The Latest Breaking News from Chad Ryland

Week 2 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

Packers rookie Trey Smack inches into the top 15 this week.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

Blocked field goals, 70-yard threats and chaotic kickoffs, the foot is back in football

Rule changes and slicker ‘K’ balls have transformed the NFL’s kicking game, producing record field goals and chaotic kickoffs

The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025

Former NFL QB Rails Against 'Awful' Kickoff Rules That Came Back to Haunt Cardinals

Chase Daniel went off on the NFL's new dynamic kickoff rule after it halted the Arizona Cardinals' comeback against the Seattle Seahawks on 'Thursday Night Football.'

Sports Illustrated · Sep 27, 2025

Matt Prater will not be activated from IR to play in finale

It appears the Cardinals are moving forward with Ryland as their kicker as Prater will be a free agent after the season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 3, 2025

Panthers 36, Cardinals 30: Arizona eliminated with OT loss

The Cardinals fell behind 20-3 and forced overtime, but Carolina's Chuba Hubbard's OT TD ended the Cardinals' playoff hopes.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 22, 2024

K Matt Prater returning to practice

Prater returned to practice on Wednesday and could kick in a game as early as this Sunday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 18, 2024

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Kickers and Defenses for Fantasy Football Week 16

Start, sit advice for fantasy kickers and DSTs for Week 16,

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2024

Cardinals K Chad Ryland doesn’t miss a beat with new holder

Ryland made all of his kicks on Sunday with a new holder against his former team.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2024

Tunnel Vision – Injuries, free agents and Sunday stars

Week 13 review

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2024

Cardinals enter final seven games with confidence building

A look at the remaining schedule for the Cardinals and the rest of the NFC West.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 19, 2024