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TYLER BASS #2 - KICKER - BUFFALO BILLS
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90.5% PAT
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Rough night for kickers Bass converted just one of three-field goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries in Saturday's playoff win over the Ravens.
Impact This was one of the more brutal wind conditions the NFL has seen in a big game, and both kickers paid the price. Justin Tucker, arguably the greatest kicker in this generation, doinked two off the uprights and finished with the same 1-of-3 line as Bass. The rookie will get at least one more game to finish on a positive note in what's been a decent debut season, though weather could also be an issue with either Buffalo or Kansas City being the two possible venues for the AFC Championship Game.
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Perfect in wild-card win Bass made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Saturday's 27-24 wild-card win over the Colts.
Impact Bass converted from 46 and 54 yards on his respective field goals, helping Buffalo win its first playoff game in 25 years by three points. Heading into Saturday's AFC divisional-round meeting with the Ravens, Bass has gone four straight games without a miss.
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Racks up PATs Bass did not attempt a field goal but made all eight of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 56-26 win over the Dolphins.
Impact Bass was busy Sunday thanks to another highly efficient performance from his offense. With eight more points, Bass finished the regular season with 141 total, placing fourth among kickers league-wide despite being a rookie. The total is also a new Bills record for points in a season by any player.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stays true in dominant win Bass made his lone field-goal attempt -- a 22-yarder -- as well as all five of his extra-point tries in Monday's 38-9 win over the Patriots.
Impact Bass has been the recipient of extra opportunities lately as the Buffalo offense is clicking on all cylinders. He's also started to put together a nice stat line following a rocky start to his rookie season, as he now sits with a 28-for-34 (82 percent) mark on field-goal attempts and is 49-of-51 on extra-point tries. Bass is fourth in the league in scoring with 133 points.
DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes eight kicks Bass made both of his field-goal attempts as well as all six of his extra-point tries in Saturday's 48-19 win over the Broncos.
Impact Bass converted consecutive field goals from 27 yards to help bring his tally to double figures for the fifth time this season. Overall, the rookie now sports a hefty total of 125 points, placing him second in the category league-wide.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bills beat Broncos 48-19 for first AFC East crown since 1995
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DECEMBER 19, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Misses extra point Bass made both of his field-goal attempts but missed one of three extra-point tries in Sunday night's 26-15 win over the Steelers.
Impact Bass had missed just one PAT entering Sunday's contest but misfired with his first attempt from that distance on the night. In converting from 34 and 23 yards on his field goals, however, Bass still put together his fifth straight game with at least eight points. That stretch has brought him up to 113 points on the campaign, placing him fifth among kickers league-wide.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting on all cylinders Bass made both of his field-goal attempts (37 and 28 yards) and all four extra-point tries in Buffalo's win over the 49ers on Monday night.
Impact That makes three straight flawless games for the rookie out of Georgia Southern, who's proven to be a strong draft choice following some early season struggles. Bass has made every single attempt starting in Week 8 with the exception of a 61-yard try before halftime in Week 9. While the schedule and the weather are tough factors down the stretch, a strong-legged rookie hitting his stride in a hot offense makes for a good fantasy play, even considering the negative factors. Bass currently sits fourth in the league in scoring with 105 points following Week 13 action.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting on all cylinders Bass made both of his field-goal attempts (37 and 28 yards) and all four extra-point tries in Buffalo's win over the 49ers on Monday night.
Impact That makes three straight flawless games for the rookie out of Georgia Southern, who's proven to be a strong draft choice following some early season struggles. Bass has made every single attempt starting in Week 8 with the exception of a 61-yard try before halftime in Week 9. While the schedule and the weather are tough factors down the stretch, a strong-legged rookie hitting his stride in a hot offense makes for a good fantasy play, even considering the negative factors. Bass currently sits fourth in the league in scoring with 105 points following Week 13 action.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Another smooth day Bass put up nine points in Sunday's win over the Chargers, converting on 45- and 43-yard attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries.
Impact Bass has been excellent following some early season rookie hiccups. In Week 7, he made six field goals on eight attempts in a game where he did all the scoring for the Bills, and he's made every single attempt since that game with the exception of a 61-yard attempt before halftime in Week 9. Bass has become a fantasy factor now that he's found his footing in an offense that moves the ball well.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Three long-distance kicks Bass made all three of his field-goal tries in Sunday's loss to Arizona, from 54, 55 and 58 yards. He also made all three of his extra-point tries.
Impact Bass became only the second kicker in NFL history -- Justin Tucker being the other -- to make three 50-plus yarders in the first half of a game. The rookie has a big leg, and he has some decent job security after connecting on 22 of 28 field-goal attempts (78.6 percent) and 31 of 32 extra-point tries so far this season. Bass is also adept at getting touchbacks on kickoffs, as he's tied for third in the league with 40 of them so far.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • NFL.COM
Rings up 14 points Bass made three of four field-goal attempts and all five extra points in Sunday's 44-34 win over the Seahawks.
Impact Bass missed five field goals over eight games leading up to this outing, but Sunday's misfire shouldn't be held against the rookie. Coach Sean McDermott rolled Bass out for a 61-yard attempt in the winding seconds of the first half, and while he had enough leg on a windless day, he pushed it wide right. Bass has made 73 percent of field-goal tries this year, and he now has 74 points through nine games, tied with four other kickers for fifth in the league.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes game-winning FG Bass made his lone field-goal attempt and all three-extra point attempts during Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots.
Impact The 23-year-old was called upon for eight field-goal attempts last week (he made six), but his only attempt Sunday was the game-winner, as he converted from 28 yards to break a 21-21 tie with four minutes left in the fourth quarter. Bass has endured an up-and-down rookie campaign, going 13-for-18 on field-goal attempts and 21-for-22 on extra-point attempts through eight games. A matchup with the Seahawks next week should provide plenty of opportunities for points for the Buffalo offense.
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Record-setting day Bass made six of eight field-goal attempts in Buffalo's 18-10 win over the Jets on Sunday.
Impact The misses were not pretty and could have led to an embarrassing defeat for the Bills in what was a surprisingly close game most of the afternoon. But the rookie sixth-rounder pushed through and ended up making kicks of 53, 48, 46, 37, 29 and 40 yards. In the process, Bass tied the NFL record for field-goal attempts in a game and became the first rookie to have eight attempts in an outing.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 25, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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OCTOBER 25, 2020 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM
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OCTOBER 25, 2020 • NFL.COM
