DECEMBER 23, 2021 • DETROITLIONS.COM
RILEY PATTERSON #41 - KICKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
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THE DAILY DRIVE: Lions K Riley Patterson named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Dan Campbell: Detroit Lions offense won't be 'hindered' with Tim Boyle at QB (Subscription Required)
Detroit Lions K Riley Patterson named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week Riley Patterson made 3 FGs and 3 PATs vs. the Cardinals, the first Detroit Lions rookie kicker to score 12 points in a game since Jason Hans...
DECEMBER 22, 2021 • FREEP.COM
Big day against Arizona Patterson converted three of three field-goal attempts and three of three PATs during Sunday's 30-12 win over the Cardinals.
Impact A wounded Lions team found an unbelievable amount of success against a Cardinals team that entered the week fourth in scoring defense. Patterson was a direct beneficiary and he did well to convert two kicks from 45 yards out and beyond. However, with Jared Goff (COVID-19) uncertain to play in Week 16 against Atlanta, Detroit may be hard pressed to build on this performance.
DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One FGA against Denver Patterson converted his only field goal attempt and PAT during Sunday's loss to the Broncos.
Impact With none of D'Andre Swift (shoulder), T.J. Hockenson (hand) or Jamaal Williams (COVID-19) available, the Lions offense had immense trouble moving the ball and Patterson subsequently had minimal opportunities to produce. However, no fantasy managers should have been starting Patterson anyway. That should remain the case in Week 15 against Arizona even if Detroit gets closer to full health.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will kick Sunday Patterson (illness) will play Sunday against the Broncos.
Impact Patterson made all three of his field-goal attempts in Week 13 against the Vikings. He'll look to stay perfect Sunday against the Broncos.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Three field goals in victory Patterson made three of three field-goal attempts and two of two PATs during Sunday's 29-27 win over the Vikings.
Impact Detroit found a surprisingly amount of success against a decent Vikings defense en route to the team's first win of the season. Patterson was one of the biggest beneficiaries, and he did well to convert on each of his kicks, the longest of which came from 49 yards out. While Patterson is now locked in as the top kicker in Detroit with Austin Seibert (hip) on injured reserve, it will remain a challenge to bet on the Detroit offense down the stretch. Despite the recent success, Patterson will be a risky fantasy option in Week 14 against Denver.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two in debut Patterson did not attempt a field goal but made both his extra-point tries in Week 12's 16-14 loss to the Bears.
Impact Patterson did all that was required of him in his NFL debut. The rookie will hope for more scoring opportunities while maintaining his accuracy in Week 13 versus the Vikings.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
May kick Thursday Patterson will likely be the Lions' kicker Thursday against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Impact Patterson was signed off the Patriots' practice squad on Nov. 16, but he was inactive for the Lions' loss to the Browns in Week 11. Despite Aldrick Rosas hitting his only field goal attempt in that game, he was reverted to the practice squad and will stay there for now. This means it'll likely be Patterson getting the nod this week, who is already on the active roster. This would be the Memphis products NFL debut.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Sunday Patterson (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Sunday at Cleveland.
Impact The Lions placed Austin Seibert (hip) on injured reserve prior to Week 10, when Ryan Santoso ended up handling placekicking duties for last Sunday's tie at Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, Detroit signed Patterson off the practice squad to compete with Santoso, but the latter will be the team's kicker yet again Week 11.
NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signed by Detroit The Lions signed Patterson to their active roster off the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday.
Impact With Austin Seibert (hip) on injured reserve, Ryan Santoso was promoted from the practice squad for Week 10, but he missed a PAT that would've likely ended the game in regulation, and he missed a potential game-winning 48-yard field goal in overtime. Santoso was released by the Lions on Tuesday, making room for Patterson to join the active roster. Patterson will likely operate as the primary place kicker in Week 11.
NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Signed to Patriots practice squad Patterson was added to the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday.
Impact The kicker was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Vikings on May 5, but he was released Aug. 25. Patterson has little chance of being added to the active roster unless starter Nick Folk gets hurt or is inactive at any point.
OCTOBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from PUP list Patterson (undisclosed) was activated from the PUP list Thursday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Patterson missed most of spring drills with an undisclosed condition, but he recently passed a physical. He'll battle Greg Joseph for the starting job in Minnesota.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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