NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
MATTHEW WRIGHT #49 - KICKER - KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
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Steelers Sign Kicker Matthew Wright The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to be preparing for Chris Boswell to miss more time.
Catches on with Steelers Pittsburgh signed Wright off Kansas City's practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Wright made his NFL debut with the Steelers in 2020, but he's since had stints with the Jaguars and Chiefs, the latter of whom he appeared with in two games earlier this season. Over 19 career NFL games, Wright has converted 28 of 32 field-goal attempts and 28 of 30 extra-point tries. The Steelers' decision to sign him suggests that he'll likely serve as the team's kicker Week 10 against the Saints while Chris Boswell continues to tend to a groin injury following Pittsburgh's bye week.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to practice squad Wright reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad.
Impact In Week 5's matchup against the Raiders, Wright made one of his two field goal attempts for 59 yards but missed his attempt from 41. The 26-year-old kicker also made all three of his extra point attempts. Wright will have one more attempt for activation while on the Chiefs' practice squad in 2022.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs leaning on culture, experience to eke out close wins
The Chiefs fought through more adversity to win another close game, and that is quickly becoming a common theme through the first month of the seasonOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Wright's Career Long 59-yard Field Goal cuts Raiders' Lead to 10 Headed into Halftime Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright's career long 59-yard field goal cuts the Las Vegas Raiders' lead to 10 headed into halftime.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • CHIEFS.COM
Matthew Wright's career long 59-yard FG cuts Raiders' lead to 10 headed into halftime Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright's career long 59-yard field goal cuts the Las Vegas Raiders' lead to 10 headed into halftime.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • NFL.COM
Up from practice squad The Chiefs have elevated Wright from their practice squad ahead of Monday night's game against the Raiders, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact With Harrison Butker out due to a left ankle injury, Wright is slated to handle the team's kicking duties for the second game in a row. In Kansas City's 41-31 win over the Buccaneers in Week 4, Wright made both of his field-goal attempts en route to recording 11 points.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raiders aim to dispel more Mahomes magic in MNF trip to KC
There was a play last Sunday night in Tampa Bay when Patrick Mahomes did a little pirouette and flicked a touchdown pass to Clyde Edwards-HelaireOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to practice squad Wright reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Impact Wright converted both of his field-goal attempts and all five of his PATs after being elevated to Kansas City's active roster in Week 4. The 26-year-old joined the Chiefs' practice squad last Tuesday to serve as the team's backup kicker behind Harrison Butker (ankle), who sat out for the third week in a row Sunday. Wright will now be eligible for two more game-day activations while on Kansas City's practice squad this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs do about-face after Colts letdown in blowout of Bucs
One week after Kansas City could do little right in a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs could seemingly do no wrong in a blowout win over the Tampa Bay...OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthew Wright's 44-yard FG try couldn't be more perfect Kansas City Chiefs kicker Matthew Wright's 44-yard field goal try couldn't be more perfect.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • NFL.COM
Who is the Chiefs' kicker? Matthew Wright replaces Matt Ammendola as Harrison Butker injury lingers The Chiefs are using their third different kicker of the season as Matthew Wright is set to kick for the team against the Buccaneers.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Who is the Chiefs' kicker? Matthew Wright replaces Matt Ammendola as Harrison Butker injury lingers The Chiefs are using their third different kicker of the season as Matthew Wright is set to kick for the team against the Buccaneers.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Set to kick Sunday Wright was elevated to the active roster Saturday and will kick for the Chiefs on Sunday with Harrison Butker (ankle) sidelined.
Impact Wright joined the Chiefs' practice squad earlier this week and won't waste any time jumping up to the active roster. The second-year kicker was relatively automatic last year with the Jaguars, missing just three of his 24 field goals, but all three of those misses came from 40-plus yards out. Conditions could be tricky with Sunday's game being played in Tampa Bay, as the state of Florida continues to deal with the damage from the most recent hurricane.
OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures practice squad deal Wright was signed to the Chiefs' practice squad Tuesday, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.
Impact Wright was added by Kansas City, as starting kicker Harrison Butker, who returned to practice Wednesday, is still working his way back from an ankle injury suffered in Week 1. The practice-squad kicker went 34-of-39 on total kicking attempts over 14 games with Jacksonville last season, so he will provide a reliable backup option if Butker sits out once again this Sunday against the Buccaneers.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs hopeful star kicker Harrison Butker can play vs Bucs
The Kansas City Chiefs are hopeful that Harrison Butker, their big-legged kicker whom they so sorely missed last week in Indianapolis, will be able to play when they face the Tampa...SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaguars Waive Kicker Matthew Wright The Jaguars have made a surprise move, waiving kicker Matthew Wright ahead of training camp.
MAY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Perfect on six kicks in finale Wright made all four field-goal attempts and both PATs during Sunday's 26-11 win over the Colts.
Impact Wright made field goals from 20, 22, 31 and 39 yards and finished the campaign by making his last 14 attempts. The 25-year-old served as Jacksonville's kicker for 14 games, and he went 21-for-24 on field goals and 13-for-15 on extra points. Wright remains under contract for 2022 and should be the favorite to kick next season, though the Jags may bring in some competition.
JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 18
NFL Today, Week 18JANUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes both kicks in blowout Wright made his lone field-goal attempt and his lone PAT during Sunday's 50-10 loss at New England.
Impact Jacksonville's offense managed only 11 first downs, so Wright once again had limited opportunities in the kicking game. He missed his first field goal of the season but is 16-for-18 on field goals over the past 10 games. Despite not missing a field goal since Week 10, Wright won't be on the fantasy radar for the final game of the regular season given the offense's struggles.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Perfect on three kicks Wright made all three field-goal attempts and did not attempt an extra-point during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Jets.
Impact Wright converted field goals from 21, 40 and 45 yards but never receive a PAT opportunity since Jacksonville attempted two-point conversions on all three touchdowns. The 25-year-old has now kicked three field goals in each of the past two games after not attempting any over the previous two contests. The inconsistent offense limits his fantasy value, but Wright has come on strong and is 16-for-19 on field-goal attempts and 10-for-12 on PATs this season.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes four kicks in loss Wright made all three field-goal attempts and his lone PAT during Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Texans.
Impact Wright hadn't attempted a field goal over the previous two games but was successful on three attempts from within 40 yards Sunday. The 25-year-old is 13-for-16 on field goals and 10-for-12 on PATs through 11 games this season.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No opportunities Week 14 Wright didn't attempt a kick during Sunday's 20-0 loss to the Titans.
Impact Wright delivered the opening kickoff but never took the field again Sunday, as Jacksonville's offense mustered only 192 yards and had four turnovers. The 25-year-old has one successful PAT and zero field-goal attempts over the past two games.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Converts only PAT Wright made his lone extra-point attempt and did not attempt a field goal during Sunday's 37-7 loss to the Rams.
Impact Wright received only a single opportunity to kick Sunday as Jacksonville's offense mustered only 3.6 yards per play. The 25-year-old simply doesn't see enough scoring opportunities to warrant fantasy consideration.
DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes both field goals Wright converted both field-goal attempts and did not attempt an extra-point during Sunday's 21-14 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Wright converted from 22 and 34 yards in the contest, and the Jaguars opted for a two-point conversion on their only touchdown of the afternoon. He continue to have limited fantasy upside in poor offense that has topped the 20-point mark only three times in 11 games.
NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
