Questions about future surround Patriots after blowout loss
The Patriots trudge into the final week of the regular season with nothing left to play for but pride following a 38-9 loss to the BillsDECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NICK FOLK #6 - KICKER - TENNESSEE TITANS
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Hits 45-yard FG Folk made his only field-goal attempt (from 45 yards) and missed an extra point in Monday night's 38-9 loss to the Bills.
Impact Through 15 games, Folk has made 26 of his 28 field goal attempts, while hitting 26 of 29 extra-point tries, for a total of 104 points. He's a hit-or-miss fantasy option heading into Week 17, given the inconsistencies of New England's offense.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since '99 with 38-9 win
Josh Allen had four touchdown passes and the Buffalo Bills became the first AFC East foe to sweep the season series with the New England Patriots in two decades with a 38-9 victoryDECEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets nod for MNF Folk (back) is listed as active heading into Monday's night game against the Bills.
Impact Folk was labeled as questionable entering the day, but a Week 16 activation keeps the 36-year-old without a missed game on the 2020 campaign. He's been reliable in his second season kicking for the Patriots, knocking down 25 of 27 field-goal tries. A 92.6 percent conversion rate this season represents a substantial improvement from Folk's career 81.4 percent mark.
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Monday Folk (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Impact Folk has been tending to a back injury since early November, but he's still suited up for each of the Patriots' last seven contests, making all 14 field-goal attempts and 15 of 16 point-after tries. In New England's other matchup with Buffalo this season, he struck true on both FGAs and his sole extra-point try.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited at Thursday's practice Folk (back) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Folk had been dealing with the back injury since early November, but he has yet to miss a game as a result. It makes sense to expect him to be good to go for Monday's contest against Buffalo, but his practice status over the next two days should provide more light on his status for that matchup.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Why Nick Folk Is One Of Patriots' Unlikeliest 2020 Success Stories - NESN.com Less than two years removed from kicking in the AAF, New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk is enjoying a career year at age 36.
DECEMBER 24, 2020 • NESN.COM
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Lone scorer in divisional loss Folk connected on all four field-goal attempts in Sunday's 22-12 loss to the Dolphins.
Impact Folk made two field goals from 45 yards out, and he added kicks from 42 and 35 yards as well. The veteran kicker was the Patriots' only scorer Sunday. He continues to be extremely dependable; he's converted 25 of 27 field goals (93 percent), including 12 kicks from beyond 40 yards. He'll look to keep it rolling in Week 16 against the Bills.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win
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Ready to rock Folk (back) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Impact Folk had been listed as questionable for the past six games but suited up in each contest, so this week will be no different. The veteran was perfect last week against the Rams, connecting on his his lone field-goal attempt.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Folk (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.
Impact Folk has entered the past six games with a questionable tag, and he's suited up in each contest. He has been limited in practice during that stretch, but there's no real risk that the veteran kicker won't play this week. Since this injury surfaced, Folk has connected on all 10 field-goal attempts, including two kicks from beyond 50 yards.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Still limited in practice Folk (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Folk managed to play through his back injury during last Thursday's loss to the Rams, in which he converted his lone field-goal try, so there's not yet any real reason to worry about his availability. The veteran hasn't missed a field goal since Week 2.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jets cut kicker Castillo after 3 missed FGs at Seattle
The New York Jets released kicker Sergio Castillo after he missed three of his four field-goal attempts at Seattle last SundayDECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With playoffs unlikely, fading Patriots have questions at QB
The New England Patriots' chances of making the playoffs already weren't that strong before they were trounced 24-3 by the Los Angeles RamsDECEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Converts only attempt Folk made his lone field-goal try during Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Rams.
Impact Folk's 29-yard field goal, which came late in the second quarter, accounted for all of the Patriots' points on offense. The veteran hasn't missed a field-goal attempt since Week 2, but he also now has just six total points across his last two games. He'll look to bounce back against the Dolphins in Week 15.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
All clear Thursday Folk (back) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Rams.
Impact Folk has drawn the questionable tag the past five games, but he's yet to miss any action. The veteran has connected on 20 of 22 field goal attempts this season, making 26 of his 28 extra-point attempts. It will be a tough test for the Patriots' offense Thursday, as the Rams defense sits fifth in the league, giving up just 20.3 PPG this season.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Folk (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams.
Impact Folk has carried the questionable tag into each of the last five games now, as he was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. Last week Folk connected on his only field goal attempt and all six of his extra-point tries in the 45-0 win over the Chargers. The veteran should be ready for Thursday's game, as the offense faces a stiff test against a Rams defense that sits fifth in the league, giving up just 20.3 ppg this season.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets in limited practice Folk (back) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice report.
Impact Folk has been a regular on the Patriots' injury reports since early November with the back issue, but it has yet to prevent him from kicking in a game this season. Even if Folk ends up being listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Rams, he's more likely than not to gain clearance ahead of the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Back on injury report Folk (back) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.
Impact This has been typical for Folk of late. The lingering back injury hasn't forced him to miss any time, and it hasn't affected his performance at all. Since the injury surfaced, Folk has made all nine field-goal attempts, including two from beyond 50 yards, and 15 of 16 extra-point tries.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks home seven kicks Folk made a 32-yard field goal and all six extra-point tries in Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers.
Impact The Patriots dominated the Chargers all game, affording Folk a season high for kick attempts. The veteran kicker continues his hot streak, as he has made all 15 field-goal attempts and 16 of 17 extra-point tries since the Week 5 bye. He seems to have a lingering back issue, but it's clearly not affecting his performance. Folk draws another indoor matchup against the Rams on Thursday.
DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to kick Sunday Folk (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Impact The veteran has received the questionable tag for each of the past four games, and he'll continue to play through the back issue. Folk is 19-for-21 on field-goal attempts and 20-for-22 on PATs through 11 games.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable again Folk (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
Impact Folk carried a questionable tag into each of the last four games. He was active in each contest, connecting on all eight field-goal attempts and nine of 10 extra-point tries. Folk should be ready for Sunday's game and is a solid fantasy option against the Chargers' underwhelming defense.
DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
