RODRIGO BLANKENSHIP NEWS

Source: Colts sign former Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro as competition for Rodrigo Blankenship Rodrigo Blankenship turned in a solid rookie season, but the Colts opted to add another leg to the mix.

MAY 13, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Bills host ex-AFC East rival Colts for 1st time in playoffs

The Buffalo Bills are hosting their first playoff game in 24 years in preparing to face their former AFC East rival Indianapolis Colts for the first time in the postseason on Satur...

JANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses two kicks Blankenship missed two of four field-goal attempts but made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Blankenship converted his short kicks, splitting the uprights from 22 and 24 yards, but misfired from 56 yards right before halftime and 49 yards on the Colts' first drive after. Despite those misses, Blankenship still finished the regular season with 139 points, ranking fifth league-wide among kickers as a rookie.

JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Converts four kicks Blankenship made his lone field-goal attempt and all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-24 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Blankenship made a 28-yard chip shot to start the third quarter, marking his only field-goal attempt of the day. The rookie has now made 30 of 33 field-goal tries this season, including 10 of 12 attempts from beyond 40 yards. Even if the Colts fall short of the playoffs, finding their kicker of the future is a bright spot this season.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run

Each week the Indianapolis Colts follow a different script

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drills 53-yarder Blankenship connected on both field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Texans.

Impact Blankenship nailed a 35-yarder on the first drive of the second quarter, and he drilled a 53-yarder on the next drive, marking a career long with his first made field goal from beyond 50 yards. The rookie is in the race for the most points in the league, as his 125 points is tied for second, just eight points shy of Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo.

DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Converts on eight kicks Blankenship made three field-goal attempts and five extra-point tries in Sunday's 44-27 win over the Raiders.

Impact The Colts torched the Raiders on the ground and through the air, allowing Blankenship to put up 14 points. All of his field goals came from within 40 yards, but it was a significant feat nonetheless. The rookie now ranks fourth in the league with 116 points through 13 games.

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former Georgia star 'Hot Rod' tops Pro Bowl voting among AFC kickers Former Georgia Bulldogs star kicker Rodrigo Blankenship leads AFC kickers in Pro Bowl voting. ‘Hot Rod’ went undrafted, but has been a stand...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Drills four kicks Blankenship made a 42-yard field goal and all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

Impact The Colts' offense was effective against a depleted Texans defense, leaving minimal opportunities for Blankenship. He was perfect once again, marking the fourth time in five games the rookie didn't miss a kick. However, Blankenship tried more than one field goal in just two of those games. He's been tough to depend on lately, but he's intriguing again in Week 14 against the Raiders, which allowed 28 points to the Jets in Week 13.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts punter schedules surgery to remove cancerous tumor

Indianapolis Colts punter Rigoberto Sanchez says he will have surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous tumor

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minimal usage in blowout loss Blankenship didn't attempt a field goal but made both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 45-26 loss to the Titans.

Impact The Colts scored touchdowns on each of their first two drives, and Blankenship followed up each score with an extra point. By the time the Colts found the end zone again, they were down by 18 and in need of two-point conversions. It was an unlucky game script for Blankenship's fantasy managers. He's still a must-start option with the next three games in dome settings.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Let’s laugh at the three teams who drafted kickers not named Rodrigo Blankenship There were actually three teams who passed on drafting Colts rookie stud Rodrigo Blankenship in favor of other kickers. As tough of a decisi...

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

The Pat McAfee Show: Rodrigo Blankenship's Story On today’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show, former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee breaks down some of the biggest storylines heading in...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • FANDUEL.COM

Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship gets big props from Pat McAfee Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship visited "The Pat McAfee Show" Monday after burying the game-winning field goal against Green B...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Nails game-winning kick Blankenship made four of five field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win against the Packers.

Impact Three field goals in the second half helped the Colts overcome an 11-point halftime deficit and force overtime, and the rookie kicker connected on his fourth of the day from 39 yards in the extra frame to secure the team's seventh win of the year. The rookie kicker is now tied with Daniel Carlson for the league high in points (94), and he won't kick in an outdoor setting until Week 16.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts rookie Rodrigo Blankenship earns redemption with winning kick in overtime Blankenship had bounced a 50-yard off the crossbar earlier in the game but made a 39-yarder in overtime to beat the Packers

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Rodrigo Blankenship hits game winning FG for Colts It has been quite the rookie NFL season for former Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship. After being passed on in the 2020 NFL Draft, Blankens...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Rodrigo Blankenship drills 39-yard FG to give Colts walk-off win Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship drills a 39-yard field goal to give the Indianapolis Colts a walk-off win in week 11 against the Green Bay Packer...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • NFL.COM

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Drills both kicks Sunday Blankenship made a 43-yard field goal and his lone extra-point in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Blankenship led the league in points through the first six games, but he took a sharp turn following the Week 7 bye, making just one field goal and four extra points -- he missed two attempts last week -- over the past two contests. The Colts' offense continues to be mediocre, but it should provide more opportunities for Blankenship in Week 10, as the Titans have allowed an average of 25.1 points per game this year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leonard's return adds 'juice' to Colts improved defense

Pro Bowl linebacker Darius Leonard couldn't wait to get back on the field

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses two PATs Blankenship converted three of five extra-point attempts during Sunday's 41-21 win over the Lions.

Impact The 23-year-old struggled mightily coming out of the bye week, as he pushed two PATs wide right. Blankenship didn't attempt any field goals, but he still could have had a six-point day if he converts the PATs, as the Colts opted for a two-point conversion after his first miss. Blankenship is 16-for-18 on field-goal attempts and 18-for-20 on extra-point attempts this season, and Sunday's performance could put him on thin ice if he struggles again next week versus the Ravens.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts: You’ve got to see this Rodrigo Blankenship Halloween costume If you've got glasses, you too can dress up like the Georgia Bulldogs version of Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship! Colts kicker Rodrigo Blan...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship approaching rookie NFL history Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship is approaching rarefied air for a rookie in 2020. We thought, entering training camp, that Rodrigo Blankens...

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM