Tag: Nick Folk

Titans’ Ryan Stonehouse can’t believe Nick Folk didn’t make Pro Bowl

Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse took to Twitter to express his disbelief that kicker Nick Folk didn’t make the Pro Bowl.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry has been voted to his fourth-career Pro Bowl, but we’d be remiss in not mentioning that a few other players from the team deserved the honor.

One of them is kicker Nick Folk, who currently sports the second-best field goal success rate in the NFL at 96.7 percent after making 29 of his 30 attempts this season.

And, barring a total collapse in Week 18, Folk will set a franchise record, surpassing Al Del Greco and Rob Bironas, both of whom tallied a 92.3 percent success rate in 1998 and 2010, respectively.

After finding out Folk didn’t even make it as an alternate, Titans punter Ryan Stonehouse, who was once the leading vote-getter at his position before his season-ending injury, took to Twitter to express his disbelief in that fact.

Defensive lineman Denico Autry was another player who could have made the cut after totaling 11.5 sacks, a new career-high.

Unfortunately, Autry plays at an absolutely stacked position, making it more difficult. At least he was named an alternate, though, and has a shot to take part in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.

Despite the snub, Folk’s season has been a great one and he’s been everything the Titans could’ve hoped for when they traded for him right before the start of the season.

He’ll hit free agency in 2024, but the Titans should be very keen on bringing the 39-year-old back.

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Fantasy Football: 10 best waiver wire targets for Week 11

Vikings running back Ty Chandler headlines this week’s list of fantasy football waiver wire targets.

Following the Denver Broncos’ game against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football in Week 10, fantasy football managers will begin putting in waiver wire claims for Week 11.

So, who are the best waiver wire targets this week? Our list includes options at running back, wide receiver, tight end, quarterback and kicker. The list is highlighted by a pair of young RBs who might be on the verge of getting larger workloads.

In Baltimore, Gus Edwards continues to lead the Ravens’ backfield (he had 11 carries on Sunday), but rookie Keaton Mitchell won’t go away. Mitchell only got three carries in Week 10, but he turned them into 34 yards and a touchdown. He also caught one pass for 32 yards.

In Minnesota, Ty Chandler might be on the verge of taking over the Vikings’ backfield. Chandler (15 carries) was more involved than Alexander Mattison (eight carries), and the second-year RB also scored a touchdown.

Chandler and Mitchell are the top priorities on the waiver wire this week.

Each player’s rostered percentage in ESPN fantasy football leagues is listed in parentheses. Ready? Let’s get to the full list!

10 notable stats from Titans’ Week 9 loss in Pittsburgh

Ryan Sikes takes a look at 10 notable stats from the Titans’ Thursday night loss to the Steelers.

The Tennessee Titans dropped to 3-5 on the season after a 20-16 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers on “Thursday Night Football”.

Thursday was the first of three consecutive road games for the Titans, who will look to get back in the win column in Week 10 against Tampa Bay before traveling to Jacksonville in Week 11.

Tennessee has lost all four games away from Nissan Stadium this year, and five when you factor in a London game in which the Titans were considered the home team.

Rookie quarterback Will Levis made his second NFL start, completing 56.4 percent of his passes (22-of-39) for 262 yards and one interception. Levis was under pressure more than he was in his first start, as expected, taking four sacks and ten quarterback hits. He was pressured 15 times in total.

Running back Derrick Henry ran for 75 yards on 17 carries, marking his second-fewest rushing yards in a game this season.

Here are ten stats from the Titans’ Week 9 loss in Pittsburgh.

Titans K Nick Folk breaks NFL record with FG vs. Steelers

Titans kicker Nick Folk now holds the NFL record for most consecutive field goals under 40 yards.

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk set an NFL record when he made a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on Thursday night.

After the Titans’ first offensive series stalled, Folk came on for a 36-yard field goal, which he converted to cut the Steelers’ lead to 7-3.

The successful attempt was Folk’s 71st consecutive field goal made under 40 yards, breaking an NFL record held by the Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker. Folk tacked on another field goal in the game to bring the record up to 72.

The Titans have struck gold with Folk, whom they traded for prior to the 2023 season. The 38-year-old has now made all 17 of his attempts this season, including three from 50-plus yards.

Tennessee has had its fair share of issues at kicker over the last handful of years. Even when the Titans had a bit of stability with Randy Bullock the past few years, he struggled with longer kicks.

Folk has checked every box through eight games.

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Titans’ Nick Folk on verge of breaking NFL and franchise records

Titans kicker Nick Folk has a chance to break both a franchise and NFL record in Week 8 against the Falcons.

As we’ve discussed in a previous article, Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk is on the verge of breaking Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker’s NFL record of 70 consecutive sub-40-yard field goals made.

The Titans kicker tied the record in London with Tucker in attendance after making all three of his attempts in the Week 6 loss to the Ravens. Folk has been perfect on the year, making all 16 of his field goals, which includes 10 attempts from under 40 yards.

His streak of 70 straight successful sub-40-yard field goals dates back to 2017, when he was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now, he has the chance to break the record in front of the home crowd inside Nissan Stadium.

The veteran kicker is also on the verge of potentially setting a franchise record set by Rob Bironas and Al Del Greco.

Bironas made 20 consecutive field goals three separate times over his career, while Del Greco made 20 straight kicks from 1998 through1999. Folk is now just four successful attempts from tying the franchise record, and five away from breaking it altogether.

The Arizona product currently owns the eighth-longest streak in franchise history, trailing only Bironas, Del Greco, and Ryan Succop, all of whom have made 18 consecutive kicks at least once throughout their Tennessee tenure.

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Titans’ Nick Folk ties NFL record after 3 Week 6 field goals

Titans kicker Nick Folk tied an NFL record in Week 6 and is on the verge of breaking it in Week 8.

Trading for veteran kicker Nick Folk has undoubtedly been one of the best — if not the best — moves the Tennessee Titans made all offseason.

The Arizona product has made all 16 of his field goal attempts, including three from 50-plus yards out, as well as all eight of his extra points attempts. In total, Folk has already recorded a whopping 56 points after six games.

The veteran kicker’s consistency goes well beyond his brief Titans tenure. In fact, Folk is sneakily on the verge of NFL history.

Following his three-for-three performance in London, the Titans kicker has now made 70 consecutive field goals without a single miss from inside 40 yards.

This streak began back in 2017 — with his last miss occurring as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and has continued into 2023.

Prior to Sunday, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker stood alone atop the NFL record books for most consecutive field goals made from under 40 yards, making a total of 70 straight kicks from 2016 through 2020.

Folk tied the record on Sunday with Tucker in the building, and he will now have the chance to break it in front of a home crowd that desperately needs something to cheer about when the team returns from its bye in Week 8.

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Rich Eisen intentionally avoided putting an announcer jinx on Nick Folk’s impressive kicking streak

“Notice I said it AFTER he kicked it.”

It’s not tried and true to the point of a guarantee, but almost no kicker is immune to the dreaded announcer jinx. You can be as lights-out between the uprights as you want — if a commentator says if you’ve been on a remarkable streak, it’s probably ending then and there.

As the Baltimore Ravens took on the Tennessee Titans in London, kudos to play-by-play man Rich Eisen for recognizing his power.

When Titans kicker Nick Folk lined up for a chip shot early in the first quarter, Eisen just let the play breathe. After Folk smashed the ball through, Eisen only then noted that the veteran had made 68 straight kicks under 40 yards.

Shoutout to Eisen for realizing he does indeed “affect” the game, especially kickers who have had ice in their veins lately. That’s self-awareness most football fans should appreciate.

Titans kicker Nick Folk on verge of making NFL history

Titans kicker Nick Folk has a chance to break an NFL record held by Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

One of the best move of the Tennessee Titans’ offseason was their decision to trade for kicker Nick Folk at the conclusion of the preseason.

The Arizona product has made all 13 of his field goals, which includes three from 50-plus yards out, as well as all seven of his extra points attempts. Folk is currently tied for the fifth-most amount of points scored in the NFL with a total of 46 after five games.

The Titans’ kicker is also within range of a record held by the kicker who will be standing on the opposite sideline come Sunday.

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker holds the NFL record for most field goals made from under 40 yards, making a total of 70 straight kicks from 2016 through 2020.

Folk enters Sunday’s contest having made 67 straight field goals under 40, putting him in a tie with Shayne Graham for second place all time.

Folk’s streak began back in 2017, with his last miss occurring as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is now just three successful kicks away from tying the record and four from breaking Tucker’s legendary mark of 70 straight.

And it’s a mark that certainly could be broken within the next few games if the veteran kicker stays on the trajectory he’s currently on.

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Bill Belichick explains decision to go with K Chad Ryland over Nick Folk

Why did Bill Belichick choose rookie kicker Chad Ryland over Nick Folk? The Patriots coach has a short explanation.

New England Patriots rookie kicker Chad Ryland has had a difficult start to the year.

He is 4-for-8 on field goals and has struggled to find a groove. Ryland, a fourth-round draft pick, replaced Nick Folk, who is currently 13-for-13 on field goals for the Tennessee Titans.

The rookie did not make a field goal in his only attempt on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been taking criticism for his personnel moves as of late. He appeared on “The Greg Hill Show” on Monday and discussed why the organization decided to go with Ryland instead of Folk.

“I think Chad’s a quality kicker, NFL leg, and we went with the younger guy here,” said Belichick. 

Electing to go with a younger player in the game of football is understandable, given the physical nature of it. However, one has to wonder if Belichick missed the mark at the kicking position.

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Titans’ specialists standing out amid team’s struggles

Hey, at least the Titans’ specialists are doing their thing through three games.

Ever since he signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2022, punter Ryan Stonehouse’s powerful leg has undeniably been an asset — and a historic one, at that.

In his rookie season, the Colorado State product ended up breaking an 82-year-old record when he shattered Hall of Famer Sammy Baugh’s punt average of 51.4 yards with 53.1.

Last week, Stonehouse bombed a 74-yard punt, which tied for his career long and was his fourth since entering the league, which is the most in the NFL in that span. He also had a single-game career-high four punts placed inside the 20.

Stoney already has 25 career punts of at least 60 yards, with an NFL-high six coming this season, and a league-high 19 as a rookie. His 25 60-yarders not only lead the league since 2022, but he’s recorded five more than the next closest punter in that span.

Stonehouse, who currently ranks third in punt average (52.5) in the NFL, isn’t the only standout special teamer for the Titans at the moment.

Kicker Nick Folk has made all eight of his field goal attempts this year, tied for fifth in the NFL. With those eight field goals, Folk has made 16 straight dating back to last season, the longest flawless streak in the NFL. 

As awesome as the veteran kicker has been, it’s a disappointing development that he’s been arguably the Titans’ most consistent weapon through three games.

Now, if we can only get that type of steady production from the team’s actual skill players, we might be able to see this Titans squad turn things around sooner rather than later.

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