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3 Matt Bryant, K
Height/Weight: 5-9/203 | Birthdate: 05/29/1975 | Birthplace: Orange, TX, USA | Team: Atlanta | College: Baylor | NFL Experience: 10 | Owned/Started%: 84/64 | Average Draft Position: 119.60
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1/8/2012

Matt Bryant, K, ATL Bryant never gets on the field

Matt Bryant

Bryant never gets on the field

News: Atlanta K Matt Bryant simply was not needed on Sunday in the NFC Wild Card game loss at New York against the Giants. The Falcons dropped the game and were eliminated from the playoffs 24-2 on Sunday. Bryant never came out onto the field for a field goal or extra point attempt. He finished with zero points in the game. Bryant's season is now officially over.
Analysis: Bryant did not have a single game like Sunday's Wild Card contest during the entire regular season as his worst effort saw him record at least two Fantasy points. Bryant went 27 of 29 on field goals during the regular season and did not miss a single extra point in 45 tries. He'll enter next year as an adequate Fantasy kicker for all formats as the Falcons are expected to be a high-scoring team next year.

1/1/2012

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant extra busy in Week 17

News: Atlanta K Matt Bryant booted one field goal and six extra points during the Falcons' 45-24 victory over Tampa Bay in Week 17. Bryant connected on a 20-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to cap the scoring.
Analysis: Bryant's six extra points established a season high as Atlanta scored six unanswered touchdowns in the first half. He missed only two field goals during the regular season and remains a solid Fantasy K option heading into the postseason.

12/27/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant has solid effort in loss

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant was spot-on during the Monday night loss in New Orleans in the Week 16 game. Bryant nailed a 34-yard field goal in the first quarter to put the Falcons up 3-0. Bryant then nailed a 51-yard field goal in the third quarter as he helped bring the Falcons back to 28-13 in a game the Saints would win. He finished out with a 30-yard FG in the fourth quarter. Bryant ended the game going 3 for 3 on field goals with an extra point for a total of 10 points scored.
Analysis: Bryant has finished the season strong for Atlanta and a lot of that has to do with how well the Falcons have been playing. The team is headed to the playoffs, but needs to keep winning in order to gain a higher playoff seeding. That means the team will look to keep scoring Week 17 against Tampa Bay. Bryant managed seven points against the Buccaneers Week 3 as he went 2 for 2 on field goals and managed just one extra point. The Falcons should put up more points Week 17, so Fantasy owners can consider Bryant a solid start in any Fantasy format.

12/16/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant has busy night

News: Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant got plenty of action in Week 15 as the Falcons beat the Jaguars, 41-14. Bryant connected on field goals from 33 and 31 yards. He also hit all five of his extra-point attempts, even though one was partially blocked, but somehow made it over the upright.
Analysis: Bryant was sick entering the contest, but managed to pull through and go perfect on the day. The Falcons face the Saints in Week 16, so that came could come down to the wire and Bryant's services will likely be needed. Fantasy owners should consider him a viable kicking option moving forward.

12/15/2011

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Matt Bryant

Bryant ready for Jags

News: Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant was active on Thursday night as the Falcons hosted the Jaguars. He was sick during the week leading into the game.
Analysis: Atlanta hopes Bryant is healthy enough to make a contribution if he's called on. Fantasy owners should start him with caution though as he's not an elite kicking option.

12/11/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant big on extra points

News: After scoring a combined 10 points in his previous two games, Falcons K Matt Bryant contributed seven Week 14 at Carolina. Four came on extra points. He also kicked a 30-yard field goal in the third quarter. He could have had a 46-yard field goal two drives later, but it was wide left.
Analysis: The seven-point effort is an improvement for Bryant, but it's still nothing like the 11- and 12-point games he was putting together earlier in the season. The Falcons have a consistent enough offense that he'll rarely ruin you in Fantasy, but he's not in double digits as often as some kickers. He's a serviceable option for Week 15 against the Jaguars.

12/4/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant again doesn't do much

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who had only six points Week 12 against the Vikings after scoring 11 in three of the team's previous four games, had only four Week 13 at Houston. He hit a 19-yard field goal in the second quarter and also had an extra point in the contest.
Analysis: The Falcons had been on a roll offensively, which is why Bryant had emerged as such a valuable Fantasy K, but they hit a wall against the Texans' high-powered defense. They should be able to get back on track Week 14 at Carolina, though, so keep Bryant active as a No. 1 Fantasy K.

11/27/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant gets only one field goal

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who had kicked three field goals in three of his previous four games, kicked only one against the Vikings in Week 12. It was a 37-yarder. He also kicked three extra points. The six points were his fewest since he had two against the Packers in Week 5.
Analysis: Bryant was one of the most prolific kickers in Fantasy last year and had begun to look like it again this year, scoring 11 points in three of his previous four games. One mediocre performance isn't enough for you to give up on him as a No. 1 Fantasy K. The Falcons visit the Texans in Week 13.

11/20/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant busy vs. Titans

News: Matt Bryant had another productive performance for the Falcons in Week 11 against the Titans. He made all three of his field goal attempts and converted two extra points in the 23-17 win. He connected from 19, 24 and 33 yards.
Analysis: Bryant has made 18 of 19 field goals so far this season while going a perfect 25 for 25 in PATs. He has recorded a double-digit performance on three of the last four games and should continue to produce for owners. Continue to roll with Bryant as a No. 1 Fantasy K for Week 12 against the Vikings.

11/13/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant's perfect season ends

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who had connected on 14 consecutive field goals to begin the season, finally missed one -- a 41-yarder -- just before the half Week 10 against the Saints. He still had a good performance overall, though, nailing three field goals -- a 36-yarder, a 29-yarder and a 27-yarder -- and two extra points. It was his third game with 10-plus points this season.
Analysis: Bryant was one of the top kickers in Fantasy last season, and he's getting back to that standard this season, rebounding from a sluggish start to average 8.3 points over his last six games. He's not a no-brainer in Fantasy, but he's certainly a serviceable option when the Falcons host the Titans in Week 11.

11/6/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant gets mostly extra points

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who kicked three field goals in the Falcons' win at Detroit in Week 7, had only one -- a 20-yarder -- at Indianapolis in Week 9. He did finish with seven points, though, thanks to four extra points.
Analysis: Bryant got off to a slow start this season, but he has now scored at least seven points in three straight games. As goes the Falcons offense, so goes Bryant, and the offense seems to be moving in the right direction with the resurgence of Michael Turner and the return of Julio Jones. Bryant remains a viable starter in Fantasy for Week 10 against the Saints.

10/23/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant kicks three field goals

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who had one field goal in his previous two games combined, kicked three Week 7 at Detroit -- a 23-yarder, a 40-yarder and a 47-yarder. He also kicked two extra points. The 11-point effort was just his second double-digit performance of the season.
Analysis: Bryant was an elite kicker in Fantasy last season but has struggled with the ups and downs of the Falcons offense this season. Sunday's performance was a step in the right direction. The Falcons are on bye in Week 8, so you have no reason to bother with Bryant right now, but he could be worth using again in the majority of Fantasy leagues for Week 9 at Indianapolis.

10/16/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant has bounce-back game

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who scored only two points against the Packers in Week 5, bounced back with seven against the Panthers in Week 6. He had a 24-yard field goal and four extra points.
Analysis: The Falcons have had an inconsistent offense this season, which has made Bryant an inconsistent kicker for Fantasy purposes. Only once this season has he scored more than seven points, and that was when he had 12 at Seattle in Week 4. Bryant was a top Fantasy kicker last year and has the potential to get back there, but until the Falcons show a little more consistency on offense, he's more of a No. 2 Fantasy option. The Falcons visit the Lions in Week 7.

10/10/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

No FGs for Bryant vs. Packers

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant did not attempt a field goal in Week 5 against the Packers. He converted two extra points in the 25-14 loss.
Analysis: Bryant has not attempted a field goal in two of the five games so far this season but has gone a perfect 11 for 11 in PATs. With a potent offense in Atlanta, he should see better games so continue to view the 36-year-old as a viable option in the majority of Fantasy leagues heading into Week 6 against the Panthers.

10/3/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant kicks it up a notch

News: Atlanta K Matt Bryant kicked three field goals, the second of which gave the Falcons a 20-point lead in the third, during the Falcons' 30-28 win over Seattle in Week 4 on Sunday. He also converted all three extra-point attempts to finish with double-digits in points for the first time this year.
Analysis: Bryant remained perfect as he nailed a season-high three field goals during the Falcons' narrow victory. The veteran kicker is now 7 for 7 this season as he remains a solid Fantasy option in Atlanta prolific offense. Consider him a top option in Week 5 against Green Bay.

9/26/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant remains perfect

News: Atlanta K Matt Bryant connected on both field-goal attempts and his lone extra point during the Falcons' 16-13 loss to Tampa Bay in Week 3 on Sunday. Bryant booted field goals of 26 and 33 yards and is now a perfect 4 for 4 in the early part of the season.
Analysis: A week after he did not register a field-goal attempt, Bryant was busy in the muddy field conditions in Tampa. Bryant has still only played one of his three games at home this season in the Georgia Dome so his pace could improve. Consider him a top option for Week 4 at Seattle.

9/19/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

No FGs for Bryant in Week 2

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant did not attempt a field goal in Week 2 against the Eagles but converted all five of his extra points in the 35-31 win.
Analysis: Bryant should see a ton of scoring opportunities kicking for a potent offense in Atlanta so consider him a viable option in all Fantasy leagues in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.

9/11/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant boots two FGs

News: In the Falcons Week 1 game at Chicago, PK Matt Bryant hit both field goal attempts from 25 and 48 yards out. He didn't attempt an extra point.
Analysis: Bryant might be just as limited next week against the Eagles. Don't be married to him as your Week 2 kicker.

7/30/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant stays with Falcons

News: Atlanta signed K Matt Bryant to a four-year contract Saturday, bringing the veteran back for his third season with the Falcons. The 10-year veteran made 28 of 31 field-goal attempts last season, including three game-winning kicks. He joined the Falcons late in the 2009 season after Jason Elam was released.
Analysis: Bryant has played for five teams over his NFL career, and Atlanta expressed interest in bringing back of the top kickers in 2010. The 36-year-old has nailed a season-long 51-yard field goal in back-to-back years and is a reliable Fantasy option. With most of his games indoors and the Falcons possessing a high-powered offense, Bryant should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy K in all 2011 drafts.

6/1/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Falcons want Bryant back

News: According to ESPN.com, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant is frustrated that the lockout is lingering. It’s understandable because Bryant, who had a great 2010 season, long ago should have had a new contract. He should know where he’s going to have his family settled when a big event comes in the fall. But, like a lot of other players out there, Bryant has no clue what’s going on. “I can do all the research in the world,’’ Bryant said. “What I say or do isn’t going to fix the problem. But I just want to understand why my childhood dream and the way I make my living is in such jeopardy.’’ Unless something happens very quickly, Bryant’s going to have to make a very difficult decision soon. He’s a free agent and, although the Falcons have said they’d like to re-sign him and his preference is to remain in Atlanta, no deal was reached before the lockout and there’s no guarantee one will be reached if and when it is lifted.
Analysis: Bryant was among one of the best kickers in the league in 2010 and as such he'll find himself as a hot commodity this offseason as a free agent if the Falcons let him leave. Bryant nailed 28 of 31 field goals (all but one were from 49 yards or less) and hit 44 extra points. Consider Bryant a reliable leg worth picking in the last round of your Fantasy draft, and he has the potential to be the No. 1 overall kicker in 2011 if he stays in Atlanta. The Falcons have a high-potent offense and play the most indoor games of any team.

1/16/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Extra effort for Bryant

News: Atlanta K Matt Bryant nailed three extra-points and didn't attempt a field goal in the Falcons' 48-21 loss to Green Bay in an NFC Divisional Playoff game on Saturday night. It was just the third time this season Bryant had not tried a field goal.
Analysis: Bryant has been a reliable option in the high-scoring Falcons' offense and converted at least three extra-points for the fifth time in his last six games. Bryant has finished with more than 115 points in three of the last four seasons but this year was his first such effort with Atlanta (131). He will again be one of the first kickers selected in 2011 Fantasy drafts, especially in the talented Falcons offense.

1/2/2011

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant his another FG from 40-plus

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant kicked one field goal and four extra points in Week 17 against the Panthers. Bryant hit a 47-yard field goal in the third quarter -- his ninth conversion this season from 40-plus yards.
Analysis: Bryant had another solid season in 2010. He kicked 28 of 31 field goals and nailed all 44 of his extra points. The Falcons ended up with the best record in the NFC and Bryant got plenty of scoring chances all season. We expect much the same from Bryant and the Falcons in 2011, so he will be a viable Fantasy kicker, worth drafting in the late rounds.

12/28/2010

Matt Bryant, K, ATL Not much from Bryant in Week 16

Matt Bryant

Not much from Bryant in Week 16

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant did not see many opportunities in Week 16 against the Saints. He did not attempt a field goal but converted two PATs, finishing with two points in the 17-14 loss.
Analysis: Bryant had his lowest-scoring performance of the year on Monday night as the Saints did a solid job of shutting down the Falcons potent offense. Fantasy owners have to be disappointed with his output, especially since he posted 10 points a week ago, but he should be able to bounce back next week against the Panthers. Atlanta dropped 31 points on Carolina when the division foes met earlier in the year so continue to view Bryant as a solid Fantasy option in all leagues for Week 17.

12/20/2010

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Perfect 10 for Bryant

News: Atlanta kicker Matt Bryant was spotless in Week 15, connecting on both field-goal attempts and four extra-point tries in the Falcons' 34-18 victory over Seattle on Sunday. Bryant, who connected on field goals of 27 and 25 yards, recorded double digits in Fantasy points for the fourth game this season.
Analysis: Bryant is seeing plenty of work in the Falcons' high-scoring offense. Sunday was the fourth consecutive game he has nailed four extra-point attempts. He has also attempted a field goal in every game but one this season as the Falcons improved to 12-2. Consider him a solid kicker in Atlanta's Week 16 showdown against New Orleans.

12/12/2010

Matt Bryant, K, ATL

Matt Bryant

Bryant again short on FGs

News: Falcons K Matt Bryant, who went without a field goal for the first time all season last week, had only one -- a 39-yarder -- Week 14 at Carolina. He did kick four extra points, though, giving him seven or more points in 11 of 13 games this season.
Analysis: Playing for the high-scoring Falcons, Bryant is about as consistent as Fantasy kickers come. He has multiple field goals in nine of 13 games this season, which is pretty much all it takes for him to matter in Fantasy. Extra points are just, well, extra. Keep Bryant active in all Fantasy leagues when the Falcons visit the Seahawks in Week 15.