MATT GAY NEWS

Misses first field goal of season Gay went 2-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points during Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Gay connected on both his field goals in the first half, including a 42-yarder to open the scoring on the Rams' opening drive. However, he missed a 46-yarder -- his first miss of the season -- on Los Angeles' first drive of the second half. The 27-year-old should remain a reliable option for fantasy managers, as the Rams' offense should provide plenty of scoring opportunities.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How Rams K Matt Gay physically & mentally prepares for every game ' My Gameday Ritual From the shoes he wears to his pregame warm-up, Los Angeles Rams K Matt Gay shares everything he does to get ready for gamedays.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Double figures versus Bucs Gay made both his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Gay converted from 48 and 26 yards on his field goals, maintaining his perfect record on the season. Through three games, he now sports 29 points total, having scored at least nine in every contest.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams' Stafford throws for 4 TDs, outduels Brady and Bucs

Matthew Stafford passed for 343 yards and four touchdowns as he outdueled Tom Brady and led the Los Angeles Rams to a 34-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect in Week 2 Gay made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Colts.

Impact Gay converted from 34 and 38 yards on his respective field goals, with the latter coming with just over two minutes remaining and ultimately being the difference Sunday. Through two games, Gay now sports an impressive 19 points on 11 makes and no misses overall.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Game Recap: Matt Gay's late field goal, Jalen Ramsey's late interception lifts Rams to 27-24 win over Colts  Kicker Matt Gay's 38-yard field goal with 2 minutes and 23 seconds left in the fourth quarter and cornerback Jalen Ramsey's interception eig...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Hits double figures Gay made both his field-goal attempts as well as all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 34-14 win over the Bears.

Impact Gay converted from 53 and 22 yards on his respective field goals, starting the season with a perfect kicking record. Given the Rams' explosive offense, Gay is seemingly in a great situation to rack up the points as long as he remains consistent. In Week 2, he'll face the Colts on the road.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams put punters Hekker, Bojorquez on COVID-19 list

The Los Angeles Rams put punters Johnny Hekker and Corey Bojorquez on the COVID-19 list Saturday, leaving them without a punter available for their second preseason game on Saturda...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

From the Podium: Sean McVay, Johnny Hekker and Matt Gay talk joint practice takeaways, special teams impressions What Rams head coach Sean McVay, punter Johnny Hekker and kicker Matt Gay had to say about Saturday's joint practice with the Cowboys and th...

AUGUST 10, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

From the Podium: Johnny Hekker and Matt Gay talk initial impressions of 2021 special teams Key quotes and notes from Rams punter Johnny Hekker and kicker Matt Gay's Thursday virtual media sessions.

JUNE 3, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

‘Kicker’s jacked, man’ | 10 Things with Matt Gay  Each week, I interview a different Rams player to find out about their lives on the field as well as off it. This week, kicker Matt Gay talk...

MAY 23, 2021 • THERAMS.COM

Bucs kicker in 1st Super Bowl vs. team that drafted him

Tampa Bay kicker Ryan Succop’s NFL career has taken several twists and turns since he came into the league as Mr. Irrelevant and the last man drafted in 2009

FEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong run with Rams Gay connected on 14 of 16 field-goal attempts and all 16 extra-point kicks through seven regular-season games with the Rams during the 2020 regular season.

Impact The second-year kicker was perfect over his final six games connecting on 13 field goals and 10 extra points, including the two postseason contests. Gay was a solid fantasy option to finish the season, and he projects to remain a reliable kicker in most settings to start the 2021 campaign.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams tab Morris to replace Staley as defensive coordinator

The Los Angeles Rams have hired Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator

JANUARY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staley's departure, free agent questions loom over LA Rams

The Los Angeles Rams’ surprisingly successful season hadn’t even been over for a full day before the task of building on it got exponentially tougher

JANUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Gay has brought joy (and points) to the Rams' kicking game Matt Gay, the third kicker employed by the Rams this season, has been the model of consistency. He made all six kick attempts in Rams' playo...

JANUARY 14, 2021 • LATIMES.COM

Heater continues against Seattle Gay connected on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point kicks during Saturday's 30-20 wild-card win over the Seahawks.

Impact Gay has been automatic over the past five games. He's hit 12 field goals and nine extra points without missing an attempt and projects to remain a solid fantasy option for Saturday's divisional-round game against Green Bay.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Brady, Bucs

Alex Smith is inactive with a calf injury

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perfect in win over Cards Gay hit all three of his field-goal attempts and lone extra-point kick during Sunday's 18-7 win over Arizona.

Impact Gay's now connected on all nine of his field-goal attempts and each of his six extra-point kicks over the past four games. He projects to remain a serviceable option against Seattle in the wild-card round. It's also worth noting that he's probably positioned himself to kick for the Rams again in 2021, which has proven to be a favorable fantasy setup under head coach Sean McVay.

JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits all three kicks in loss Gay connected on all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 20-9 loss to Seattle.

Impact The sophomore kicker has now hit all six of his field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point kicks over the past three weeks. Before setting Gay into fantasy lineups in Week 17, it will be important to check on Los Angeles' quarterback situation, as Jared Goff (thumb) underwent surgery Monday.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

Washington's loss to Carolina on Sunday ensures that a losing team will make the NFL playoffs for the first time since the Carolina Panthers in 2014

DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Matt Gay feeling settled in Kicker Matt Gay has been able to adjust seamlessly as he enters his fifth week with the Rams.

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • THERAMS.COM

LA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless Jets

The Los Angeles Rams are the laughingstocks of the NFL for really the first time since Sean McVay arrived in 2017

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits all four kicks in loss Gay connected on both his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point kicks during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Jets.

Impact The second-year kicker has been reliable for Los Angeles and fantasy managers through five games, and he's also set up for another solid performance in Week 16 against the Seahawks. Gay is worth considering in most settings.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Erase that 0!: Jets edge Rams 23-20, avoid winless season

The New York Jets avoided a winless season with a 23-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS