miss from 59 yards out had the distance but drifted wide right, and it would have brought the Cowboys to within one score with a little over a minute left in the game. Maher has missed only three kicks -- two of 16 field goals and one of nine PATs -- through six games, and he could see a spike in opportunities in Week 7 against the Lions if Dak Prescott (thumb) is able to return to action.

    Published: Mon, Oct 17 at 8:18am by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in win over Rams

    Maher connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and his only PAT in a Week 5 win over the Rams.

    Analysis: He produced the only points in the second half on two FGs, as the Cowboys' defense dominated after intermission. Maher has connected on multiple field goals in each of Cooper Rush's four starts, and he could be busy again in Week 6 against the undefeated Eagles in an NFC East showdown.

    Published: Mon, Oct 10 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores season high

    Maher made all four of his field-goal attempts but missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 25-10 win over the Commanders.

    Analysis: Maher converted from 53, 45, 28 and 29 yards on his field goals, which, despite missing a PAT, helped him accumulate a season-high 13 points. Through four games, Maher now sports 35 points, ranking third among kickers league-wide.

    Published: Tue, Oct 4 at 4:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores double digits

    Maher made three of his four field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 23-16 win over the Giants.

    Analysis: Maher converted from 26, 28 and 44 yards on his three field goals, with his lone miss coming from 59 yards as the first half expired. He now sports 22 points through three games.

    Published: Tue, Sep 27 at 4:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Drills Week 2 game-winner

    Maher connected on both his extra-point attempts and both his field-goal attempts Sunday, including a 50-yarder as time expired in a 20-17 win over the Bengals.

    Analysis: The 32-year-old was good from 54 yards out just before halftime, giving him a dress rehearsal for his game-winning kick at the end of the fourth quarter. Maher is off to a solid start to the season in his third stint with the Cowboys and has yet to miss a kick through two games, although his volume could remain volatile with backup QB Cooper Rush under center and the team dealing with an all-around underperforming offense.

    Published: Mon, Sep 19 at 8:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially with active roster

    Maher signed a contract with the Cowboys on Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys opted to forgo his two weeks of practice-squad callup eligibility and instead signed the kicker to the active 53-man roster. The 32-year-old made his lone kick in a Week 1 shellacking at the hands of the Buccaneers.

    Published: Sat, Sep 17 at 10:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves back to practice squad

    Maher reverted to the Cowboys' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Analysis: Maher was limited to just one field-goal attempt after being elevated from Dallas' practice squad ahead of Sunday's loss to Tampa Bay. The 32-year-old will be available for two more such elevations before the team is forced to sign him to the active roster moving forward this season.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 3:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Little work in Week 1 loss

    Maher connected on a 51-yard field goal on his only attempt in Sunday's 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: The Cowboys' offense was brutal to begin the season, and the unit now faces the prospect of more poor outings to come with Dak Prescott (hand) sidelined for multiple weeks. In theory that could result in plenty of stalled drives and field-goal attempts for Maher, but if Week 1 is any indication, it's more likely to mean he hardly gets used at all. Fantasy GMs who landed on Maher in their drafts will likely want to check the waiver wire for alternatives.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 7:06am by Rotowire.com
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  • Moves up to active roster

    Maher was elevated to the Cowboys' active roster Saturday, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Expect the Cowboys to repeat this process for Maher over the next three weeks as the team manipulates the practice squad elevations. The veteran kicker easily won the job during training camp and should be an interesting fantasy option even with the Cowboys limited offensively without standout left tackle Tyron Smith (leg) and stud wide receiver Michael Gallup (knee).

    Published: Sat, Sep 10 at 10:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Stays on Dallas' practice squad

    Maher agreed to a deal Wednesday to join the Cowboys' practice squad and is expected to serve as Dallas' kicker in the team's Sept. 11 season opener against Tampa Bay, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Maher previously kicked for the Cowboys in 2018 and 2019 before replacing an injured Wil Lutz with New Orleans last season. He then joined the Cowboys in early August to provide competition, and within two weeks, Maher was the only kicker left on the roster. He may prove functional for fantasy, regardless of his roster status, as the Cowboys typically have played at a fast pace and moved the ball effectively when they've had quarterback Dak Prescott in the lineup. Granted, things may not be as…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 31 at 10:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Released but should be re-signed

    The Cowboys released Maher on Tuesday but likely will re-sign him before Week 1, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: The team signed Maher on Aug. 9 after Jonathan Garibay was waived. Dallas then cut Lirim Hajrullahu two weeks later, leaving Maher as the only kicker on the roster. He's one of the few kickers in NFL history with multiple conversions from over 60 yards, but he struggled with midrange kicks during his first stint in Dallas (2018-19).

    Published: Tue, Aug 30 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Lone kicker in Dallas

    Maher is left as the only kicker on the Cowboys' roster after the team waived Lirim Hajrullahu on Tuesday, Nick Eatman of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: The Cowboys have cycled through kickers this offseason, at various times rostering Chris Naggar, Jonathan Garibay, Hajrullahu and Maher after moving on from Greg Zuerlein. Maher is still not guaranteed to be Dallas' kicker Week 1, but he's coming off a 2021 campaign in which he made 16-of-18 field-goal attempts and 10-of-12 point-after tries in eight appearances with the Saints.

    Published: Tue, Aug 23 at 11:42am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by New Orleans

    Maher was waived by the Saints on Tuesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Maher appeared in eight games for New Orleans in 2021 and went 16-for-18 on field goals and 10-for-12 on PATs, but Wil Lutz (abdomen) is set to return after missing the entire campaign. Maher made only 67 percent of his field goals with the Cowboys in 2019, but he could receive some interest on the open market after performing well as an injury replacement for the Saints.

    Published: Tue, Feb 22 at 2:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Stabilizes placekicking for NOLA

    Maher converted 16 of 18 field-goal attempts and 10 of 12 PATs over eight games in 2021.

    Analysis: In a quest to replace Wil Lutz (abdomen), the Saints went through a pair of kickers before Maher arrived on the scene. While Maher fared much better than Aldrick Rosas or Cody Parkey, he probably didn't do enough to make New Orleans consider moving on from Lutz's admittedly expensive contract.

    Published: Mon, Jan 17 at 3:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Matches career high

    Maher made four of four field-goal attempts but missed his lone PAT during Sunday's 18-10 win over Carolina.

    Analysis: Maher has been one of the most active kickers in the league since Taysom Hill has taken over at QB. In four games with Hill as the starter, Maher has averaged three field-goal attempts per game with his only miss coming from beyond 50 yards. While he's now 7-for-9 on PATs through nine games, those blemishes can largely be overlooked given his otherwise perfect performance on short-to-mid range kicks. The Nebraska product will look to keep the good times rolling when New Orleans travels to…read more

    Published: Mon, Jan 3 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Makes only kick

    Maher made his only field-goal attempt in Monday night's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Maher converted from 38 yards on his lone kick of the evening, scoring all of New Orleans' points for the game. He'll hope to get more chances in Week 17 versus the Panthers.

    Published: Tue, Dec 28 at 6:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Accounts for every point

    Maher converted three of three field-goal attempts during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.

    Analysis: Neither team was able to get much going, but Maher was at least able to cap off three scoring drives from between 35 and 42 yards out. While fantasy owners have appreciated consecutive strong fantasy performances from the kicker, they should remember the three games before that when Maher totaled three field-goal attempts. He'll at least be a high-upside fantasy option when New Orleans matches up with Miami at home in Week 16.

    Published: Mon, Dec 20 at 5:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect versus Jets

    Maher made all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-9 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Maher converted from 23, 31 and 37 yards on his field goals, racking up his best point total with the Saints. Despite his impressive performance Sunday, his upcoming matchup versus the Bucs may present him fewer scoring opportunities.

    Published: Tue, Dec 14 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Bounces back after early miss

    Maher made one of his two field-goal attempts and both of his extra points during Thursday's 27-17 loss to the Cowboys.

    Analysis: Maher didn't start his night off great, as he missed a 56-yard field goal wide right during the Saints' second offensive drive of the game. However, the 32-year-old kicker was able to bounce back and connected on his remaining three kicks, including a 42-yarder that cut Dallas' lead to 13-10 in the second quarter. Since taking over in New Orleans, Maher has provided mediocre results, but his fantasy production remains severely impacted by the Saints' inability to move the ball without Alvin…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No opportunities on Thanksgiving

    Maher didn't attempt a field goal or PAT during Thursday's 31-6 loss to Buffalo.

    Analysis: New Orleans' Trevor Siemian-led offense had immense difficulty moving the ball against the Bills' elite defense. When the Saints were finally able to find the end zone, they went for two. As long as Alvin Kamara (knee) is sidelined and Siemian remains under center, Maher shouldn't be considered for fantasy purposes.

    Published: Thu, Nov 25 at 9:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses PAT in Saints debut

    Maher converted his lone field-goal attempt but went two-of-three on PATs during Sunday's 40-29 loss to the Eagles.

    Analysis: In making his Saints debut, Maher's missed extra point blemished a modest performance that included a field goal of just 28 yards. If Alvin Kamara (knee) remains sidelined in Week 12, it wouldn't be wise to see if a Trevor Siemian-led offense will present Maher with more opportunities against Buffalo's top-ranked defense.

    Published: Sun, Nov 21 at 5:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • New kicker in NOLA

    The Saints signed Maher off their practice squad Friday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: New Orleans waived Brian Johnson in a corresponding move, clearing the way for Maher to take over as the team's kicker beginning with Sunday's game in Philadelphia. It's the 31-year-old Maher's second stint on the roster in 2021, as he previously competed for the kicking job in the preseason before being waived in late August on an injury settlement. Over 29 career regular-season games -- all with Dallas -- Maher has converted at a subpar 74.2 percent clip on field-goal attempts, though he has…read more

    Published: Fri, Nov 19 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Joins Saints' practice squad

    The Saints signed Maher to their practice squad Tuesday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Maher has yet to kick in a game this season, though he spent time with New Orleans during the preseason prior to suffering an injury. He could become the team's new kicker as early as Sunday's matchup against the Eagles after Brian Johnson missed two extra-point attempts in Week 10 against the Titans.

    Published: Tue, Nov 16 at 12:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • To work out with Cowboys

    Maher will get a workout with the Cowboys soon, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.

    Analysis: Maher spent time with the Cowboys in 2018 and 2019. Most recently he spent training camp with the Saints, but he was waived with an injury settlement. Greg Zuerlein (COVID-19) is expected to miss Week 10 against the Falcons, sending the Cowboys looking for a replacement.

    Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 3:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tries out with Indy

    Maher (groin) had a workout with the Colts on Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Maher spent time with New Orleans in training camp before suffering the groin injury and being cut, and he's now attempting to secure a job with a new team. The 31-year-old last kicked in 2019 for the Cowboys, going 20-for-30 on field goals while making all 36 PATs.

    Published: Wed, Oct 13 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived with injury settlement

    Maher (groin) was waived from injured reserve by the Saints with an injury settlement Saturday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.

    Analysis: Maher was on IR, but with this move New Orleans is responsible to pay him until he's healed. The 31-year-old hasn't played in the NFL since 2019, and his future in the league is uncertain.

    Published: Sat, Aug 21 at 5:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Reverts to IR

    Maher (groin) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

    Analysis: Maher picked up a groin injury shortly after signing with New Orleans on Aug. 9, and he'll shift to injured reserve after being waived/injured Monday. The Saints will need to bring in another kicker to fill in for Wil Lutz, who is expected to be sidelined into October after undergoing core muscle surgery.

    Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 10:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Waived/injured by Saints

    Maher (groin) was waived/injured by the Saints on Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football

    Analysis: Maher was brought in to replace Wil Lutz (abdomen) until his expected return in October. However, he suffered a groin injury that has now resulted in him being let go. Should he go unclaimed on waivers, he will revert back to the team's injured reserve.

    Published: Mon, Aug 16 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Links up with Saints

    Maher is signing a contract with New Orleans on Monday, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Maher will fill in for Will Lutz (abdomen) for the time being, though the Saints will probably also bring in additional kicking help. Lutz is set for core muscle surgery that could carry an 8-to-12-week recovery timetable, in which case New Orleans would need a replacement for a handful of regular-season games. Maher appeared in 29 games with the Cowboys from 2018-19.

    Published: Mon, Aug 9 at 2:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut by Arizona

    Maher was waived by Arizona on Saturday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Analysis: Maher joined the team on a reserve/future contract in January and was expected to compete for the starting job after Zane Gonzalez hit free agency. However, that need for the team disappeared after it signed Matt Prater on Saturday, leaving Maher to look for a new team in free agency.

    Published: Sat, Mar 20 at 5:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Staying in Arizona

    Maher signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on Tuesday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Maher signed to the Cardinals' practice squad on Christmas Day and will now get an opportunity to stick with the team throughout the offseason. Veteran kicker Zane Gonzalez is slated to enter free agency this offseason, which could open the door to Maher in the future.

    Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 8:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs with practice squad

    The Cardinals signed Maher to the practice squad Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Zane Gonzalez (back) is out for the rest of the regular season, and Mike Nugent has taken his place as the Cardinals' starting kicker in the meantime. Nugent has been perfect, hitting all five field-goal attempts and all six extra-point tries, so Maher is merely an emergency kicker option as the Cardinals make their playoff push. The 31-year-old played 13 games for Dallas last year, connecting on 20 of 30 field-goal attempts and all 36 extra-point tries.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 6:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gets look in Tampa Bay

    Maher visited the Buccaneers on Tuesday, Albert Breer of TheMMQB.com reports.

    Analysis: Maher was cut from the Texans' practice squad Monday. He could immediately fit in with the Buccaneers, who currently have kicker Ryan Succop on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Maher has enough time to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols and kick for the Buccaneers in Sunday's game against the Falcons. He last played for the Cowboys in 2019, when he made 20 of 30 field-goal attempts (67 percent) and all 36 extra-point tries.

    Published: Tue, Dec 15 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Parts ways with Texans

    Maher was waived from the Texans' practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Maher has been with Houston's practice squad since mid-October, but his run in the organization came without a regular-season appearance. Ka'imi Fairbairn has been able to avoid missing any time thus far in 2020, keeping Maher from the field. The Nebraska product struggled during his second season with the Cowboys in 2019, converting just 20 of 30 field-goal tries.

    Published: Mon, Dec 14 at 3:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to Houston

    The Texans signed Maher to the practice squad Monday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Houston's starting kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn has been perfect over the last three weeks, drilling nine field goals and nine extra points without a miss. Maher will add depth in case things get derailed. Last season with the Cowboys, Maher connected on 20 of 30 field goals and hit all 36 extra-point attempts.

    Published: Mon, Oct 12 at 1:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Visits with Texans

    The Texans recently brought Maher in for a visit, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

    Analysis: Houston's current placekicker, Ka'imi Fairbairn, has missed just one kick in 2020 and is successful on 83.8 percent of his field-goal attempts during his career. It's unclear if Houston is looking to make a change. Maher has spent time with the Jets, Cowboys, the Browns and the Washington football team during his time in the NFL, and he's also put in time in the Canadian Football League.

    Published: Thu, Oct 8 at 4:02am by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut from practice squad

    Washington released Maher from the practice squad Wednesday, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.

    Analysis: Maher spent most of September on Washington's practice squad, but he'll now need to search for a reserve role with another club. He appeared in 29 games with the Cowboys from 2018 to 2019.

    Published: Wed, Sep 30 at 9:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Heads to practice squad

    Maher joined Washington's practice squad Thursday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Maher stands to provide Washington with emergency depth behind Dustin Hopkins. He appeared in 13 contests with the Cowboys last season, converting 20 of 30 field-goal tries.

    Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 2:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cut loose by Jets

    The Jets released Maher on Monday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

    Analysis: Sam Ficken is left as the lone kicker on the roster, while Maher will hope to catch on elsewhere at some point this season. The transaction frees up a roster spot for veteran wideout Donte Moncrief.

    Published: Mon, Aug 31 at 5:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Competing for job

    Maher is competing with Sam Ficken for the Jets' starting kicking job, Ethan Greenberg of the team's official site reports.

    Analysis: Maher was released by the Cowboys after missing 10 of his 30 field-goal attempts through 13 games last season. In joining the Jets, he's aiming to regain a starting job at the expense of Ficken, who struggled himself last term, missing 11 kicks in 15 appearances for New York.

    Published: Fri, Aug 21 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Signs futures contract with Jets

    Maher signed a reserve/futures contract with the Jets.

    Analysis: Maher struggled with the Cowboys this season, making just 20 of his 30 field-goal tries in 13 games before getting cut in favor of Kai Forbath. The former Cornhusker will get a shot at redemption with New York in 2020.

    Published: Tue, Dec 31 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Works out with Rams

    The Rams held a workout for Maher this week, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Greg Zuerlein, the team's long-time kicker, has been unable to practice this week due to a strained quadriceps. Listed as questionable for Saturday's game in San Francisco, he's slated to suit up, but ultimately his availability will be determined Friday, when he'll kick for the first time this week, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. If things don't go as planned, Maher appears to be the contingency plan following his recent tryout.

    Published: Thu, Dec 19 at 2:18pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Let go by Cowboys

    The Cowboys cut Maher on Monday, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Maher, who missed one of his two field-goal attempts Week 14, made 20 of his 30 tries overall this season, while adding 36 extra points (in as many tries) prior to being cut. He'll be replaced by Kai Forbath.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 10:31am by Rotowire.com
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  • Facing more competition

    The Cowboys are again hosting free agent kickers for workouts Monday, indicating that Maher's position with the team may not be secure, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Maher has missed a league-leading 10 field goals this season, prompting Dallas to bring in Kai Forbath, Tristan Vizcaino and Nick Rose for workouts. The team also worked out three kickers last week. Coming off a three-game losing streak, the Cowboys may opt to cut Maher in the hopes of landing a more reliable kicker.

    Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 8:32am by Rotowire.com
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  • May lose job after another miss

    Coach Jason Garrett suggested Maher could lose his job after another poor showing in Thursday's 31-24 loss to the Bears, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports. "We decided to give Brett an opportunity this week," Garrett said Friday. "It didn't work out. So we have to take a real close, hard look at that."

    Analysis: The Cowboys brought in three kickers at the beginning of the week but decided not to sign any of them. Maher then failed to connect on a field goal Thursday, pushing his league-high total to 10 misses for the season. Impressive leg strength may not be enough to save his job this time around, with the Cowboys presumably hoping to find someone more reliable.

    Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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  • Keeping kicking job

    Maher will remain the Cowboys' kicker for the team's upcoming game Thursday versus the Bears, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: After Maher missed two field goals in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bills to drop to a 67.8 percent FG rate for the season, Dallas brought three kickers in for workouts over the weekend. The team's brass apparently decided that sticking with Maher was the best option for another week, though he won't exactly have a favorable bounce-back spot as the Cowboys head outdoors to Soldier Field.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 8:25am by Rotowire.com
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  • Job on notice after rough outing

    The Cowboys are working out three kickers Sunday, an indication that Maher's standing on the 53-man roster could be on shaky ground, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: After missing seven field-goal attempts in the Cowboys' first 11 games, Maher might have hit a new low in Dallas' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bills. Though he knocked down his lone extra-point try, Maher had a 35-yard field-goal attempt blocked late in the second quarter and was a wide right on an attempt from 47 yards in the third quarter. Dallas will evaluate the auditioning kickers Sunday and could sign one of the trio, a development that would likely spell an end to Maher's time in the…read more

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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  • Keeps job despite struggles

    Maher will continue as the Cowboys' kicker, Clarence E. Hill Jr. of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

    Analysis: Even though coach Jason Garrett said the club would evaluate the kicker position after Thursday's loss to the Bills, Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the team would stand by Maher after he missed both of his field-goal tries in the loss. The 29-year-old has made just 19 of his 28 field-goal attempts on the year and has missed three in the last two games, both Dallas losses.

    Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 3:49pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Scores all Cowboys points in loss

    Maher connected on three of four field goals in Sunday's 13-9 loss to the Patriots.

    Analysis: Kicking in fairly miserable conditions on a rainy day in Foxboro, Maher missed from 46 yards out midway through the first quarter but bounced back to successfully convert his remaining chances. It was the first time all year the Cowboys failed to score a touchdown, so don't be surprised if Maher gets more PATs and fewer FGs in Week 13's home tilt against the Bills.

    Published: Mon, Nov 25 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Perfect in win over Lions

    Maher connected on both his field-goal attempts and all three of his PATs in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Lions.

    Analysis: The field goals were from 30 and 34 yards. It's only the fourth time all year Maher has booted multiple field goals, but his fantasy potential remains strong riding shotgun for a dynamic Cowboys offense -- he's gotten multiple FG attempts in six straight games and converted at least three PATs in eight of 10 contests.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:28am by Rotowire.com
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  • Crucial miss against Vikings

    Maher connected on one of two field-goal attempts and all three of his extra points in Sunday's loss to the Vikings.

    Analysis: The Cowboys' first drive of the night stalled at the Minnesota 39-yard line, and Maher ended up missing the ensuing 57-yard FG attempt -- setting up the Vikings for their first TD of the night after they exploited the excellent field position. The Dallas kicker did boot a 23-yarder in the fourth quarter, however. Maher has converted only 70 percent (14-for-20) of his field-goal opportunities this season, but four of the six misses have come from 50-plus yards, and he's a perfect 29-for-29 on…read more

    Published: Tue, Nov 12 at 12:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive in Monday's win

    Maher connected on three of four field-goal attempts while converting all four of his PATs in Monday's win over the Giants.

    Analysis: The miss was from 54 yards late in the first quarter, but Maher made up for it by drilling a 52-yarder right before halftime. The second-year kicker's 72.2 percent success rate on FGs (13-for-18) through eight games looks sketchy, but three of his five misses have come from 50 yards or more (4-for-7 in total from that range) and he's been successful on all 26 of his extra points.

    Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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