FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
BRETT MAHER
23 FGA •
17 FGM •
86.7% PAT
23 FGA
17 FGM
86.7% PAT
New Orleans Saints waive kicker Brett Maher Maher provided stability following injury to veteran Wil Lutz
Stabilizes placekicking for NOLA Maher converted 16 of 18 field-goal attempts and 10 of 12 PATs over eight games in 2021.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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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.
Impact 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 Atlanta in Week 18.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan, Saints' defense secure 18-10 win over Panthers
Alvin Kamara turned a short pass into New Orleans’ first touchdown in more than 11 quarters, Brett Maher kicked four field goals, and the Saints beat the reeling Carolina Panthers...JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes only kick Maher made his only field-goal attempt in Monday night's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight
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DECEMBER 24, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Brett Maher on his road back to the NFL from injury ' Saints Practice 12-23-21 New Orleans Saints kicker Brett Maher speaks following practice on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
Accounts for every point Maher converted three of three field-goal attempts during Sunday's 9-0 win over Tampa Bay.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints frustrate Brady again, beat SB champ Buccaneers 9-0
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Brett Maher hits 42-yard FG to give Saints two-possession lead New Orleans Saints kicker Brett Maher hits a 42-yard FG to give the Saints a two-possession lead.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NFL.COM
Brett Maher hits 42-yard FG to go up two scores ' Saints-Bucs Highlights New Orleans Saints kicker Brett Maher hits a 42-yard FG to give the Saints a two-possession lead against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday...
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
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.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints end 5-game skid with 30-9 victory over skidding Jets
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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.
Impact 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 Kamara (knee).
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defense lifts Dallas to 27-17 victory over sinking Saints
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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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Hurts runs for 3 scores, Eagles beat Saints 40-29
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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.
Impact 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 63- and 62-yard makes on his resume.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Waived with injury settlement Maher (groin) was waived from injured reserve by the Saints with an injury settlement Saturday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reverts to IR Maher (groin) reverted to the Saints' injured reserve Tuesday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
