Wil Lutz Injury News & Updates

Lutz converted all five of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra point in the Broncos' 22-19 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.

The Broncos were only able to score one touchdown, but Lutz was able to pick up the offense in the scoring area, making field goals from 29, 24, 38, 54 and 35 yards out, including the game-winner as time expired in the fourth quarter. Lutz has struggled at times this season, but he accounted for 16 of the Broncos' 22 points in this one. The veteran kicker has now made 17 of 20 field-goal attempts and all 24 of his extra-point tries through 11 games in 2025.

Lutz went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT in Thursday night's 10-7 win over the Raiders.

Lutz missed a 59-yard field-goal try short in the third quarter before later connecting from 32 yards with five seconds left in the period. The kicker has made at least one field goal in six consecutive contests, and he's now gone 12-for-15 on field-goal attempts, including 2-for-4 from 50-plus yards, over 10 games this year.

Lutz (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's walkthrough practice and does not carry an injury designation for Thursday's matchup against the Raiders.

Lutz popped up on the injury report Tuesday while missing practice due to an illness, but he's now been cleared to handle his usual starting duties at placekicker as Thursday's matchup against the Raiders approaches. Across nine regular-season appearances so far, Lutz has converted 11 of 13 field-goal attempts and all 22 of his extra-point tries.

Lutz did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough due to illness.

Lutz was added to the injury report Tuesday after not being listed Monday. It's unclear if he is in danger of missing Thursday's game against the Raiders, though his participation Wednesday should provide a clearer picture of his status.

Lutz went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made his only PAT in Sunday's 18-15 win over the Texans.

Lutz had a 51-yard field-goal try blocked in the first quarter, but he was able to get his revenge later, delivering the Broncos a victory with a 34-yard field goal as time expired in regulation. The kicker has now gone 11-for-13 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-4 from 50-plus yards, while making all 22 of his extra-point attempts over nine games this season.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt and all five of his extra-point tries during the Broncos' 44-24 win over the Cowboys on Sunday.

Most of Lutz's points came on PATs as the Broncos' offense ran into little resistance against the Cowboys' defense, though he did connect on a 42-yard field goal in the third quarter. Lutz has not missed a kick in six straight games and has gone 10-for-11 on field-goal attempts and 21-for-21 on point-after tries through eight regular-season games.

Lutz made both of his extra-point attempts and his lone field-goal try during the Broncos' 33-32 win over the Giants on Sunday.

The Broncos' offense struggled for most of Sunday's game but came alive in the fourth quarter with 33 points. Quarterback Bo Nix led a four-play drive late in the fourth quarter to set up Lutz for a 39-yard field goal, which the latter hit right through the middle of the uprights to improve Denver's record to 5-2. Lutz has not missed a kick in six of the first seven games of the regular season and is 9-for-10 on field-goal attempts and 16-for-16 on extra-point tries.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point try during the Broncos' 13-11 win over the Jets on Sunday.

Lutz put the Broncos on the board with a 57-yard field goal in the first quarter, and he connected on a 27-yard chip shot late in the fourth quarter to put Denver up for good. Lutz has not missed a kick since Week 2 against the Colts and is now 7-for-8 on field-goal attempts and 14-for-14 on extra-point tries through the first six games of the regular season.

Lutz connected on both field-goal tries and his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles.

The kicker nailed a 55-yarder to open the scoring in the first quarter, and he added a 36-yarder to solidify the Denver lead late in the fourth. Lutz, who hit 88 percent of his field goals in 2023 and 91 percent last year, is off to a good start again in 2025, missing just one kick, a field goal, going six-for-seven on field-goal tries and 13-for-13 on extra-point attempts so far. If Denver's offense improves, his accuracy should become a real asset in fantasy football.

Lutz did not attempt a field goal while going 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Monday's 28-3 win over the Bengals.

Lutz had a relatively quiet night on Monday Night Football, failing to attempt a field goal for the first time this season. Through four games, the kicker has gone 4-for-5 on field-goal tries and made all 12 of his PATs. Lutz will look to be more involved in the team's Week 5 matchup with the Eagles.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made two PATs in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Chargers.

Lutz connected on a 42-yard field goal in the third quarter before making a 26-yarder in the fourth quarter. The kicker has now made multiple fields goals in two of the team's three contests this season. Lutz has gone 4-for-5 on field-goal tries and 8-for-8 on extra-point attempts this year.

Lutz missed his lone field-goal attempt but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-28 loss to the Colts.

Lutz only field-goal attempt was a 42-yard try late in the fourth quarter that would have given the Broncos a five-point lead over the Colts. Instead, the veteran missed the kick, hitting the right upright in the process. The Colts would then go on to make a field goal of their own to win the game in walk-off fashion. With Denver's offense operating at a high level and finding the end zone on multiple occasions Sunday, Lutz was not relied upon as much as usual. The 31-year-old will look to get back on track when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 3.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his extra-point tries in Denvers' 20-12 win over the Titans on Sunday.

Lutz's 39-yard field goal tied the game 3-3 in the first quarter, and his 33-yard make gave the Broncos a 13-12 lead in the third quarter. Lutz is in his third season with Denver. He made 31 of 34 field goals and all 46 of his extra points last season.

Lutz made all three of his field-goal tries while converting his lone extra-point attempt in Saturday's 28-19 win over the Saints.

Lutz connected on field goals from 25, 29 and 32 yards out Saturday in the Broncos preseason finale against New Orleans. The veteran kicker enters his third season with the Broncos in 2025 and will look to build upon his excellent 91 percent field-goal percentage from last season, the second-highest mark of his career. The season is a contract year for the 31-year-old, as he is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2026. With the Broncos projected to take another step forward on offense in quarterback Bo Nix's second season, Lutz could see even more opportunities in scoring range during the 2025 campaign.

Lutz finished the 2023 regular season with 31 total field goals made on 34 attempts while connecting on all 49 of his extra-point tries.

Lutz had his best statistical season in Denver in 2024. The veteran kicker finished the season with a 91 percent field goal percentage, the second-highest mark of his career. Lutz remains under contract in 2025 before becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2026. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, the 30-year-old will look to build off the momentum of a stellar 2024 campaign as a key contributor to Denver's success.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt, from 33 yards, and all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-0 win over the Chiefs.

The veteran capped off a regular season in which he hit all 46 extra-point attempts and 31-of-34 field-goal tries. Now, he'll get a chance to kick for Denver in the playoffs as the franchise breaks an eight-year postseason drought with a wild-card matchup against the Bills on Sunday.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt and converted all three of his extra-point tries during the Broncos' 30-24 overtime loss to the Bengals on Saturday.

Lutz opened the scoring Saturday with a 30-yard field goal early in the first quarter to give the Broncos the early lead. The veteran kicker has been perfect over his last six games and has missed just three field-goal attempts for the season. Lutz will need to be on form in Cincinnati's must-win game against Kansas City in Week 18.

Lutz made both field goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries during Thursday's 34-27 defeat to the Chargers.

Lutz kept his field-goal streak going against the Chargers, nailing both of his attempts and tacking on three XPAs. The veteran boot has been a consistent option for Denver so far this season, providing some relief in games where the offense hasn't gotten going like in the second half versus Los Angeles. He's now converted 29 of 32 field-goal attempts and hasn't missed a kick since Week 10.

Lutz made his only field-goal try and converted all four of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 31-13 win versus the Colts.

Lutz only got one opportunity to kick a field goal in Week 15, but he was true from 44 yards out in the third quarter to cut Indianapolis' lead to 13-10. He's tied for sixth in the league in made field goals this season heading into a Week 16 tilt against the Chargers.

Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts while also converting all five of his extra-point tries in Monday's 41-32 win over the Browns.

Lutz remained perfect Monday, connecting on field goals from 27 and 36 yards out against Cleveland. With the Broncos able to find the end zone five times in the contest, the veteran kicker matched a season high in extra-point tries, making all five of his attempts. After another solid performance, Lutz has now made 89.7 percent of his field goals this season. The 30-year-old will look to extend his three-game streak of 20 consecutive made kicks when the Broncos return from their Week 14 bye to square off against the Colts on Dec. 15.

Lutz made all five of his field-goal attempts while also converting on both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-19 win over the Raiders.

Lutz had his best game of the 2024 campaign Sunday, accounting for 17 of the Broncos' 29 points against the Raiders. The veteran kicker saw ample opportunities due to Denver's offense stalling in scoring range multiple times throughout the contest. With his impressive performance in Week 12, Lutz has now connected on 89 percent of his field goals this season, ranking him among the league's most accurate kickers. The 30-year-old will look to keep his perfect streak going in Week 13 when the Broncos host the Browns.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt while also converting all five of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-6 win over the Falcons.

Lutz was perfect on kicks against Atlanta, but the Broncos ability to finish drives with touchdowns limited the veteran's potential for a bigger day for fantasy purposes. The 30-year-old connected on his only field goal from 45 yards out in the fourth quarter, bringing his field-goal percentage to 86 percent so far for the 2024 campaign. Lutz will look to improve upon that number in Week 12 when the Broncos visit the Raiders in Week 12.

Lutz did not convert on either of his two field-goal tries but made both of his two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 16-14 loss at Kansas City.

In a game decided by just two points, Lutz converting on just one of his field-goal attempts could have made the difference. It's hard to pin too much blame on him though, as his 60-yard try at the end of the half came up just short, and what would have been a game-winning 35-yarder at the end of the second half was blocked by Leo Chenal. He'll be looking to bounce back in Week 11 versus the Falcons.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt and converted his only extra-point tries in Sunday's 41-10 loss to the Ravens.

Lutz accounted for four of Denver's 10 points Sunday, as the veteran kicker was seldomly called upon on a day in which the Broncos' struggled to move the ball efficiently. The 30-year-old continued his perfect streak on kicks, connecting on a 37-yard field goal late in the second quarter. Lutz now boasts a 95 percent field-goal success rate heading into a Week 10 matchup against the Chiefs.

Lutz made all four of his extra-point tries and failed to attempt a single field goal in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Panthers.

Lutz had a quiet day Sunday, failing to attempt a single field goal for the first time in 2024. The veteran kicker was perfect on extra-point tries again and has not missed an extra point this season. Through eight games, Lutz remains one of the most accurate kickers in the league with a 94 percent field-goal percentage. The 30-year-old will have his next chance to be more involved when the Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 9.

Lutz made all four of his field-goal attempts while also converting all three of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 33-10 win over the Saints.

Lutz connected on field goals from 32, 38, 46 and 52 yards out Thursday in what was ultimately a blowout win over New Orleans. The veteran kicker was responsible for 15 of the Broncos 33 points in the contest, and has now made all but one kick this season. Lutz boasts an impressive 94 percent field-goal percentage through seven games, ranking him as one of the league's top kickers. The 30-year-old could see several opportunities in scoring range in their next matchup when Denver squares off against Carolina's vulnerable defense in Week 8.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt while also converting his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Chargers.

Lutz was perfect on kicks Sunday, though the veteran was called upon just twice in Week 6. His only field goal try came with just under a minute left in the game to bring the Broncos within one score of the Chargers in what was ultimately a failed come-back attempt. As long as Denver's offense continues to be inconsistent, Lutz's potential scoring opportunities will should also remain inconsistent. Nonetheless, the veteran kicker will look to turn things around against his former team when the Broncos visit the Saints in Week 7.

Lutz made both of his field-goal tries while converting all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-18 win over the Raiders.

Lutz was perfect on all of his kicks in the contest after missing his first field-goal attempt of the season in Week 4. The veteran kicker benefitted from an improved Denver offense Sunday that was able to move the ball down the field more effectively. Lutz will look to build off his solid performance and make the most of his opportunities when the Broncos host the Chargers in Week 6.

Lutz made one of two field-goal attempts while converting his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Jets.

Lutz's perfect streak on field goals came to an end Sunday when the veteran kicker missed a 50-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. The 30-year-old did, however, connect on a field goal from 47 yards out with just under nine minutes left in the contest which would end up sealing the victory for the Broncos. Despite a relatively quiet week, Lutz will look to be more involved in Week 5 when the Broncos host the Raiders.

Lutz made all four of his field-goal tries while converting both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-7 win over the Buccaneers.

Lutz continued his perfect streak Sunday, as he has made all nine of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries through the first three games of the 2024 season. The Broncos' offense took a step forward against the Buccaneers, which gave the veteran kicker more opportunities in scoring range. As Denver's offensive unit continues to develop, Lutz could continue to make an impact going forward. The 30-year-old will look to stay perfect when the Broncos visit the Jets in Week 4.

Lutz connected on both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 13-6 loss to the Steelers.

Lutz has now made all five of his field-goal tries through two games. Though his accuracy is a positive sign, the Broncos' continued struggles on offense cap the veteran kicker's potential with the lack of opportunities in scoring range. Nonetheless, Lutz will look to continue his perfect streak in Week 3 when the Broncos visit the Buccaneers.

Lutz made all three of his field-goal tries while converting his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Seahawks.

On a day when the Broncos struggled to move the ball offensively, Lutz was able to make the most of his opportunities by converting every kick he attempted. Though Denver's offense could struggle to put up points this season with rookie quarterback Bo Nix at the helm, the veteran kicker could continue to see enough opportunities to be fantasy relevant when the Broncos' drives stall in scoring range. Lutz will look to build upon his solid performance when the Broncos host the Steelers in Week 2.

Lutz plans to remain with the Broncos after agreeing to a two-year deal with the team, Chris Tomasson of The Denver Gazette reports.

The report notes that Lutz originally had an arrangement with Jacksonville in place, but the kicker elected to re-up with Denver instead. The 29-year-old converted 30 of 34 field-goal tries and 29 of 31 extra-point attempts in 17 regular-season games with the Broncos in 2023.

Lutz is slated to sign a three-year contract with the Jaguars, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Lutz was solid for Denver last season, converting 30 of 34 field-goal tries and 29 of 31 extra-point attempts. He improved markedly with a field-goal conversion percentage of 88, as compared to 74 percent with the Saints in 2022. Now, Lutz replaces Brandon McManus as the starting placekicker for Jacksonville.

Lutz did not attempt a field goal and converted both of his extra-point tries in the Broncos' Week 18 loss to the Raiders, finishing the 2023 campaign with 30 total field goals made on 34 attempts to go along with 29 extra points on 31 tries.

Lutz had a bounce-back year in 2023, making 88 percent of his field goals after connecting on 74 percent of his attempts in 2022 with the Saints. The veteran kicker's reunion with head coach Sean Payton proved to be a positive for the 29-year-old. Lutz showed progress on long kicks, improving his success rate from 57 percent to 70 percent on kicks of 40 yards or more. He'll head into the offseason as a free agent, although Denver could choose to re-sign him after an impressive 2023 campaign.

Lutz made three of four field-goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers.

Lutz connected on field goals from 20, 32 and 43 yards out Sunday, while his only miss came on a 48-yard attempt in the final moments of the first half. The veteran kicker has now missed one kick in two straight games. Even so, Lutz boasts a solid 88 percent field-goal percentage on the season, a significant improvement over the 74 percent mark he hit in 2022 with the Saints. The 29-year-old will look to finish off his 2023 campaign with another strong performance when the Broncos visit the Raiders in Week 18.

Lutz missed his only field-goal attempt while converting his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 26-23 loss to the Patriots.

Lutz missed his only field-goal try from 57 yards out late in the first half, breaking his six-game perfect streak on kicks. Despite this underwhelming performance, the veteran kicker has had a solid season while making 90 percent of his field-goal attempts. Lutz will look to bounce back when the Broncos host the Chargers in Week 17.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions.

Lutz nailed his only field-goal attempt from 23 yards out late in the third quarter of Saturday's loss. The veteran kicker's opportunities were limited on a day that the Broncos struggled to get much going. Lutz has been perfect on kicks since Week 11, boasting an impressive 93 percent success rate on both field goals and extra points in 2023. The 29-year-old will look to be more involved while continuing his perfect streak when the Broncos host the Patriots in Week 16.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt while converting all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-7 win over the Chargers.

Lutz extended his perfect streak on kicks, connecting on a field goal from 23 yards at the end of the first half. The veteran now boasts a 93 percent success rate on field goals in 2023, matching a career-high mark set back in 2018 as a member of the Saints. Lutz will look to get more involved and remain perfect when the Broncos visit the Lions in Week 15.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Texans.

Lutz continued his perfect streak on field-goal attempts Sunday, making all 12 of his tries since Week 10. With that said, the veteran kicker was unable to produce much against the Texans as the Broncos' offense struggled to get much going throughout the contest. Lutz will look to have more of an impact on the scoreboard when the Broncos visit the Chargers in Week 14.

Lutz (hip) does not have an injury status for Sunday's contest versus Houston, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Lutz entered the practice week with a questionable tag due to a hip injury, and he logged a limited practice both Wednesday and Thursday. However, he was able to practice in full Friday, clearing him to play Week 13 against the Texans. Lutz has been one of the league's most efficient kickers this season, making 23 of 25 field-goal attempts, including three of four from 50-plus yards.

Lutz (hip) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Lutz seems to be in danger of missing his first game this season as he nurses a hip injury, the details of which are unknown at this point. If he can't practice in full Friday, he'll likely end up carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Lutz (hip) was a limited participant at the Broncos' practice Wednesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.

Lutz appears to be dealing with a hip injury, but his ability to log a limited session Wednesday seems to suggest it's a minor issue. His status at Denver's final two practices of the week is worth monitoring and their final injury report before the team's Week 13 matchup with the Texans will come Friday.

Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts while converting all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-12 win over the Browns.

Lutz was perfect on kicking tries for the second straight week, continuing his strong 2023 season. The veteran kicker connected on field goals from 23 and 34 yards out in the contest and has now made at least two field goals in seven of 11 games. With Denver's offense showing significant progress in recent weeks, Lutz should continue to see opportunities in scoring position when the Broncos visit the Texans in Week 13.

Lutz made all five of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's 21-20 win over the Vikings.

Lutz was heavily involved Sunday, as the veteran kicker accounted for 15 of the Broncos' 21 points in the contest. The 29-year-old continued his stellar 2023 campaign and has now made 22 of his 24 field-goal tries this season. This 92 percent success rate is a drastic improvement over his 2022 performance, in which he connected on just 74 percent of his field-goal attempts. Lutz will look to carry this momentum into a Week 12 matchup with the Browns.

Lutz made all four of his field-goal attempts and missed his only extra-point try in Monday night's 24-22 loss to the Bills.

Lutz converted a pair of 40-yard field goals as well as kicks from 49 and 36 yards. Although he missed his lone PAT, the veteran's 12 points marked his second-highest tally this season.

Lutz made one of two field-goal attempts while converting all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Chiefs.

Lutz ended his perfect streak on kicking tries, as his 38 yard field-goal attempt was blocked in the third quarter of the contest. The veteran kicker did, however, connect from 28 yards out late in the fourth quarter. Lutz will look to bounce back from Sunday's underwhelming performance when the Broncos return from their Week 9 bye to square off against the Bills on Nov. 13.

Lutz went 4-for-4 on field-goal tries while making his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 19-17 win over the Packers.

Lutz continued his perfect streak on kicking tries despite failing to attempt a single kick in Week 6. The veteran kicker connected on field goals from 29, 32, 35 and 52 yards out in the contest and was responsible for 13 of the Broncos' 19 points Sunday. Lutz will look to build off this impressive performance in a Week 8 rematch against the Chiefs.

Lutz did not attempt a field goal or PAT during Thursday's 19-8 loss to the Chiefs.

Lutz's lack of involvement Thursday was a direct result of the Bronco's glaring offensive struggles against the Chiefs defense. Though Denver found the end zone late in the contest, the team elected to go for a two-point conversion while in catch-up mode. The veteran kicker has now made eight of his nine field-goal tries and has gone 11-for-12 on PATs through the first six games of the 2023 campaign. Lutz will look to bounce back when the Broncos host the Packers in Week 7.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries while making his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

Lutz was perfect on kicks for the fourth-straight week, continuing a solid start to the 2023 campaign. The veteran kicker connected on field goals from 22 and 23 yards out in the contest. Lutz will look to continue his perfect streak in Week 6 when the Broncos visit the Chiefs.

Lutz made his only field-goal attempt while converting all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Bears.

Lutz continued his perfect streak on kicks that began in Week 2, nailing a 51-yard game-winning field goal late in the fourth quarter. With the Broncos' offense beginning to find itself under coach Sean Payton, it's possible that the veteran kicker may continue to find himself in scoring position more often going forward. Lutz will look to keep his perfect streak going when the Broncos host the Jets in Week 5.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries while making both of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 70-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Lutz was perfect on kicks for the second-straight week, albeit in a blowout loss to the Dolphins. The veteran connected on field goals from 25 and 31 yards out in the contest. Lutz will look to improve upon Sunday's performance when the Broncos visit the Bears in Week 4, as Chicago is giving up an average of 35 points per game this season.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 35-33 loss to Commanders.

After an underwhelming performance in Week 1, Lutz bounced back Sunday by making all five of his kicking tries. The veteran connected on field goals from 31 and 32 yards out in the second half of the contest. The Broncos' offense appears to be on the right track under head coach Sean Payton, so its possible Lutz could see more scoring opportunities going forward in 2023. The 29-year-old will look to continue his perfect streak when the Broncos visit the Dolphins in Week 3.

Lutz made one of two field-goal attempts while converting one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 17-16 loss to the Raiders.

Lutz struggled in his first game with the Broncos, as his inaccuracies were devastating in a game that Denver lost by just one point. The veteran's missed field goal was a 55-yard attempt that went wide right, but he was able to later convert a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter. Lutz will look to bounce back in Week 2 when the Broncos host the Commanders.

The Saints are trading Lutz to the Broncos on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Lutz will be reunited with coach Sean Payton and figures to step in ahead of Brett Maher as Denver's top placekicker. Back in New Orleans, the Saints are set to enter Week 1 with undrafted rookie Blake Grupe as their kicker.

Lutz has demonstrated improved leg strength in training camp and is well ahead of Blake Grupe in the Saints' kicking competition, Jeff Duncan of NOLA.com reports.

Lutz made a 62-yard field goal in practice and has been accurate throughout training camp. He made 23 of 31 field-goal attempts for the Saints in 2022 for a career-low success rate of 74.2 percent, but Lutz will be looking to rebound closer to his career conversion rate of 84.6 percent in 2023.

Lutz restructured his contract with the Saints on Saturday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Networkreports.

The veteran kicker actually took a bit of a pay cut as he'll have a chance to earn back only half of the $1.5 million via incentives this season. Perhaps more importantly, this moves essentially assures the 28-year-old will at least be on the team entering the 2023 season after finishing this season 23-of-31 on field-goal tries including going 8-of-14 from attempts from 40-plus yards out. Lutz missed the entire 2021 season with an abdomen injury that resulted in core-muscle surgery.

Lutz missed both field goal attempts and converted his only extra-point try during Sunday's 10-7 defeat to Carolina.

Lutz's streak of consistency over the second half of the season came to an end Week 18. The 28-year-old missed his first 44-yard field-goal attempt wide left early in the second quarter. Lutz also had a chance to put the Saints up 10-7 with under 1.5 minutes remaining, though this 55-yard attempt also went wide left after being tipped near the line of scrimmage. Lutz ends his career-worst 2022 campaign by converting 74 percent of his 31 field-goal tries while knocking through all 33 of his point-after tries over 17 games. He also had his shakiest season on long-distance tries, going 8-for-14 on attempts of 40 or more yards. Lutz could be in line for a make-or-break 2023 season as he enters the fifth and final year of his current contract with New Orleans.

Lutz connected on 2-for-2 field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 point-after tries during Sunday's 20-10 victory over Philadelphia.

Lutz split the uprights on a 54-yard attempt to put the Saints up 10-0 midway through the second quarter. This marked the 28-year-old's first attempt of 50 yards or more since Week 5, and he's now gone 4-for-5 on such attempts this season. Lutz will enter the final week of the 2022 campaign converting a career-low 79 percent of his 29 field-goal attempts, though he's been perfect on all 32 of his extra-point tries over 16 games.

Lutz converted his lone field-goal attempt and 2-for-2 on point-after tries during Saturday's 17-10 victory over the Browns.

Lutz continued to hit his layups, as his four made field goals over the last three games have come from within 39 yards. The sixth-year kicker has not attempted a field goal beyond 40 yards since Week 12, and all four of his 50-plus-yard tries came over the first five games of the year. Lutz is now 21-for-27 on field-goal attempts and has been perfect on all 30 of his point-after tries in 2022. The Saints should once again rely on Lutz to convert short field goals Week 17 versus Atlanta.

Lutz did not attempt a field goal, and nailed all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 21-18 win versus the Falcons.

Lutz was denied his best opportunities for field goals Week 15, as the Saints fumbled and turned the ball over on downs during two of their four trips within the Atlanta 30-yard line. Otherwise, New Orleans' offense came away with two touchdowns to tight end Juwan Johnson in the red zone. Lutz remained efficient, as he has now missed just one kicking attempt over the last six games. For the season, the 28-year-old has gone 20-for-26 on field-goal attempts while making all 28 of his point-after tries. Lutz will look to keep up this solid run of kicking against Cleveland in Week 16.

Lutz (illness) practiced fully Thursday.

After sitting out Wednesday's session due to an illness, Lutz was back operating on all cylinders one day later, all but clearing him Sunday's matchup with the Falcons. On the season, Lutz sits in a tie for 20th among kickers with at least 12 appearance with the Broncos' Brandon McManus at 6.5 points per game.

Lutz didn't practice Wednesday due to an illness, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Lutz was listed as a non-participant on the Saints' initial Week 15 injury report with an illness, putting his availability in jeopardy. The severity of the aliment remains unclear, but the kicker will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

Lutz converted all three field goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Monday's 17-16 defeat to Tampa Bay.

Lutz's production benefitted from the Saints' struggles to come away with touchdowns in the red zone, as he converted field goals of 38, 21 and 29 yards. The sixth-year kicker has now made 20 of his 26 field goals while converting all 25 of his point-after-tries this season. Lutz has also failed to connect on just two kicking attempts since Week 4. The Saints are on bye Week 14, but he should see a healthy number of opportunities when the team takes on an Atlanta defense that ranks 29th in total yards Week 15.

Lutz missed his only field goal attempt during Sunday's 13-0 loss versus the 49ers.

Lutz pushed a 48-yard field-goal attempt wide left with the Saints down 13-0 late in the third quarter. New Orleans' offense then failed to convert on either of their two red-zone trips in the fourth quarter, thus denying the 28-year-old and point-after tries. Lutz's one kicking attempt marks his season low, as the Saints were shut out for the first time in 2022 by the 49ers' aggressive defense. He will look to recover from this performance next week against the division-rival Buccaneers, who held the kicker to just two combined kicking attempts during their previous Week 2 matchup.

Lutz converted both of his field goal attempts and went 3-for-3 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-20 win against the Rams.

Lutz matched his total number of kicking attempts across his two previous outings, as the Saints' offense bounced back after scoring just two touchdowns in as many weeks. The 28-year-old also logged more than four total kicking attempts for the fifth time through 11 games, and he's now gone 15-for-20 on field-goal attempts while converting all 21 of his extra-point tries this season. New Orleans may trot out Lutz for more field goals if the team's offensive struggles pop back up against San Francisco's stout defense Week 12.

Lutz converted his lone field-goal attempt from 44 yards and his only point-after try during Sunday's 20-10 defeat to Pittsburgh.

Lutz tied his season low in total kicking attempts as the Saints gained just 186 total offensive yards Sunday. The 28-year-old has now gone 15-for-20 on field-goal tries and made all 21 of his extra-point attempts this season, and he has converted all but one of his 12 field-goal attempts over the past six games.

Lutz made both of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 27-13 loss to the Ravens.

Lutz converted from 33 and 37 yards on his field goals. The veteran now sports 62 points on the campaign, tying for the 10th-most at his position league-wide.

Lutz made one of two field-goal attempts while converting all three of his extra-point tries during the Saints' 24-0 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Lutz made a 37-yard field-goal attempt early in the second quarter Sunday but missed a 38-yard attempt wide right in the closing seconds of the first half. The missed field-goal try didn't have a significant impact in the blowout win, and it was his first missed field-goal attempt since Week 4. Over the last four games, Lutz has converted eight of nine field-goal attempts while making all 13 of his extra-point tries.

Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries in Thursday's 42-34 loss to Cardinals.

Lutz was once again perfect Thursday, making two field goals in the contest. The first came in the third quarter from 25 yards and the other was a 45 yarder late in the fourth. Lutz was also able to go 4-for-4 on point-after attempts, improving to 16-for-16 on the year. The kicker has been a solid fantasy option this season and could be busy again when the Saints face the Raiders' uninspiring defense in Week 8.

Lutz converted on 4-for-4 field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 point-after tries during Sunday's 30-26 defeat against the Bengals.

All four of Lutz's made field goals came on attempts between 30 to 39 yards, as the Saints offense struggled in the red zone with starting wideouts Michael Thomas (foot), Jarvis Landry (ankle) and Chris Olave all sidelined. The sixth-year kicker has now made nine of his 13 field-goal tries and all 12 of his PATs this season. Lutz could see fewer short field-goal attempts if New Orleans' wide receiver corps returns to full strength for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

Lutz converted his only field-goal attempt and made all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.

Although the Saints managed to put up 39 points on the scoreboard in Week 5 against Seattle, Lutz registered just one field-goal try for the day which came from 56 yards out at the 9:34 mark in the first quarter. The 28-year-old kicker is now just 5-of-9 on field-goals and 10-of-10 on point-after tires in 2022, and he'll look to produce again Sunday against the Bengals.

Lutz converted one of his two field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

Lutz made all three of his kicking attempts before missing a 61-yard field-goal try on the left upright in the waning seconds of regulation. The 28-year-old did convert a 60-yard field goal to tie the game with just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Lutz, who made all but five of his 28 field-goal tries over 16 games last year, has now missed four of his eight field-goal attempts while converting 6-of-6 PATs through four weeks of the 2022 campaign. The Saints offense likely will provide the starting kicker with few easy opportunities should starting quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and wideout Michael Thomas (foot) remain out.

Lutz went 0-for-2 on field-goal attempts while making both of his extra-point tries Sunday's 22-14 loss to the Panthers.

Lutz had his first field-goal attempt blocked right before halftime and later missed a 48-yard try in the third quarter. The kicker is now 3-for-6 on field goals this year while he's gone 4-for-4 on PATs. The Saints' offense has only scored 24 points over the last two weeks, leaving Lutz with limited opportunities to produce for fantasy managers.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt from 31 yards and converted his only PAT attempt in Sunday's 20-10 loss to Tampa Bay.

Lutz didn't get many opportunities in this defensive battle. As long as star running back Alvin Kamara is sidelined by a rib injury, the Saints may find it difficult to move the ball, thus limiting Lutz's volume.

Lutz made two of three field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Sunday's 27-26 victory over the Falcons.

Lutz' first field-goal attempt -- 44-yarder in the first quarter -- hit the left upright and was no good, but he bounced back and made his next two field goals. His first make was a 49-yard attempt in the third quarter that cut Atlanta's advantage to 16-10, and he gave the Saints' a one-point lead after drilling a 51-yard field goal with 30 seconds left in regulation. Lutz underwent core-muscle surgery in August of 2021 that kept him sidelined for the entire campaign, but he looks to have shaken off the rust after missing his first kick of the 2022 season.

Lutz made his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point attempt in Friday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Packers.

Lutz underwent core-muscle surgery in August of 2021 that kept him sidelined for the entirety of the campaign. He showed no signs of rust Friday, converting a 59-yard field-goal attempt at the close of the first quarter. Lutz has a strong track record of being an accurate kicker and appears to be back to form and ready for the regular season.

Lutz (abdomen) announced Monday he has been cleared to return to game action, Rod Walker of The Times-Picayune reports.

Lutz was forced to sit out the entire 2021 season after undergoing core-muscle surgery last August, and his absence as a steadfast presence was notable for New Orleans' offense. Getting Lutz back in action as the starting placekicker will be a notable boost for the Saints during the 2022 campaign.

Lutz (abdomen) is expected to be ready for the 2022 season, Luke Johnson of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

The longtime New Orleans kicker missed the entire 2021 campaign after undergoing core-muscle surgery in August and then suffering a setback in his recovery. While it's not certain how close Lutz is to returning to the field, he seems on track to again serve as the Saints' placekicker in 2022, especially after Brett Maher was let go last week.

Lutz (abdomen) was moved to IR from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Lutz was already out for the season after having core-muscle surgery and then suffering complications from it. Now that he has cleared COVID protocols, he can return to preparing for a return in 2022.

The Saints shifted Lutz (illness) from injured reserve to the reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Lutz already won't play this season due to core-muscle surgery and complications stemming from the procedure. Now, he's among 39 players to test positive for the virus Tuesday, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Lutz will move his rehab away from team facilities and enter into quarantine until he passes the necessary league protocols.

Lutz announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he had a setback in his recovery from core-muscle surgery and won't play in 2021.

After Lutz underwent the procedure in early August, the Saints designated him for return from injured reserve last week with the hope that he would be ready to kick for the team by midseason. Unfortunately for Lutz, he hit a snag in his recovery just one week into his recovery, prompting him to rule out a return for 2021. He'll revert to injured reserve for the rest of the season once his 21-day evaluation window officially comes to a close in early November, paving the way for Brian Johnson to handle kicking duties for the Saints moving forward. Johnson, the third different kicker the Saints have used this season, made his NFL debut in Monday's 13-10 win over the Seahawks and converted on both of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try.

The Saints didn't activate Lutz (core) from injured reserve Monday, making him ineligible to play Week 8 at Seattle, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

Lutz was designated to return from IR last Monday, but one week wasn't enough for him to get back to 100 percent from the core muscle surgery he underwent in early August. He'll thus aim to be available Sunday against the Buccaneers, but in the meantime New Orleans will roll with undrafted rookie Brian Johnson at kicker.

The Saints designated Lutz (abdomen) for a return from injured reserve Monday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reported earlier this month that Lutz was trending toward making his season debut next Monday in Seattle, but even though Lutz has been cleared to resume practicing this week, it's unclear if he'll be deemed fit for kicking duties. Since New Orleans signed Brian Johnson off the Bears' practice squad Oct. 12, he'll need to remain on the 53-man roster for at least three games. Ideally, the Saints wouldn't want to dedicate two roster spots to kickers, but that could come to fruition if Lutz looks healthy enough in practice this week to get activated ahead of Monday's game. Whether he returns to the roster Week 7 or later on in the 21-day evaluation window, Lutz will presumably unseat the unproven Johnson atop the depth chart. The 27-year-old kicked in all 16 games for New Orleans in 2020, converting on 23 of 28 field-goal attempts and 57 of 58 extra-point tries.

Lutz (abdomen) is only expected to be sidelined a few more weeks, making his likely season debut Week 7 in Seattle on Monday, Oct. 25, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

The Saints are among the four teams with a Week 6 bye, so if their belief comes to pass Lutz actually will miss just five games as a result of the core muscle surgery he underwent in early August. The team has the ability to open a three-week window to practice by designating him to return from IR. When that happens, it may indicate an even more precise return to action. In the interim, though, New Orleans has moved on to its second kicker of the season, swapping Aldrick Rosas for Cody Parkey this week.

Lutz (abdomen) likely won't return this week, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Lutz is eligible to return from IR this week, but he doesn't appear ready yet. The 27-year-old kicker underwent core muscle surgery in early August and was expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks. Aldrick Rosas was signed off the practice squad in Lutz's absence and has been performing well, but he missed two field goals during Sunday's win over the Patriots. Lutz's situation should be monitored on a week-to-week basis.

The Saints placed Lutz (core) on injured reserve Monday, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

After undergoing core muscle surgery in early August, Lutz was expected to need 8-to-12 weeks to recover, meaning a move to IR was inevitable. While he can return as early as Week 4 against the Giants, his best-case scenario actually may be Week 5 at Washington. At the moment, the Saints don't have a kicker on the active roster, so they may be getting ready to elevate Aldrick Rosas from the practice squad on a weekly basis until Lutz is back in action.

Lutz will have core muscle surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Previous reports hinted at a recovery timeline of 8-12 weeks, essentially ruling Lutz out through September. He played all 16 games in each of his first five NFL seasons, and the Saints haven't been carrying another kicker at training camp. They'll likely look at a bunch of kickers in the coming days.

Lutz will have core muscle surgery, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Previous reports hinted at a recovery timeline of 8-12 weeks, essentially ruling Lutz out through September. He played all 16 games in each of his first five NFL seasons, and the Saints haven't been carrying another kicker at training camp. They'll likely look at a bunch of kickers in the coming days.

Lutz suffered a core muscle injury during Saturday's practice, and he now may need a surgery that would lead to an absence of eight weeks or longer, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune suggests the recovery timeline could be closer to 12 weeks, with Lutz needing longer than most players because he's a specialist. He played every game in each of his first five NFL seasons, but with the reliable 27-year-old now in danger of missing the first half of the upcoming campaign, the Saints figure to look at multiple free-agent kickers.

Lutz suffered a core muscle injury during Saturday's practice, and he now may need a surgery that would lead to an absence of eight weeks or longer, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune suggests the recovery timeline could be closer to 12 weeks, with Lutz needing longer than most players because he's a specialist. He played every game in each of his first five NFL seasons, but with the reliable 27-year-old now in danger of missing the first half of the upcoming campaign, the Saints figure to look at multiple free-agent kickers.

Lutz (groin) was removed from the non-football injury list for Wednesday's practice, Amie Just of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

The Saints never expected Lutz to miss much time and didn't even bother signing another kicker. The end of the Drews Brees era comes with some uncertainty, but Lutz is still a viable option at the end of fantasy drafts, as he's an accurate kicker who plays home games in a dome for what should be a competitive team.

The Saints placed Lutz on the non-football injury list with a "soft tissue" issue, Luke Johnson of The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports.

GM Mickey Loomis relayed that he expects Lutz to have a "pretty quick" recovery, meaning he may not miss many practice reps at the beginning of training camp. And with more than two weeks until New Orleans' first preseason game, Lutz has a good chance to miss no exhibition action whatsoever.

Lutz agreed to re-work his contract with the Saints on Thursday, Luke Johnson of NOLA.com reports.

The Saints will reportedly save $1.7 million in cap space by spreading some of the money owed to Lutz into future years. Lutz wrapped up 2020 with a career-worst 82.1 field goal percentage, which sets 2021 up to be a pivotal year for him.

Lutz connected on both of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 30-20 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Lutz ended the season on a high note, nailing all four of his attempts in the 10-point loss. After a down year in terms of accuracy, the Saints' kicker will look to improve in 2021 when he returns to New Orleans for his sixth season.

Lutz missed his only field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 21-9 win over the Bears on Sunday.

After an uncharacteristically-inaccurate season, Lutz did little to allay concerns about his leg in Sunday's victory, failing to connect on his lone field-goal attempt of the afternoon. He'll need to be at his best in next week's NFC divisional matchup with the Buccaneers.

Lutz converted both of his field-goal attempts and three of four extra-point attempts the Saints' 33-7 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

He had a down year in 2020, and his 82 percent conversion rate on field-goal attempts matches the lowest mark of his career, set in his rookie season. Lutz's field-goal attempts were a career-low 28 thanks to the uber-efficient Saints offense, but he missed five of those tries. The young kicker will look to bounce back in 2021.

Lutz connected on all seven of his extra-point attempts and his lone field-goal attempt in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.

The Saints' kicker attempted just one field goal, but the team's seven rushing touchdowns were fruitful for him, as he knocked in all seven extra points. Lutz gets Carolina in Week 17.

Lutz made all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 32-29 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.

Lutz had another disappointing game, though this week it was due to a lack of opportunity and not two missed field goals. Lutz has been tough to trust for fantasy purposes in recent weeks, but he'll get a solid draw with Minnesota in Week 16.

Lutz failed to convert either of his field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 24-21 loss to the Eagles on Sunday.

The typically-accurate kicker had a disastrous performance Sunday, leaving six points on the table in a game the Saints lost by just a field goal. This marks the first time all season Lutz has missed a kick in back-to-back weeks, and he'll look to bounce back in an important Week 15 showdown with Kansas City.

Lutz missed his only field-goal attempt and converted all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 21-16 win over the Falcons on Sunday.

Lutz appeared to injure his leg on the missed attempt, but he was ultimately able to finish the game and seems to have avoided any significant injury. He'll take on the Eagles in Week 14.

Lutz converted his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 31-3 win over the Broncos on Sunday.

Lutz's only field goal of the game came in the waning seconds of the first half from 40 yards out, and his extra points were knocked in following four rushing touchdowns. On the season, Lutz has missed just two field goals on 22 attempts and has remained perfect on 34 extra points.

Lutz missed one of his two field-goal attempts but made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-9 win over the Falcons.

Lutz converted from 22 yards on his first field goal, but then hit the left upright with a 53-yard attempt to close the next drive. Despite that miscue, the veteran still sports 91 points on the season, ranking fourth among kickers league-wide.

Lutz hit both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 27-13 win over the 49ers on Sunday.

As usual, Lutz was automatic in the comfortable victory, as he scored nine points for the victorious Saints. He'll be in a favorable spot against Atlanta when the Saints take on the Falcons in Week 11.

Lutz converted his lone field-goal attempt and all five of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 38-3 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Another day, another solid effort from one of the league's most accurate kickers. He's missed just one kick all season and will remain an elite option for fantasy managers in Week 10 against San Francisco.

Lutz connected on four of five field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 26-23 OT win over the Bears on Sunday.

Lutz missed his first kick of the year in this one. He made up for the error with a game-winning 35-yarder in overtime. Lutz will look to keep up his elite play in Week 9 against Tampa Bay.

Lutz converted both of his field goal attempts and all three of his extra point attempts in the Saints' 27-24 win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Lutz stayed perfect in this one, converting all five of his kicks, including the go-ahead field goal mid-way through the fourth quarter. Notched at 24 points apiece following the third quarter, Lutz knocked in a 43-yarder to give New Orleans a three-point edge which it would not relinquish. Lutz will look to keep the momentum going in Week 8 against a Bears team that has allowed the most field goal attempts to opposing kickers this season.

Lutz converted on all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries Monday in the Saints' 30-27 win over the Chargers.

Lutz's 36-yard field goal gave the Saints the lead with just over five minutes left in overtime, with the New Orleans defense holding the Chargers to a four-and-out on the ensuing possession to seal the win. Earlier in the contest, Lutz converted from 53 yards out, marking his longest field goal of the season. Through four games, Lutz has yet to miss any of his 27 kicks (nine field goals, 18 extra points).

Lutz made all five of his extra point attempts in the Saints' 35-29 win over the Lions on Sunday.

New Orleans rolled to five touchdowns on the afternoon, and Lutz wasn't needed for any field goals in this one. Through four weeks, Lutz is perfect on 21 total kicks (six field goals, 15 extra points), and he'll remain an elite fantasy option when the Saints face the Chargers in Week 5.

Lutz connected on all three of his field goal attempts and all three of his extra point attempts in the Saints' 37-30 loss to the Packers on Sunday.

Lutz continued his accurate ways, nailing all six of his kicks in the loss. Through three weeks, he's perfect on six field goal tries and all 10 extra point attempts. A matchup with Detroit in Week 4 should offer plenty of chances for Lutz to keep his hot streak going.

Lutz made his lone field goal attempt and all three of his extra point attempts in the Saints' 34-24 loss to the Raiders on Monday.

His only field goal attempt came from 31 yards out. Through two weeks, Lutz remains perfect on 10 total kicks, and he'll likely have plenty of opportunity to add to that total in Week 3 against Green Bay.

Lutz connected on both of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-23 win over the Saints.

Both of his field goals were inside of 30 yards. The veteran kicker continues to be reliable with his accurate kicking, and playing in the Saints' high-powered offense makes him a dependable fantasy option every week.