Brandon McManus

Denver Broncos
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Perfect in win

McManus made his only field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: McManus converted a 33-yarder on his lone field goal. For the season, he made only 28 of 36 field goals to go with 25 of 27 PATs, placing outside the top 20 in scoring for kickers. At 31 years old, he's slated to return to the Broncos next season for his tenth NFL campaign.

Jan 10, 2023 5:58 PM EST


Makes one field goal in loss

McManus made his only field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: McManus was perfect Sunday and accounted for six of the Broncos' 24 points in the contest. The veteran kicker connected on his lone field-goal attempt from 49 yards out, and he has now made 27 of his 35 field-goal tries this season. McManus will look to finish the campaign with another solid performance in a Week 18 matchup with the Chargers

Jan 3, 2023 11:30 AM EST



Makes two field goals

McManus made both of his field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Sunday's 51-14 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: McManus converted from 55 and 49 yards out in the contest on a day when the Broncos' offense struggled. Through 15 games, the veteran kicker has now made 26 of his 34 field-goal attempts this season. McManus could see more opportunities in scoring range in a Week 17 matchup with the Chiefs, as the two teams combined for 62 total points in Week 14.

Dec 27, 2022 2:54 AM EST


Makes one field goal in win

McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and made all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 24-15 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: McManus accounted for six of the Broncos' 24 points Sunday, but the veteran could have had a bigger day if not for a miss from 38 yards out at the end of the first quarter. In 14 games, the 31-year-old kicker has made 24 of his 32 field-goal attempts this season. His 75 percent field-goal percentage is his lowest mark since the 2017 season. McManus will look to have a more productive outing in Week 16 when the Broncos visit the Rams.

Dec 19, 2022 7:18 AM EST


Cleared for Week 15

McManus doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

Analysis: For a second straight week, McManus was limited to start prep but has been cleared for game action. Across 13 appearances, he's 23-for-30 on field-goal attempts, with five of his seven misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

Dec 16, 2022 3:43 PM EST



Limited by quad injury

McManus (quadriceps) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.

Analysis: McManus is back on the injury report to start Week 15 prep as a limited participant due to a quadriceps injury. However, he was in the same position last week and ultimately suited up and made all four of his point-after tries (didn't attempt a field goal) during the Broncos' loss to Kansas City. Barring a setback, McManus figures to suit up Sunday against the Cardinals.

Dec 14, 2022 3:05 PM EST


Makes four PATs in loss

McManus did not attempt a field goal and made all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-28 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Though McManus was perfect on his extra-point attempts Sunday, his production was limited by a surprisingly effective day for Denver's offense. Going forward, it's unlikely that the Broncos will all of a sudden be a team that consistently finishes drives in the end zone. For that reason, McManus remains a solid play based on Denver's tendency to stall in scoring range. The 31-year-old kicker will look to bounce back for fantasy purposes when the Broncos host the Cardinals in Week 15.

Dec 13, 2022 9:56 AM EST


Full participant Friday

McManus doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against Kansas City.

Analysis: McManus was sidelined to start Week 14 prep due to a quadriceps injury, but he returned as a limited participant Thursday and was full go Friday, putting him in line to suit up Sunday. The veteran kicker has made 23 of 30 field-goal tries this season, with five of his misses coming from beyond 50 yards.

Dec 9, 2022 1:53 PM EST


Increases activity Thursday

McManus (quadriceps) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Jeff Legwold of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: McManus was sidelined during practice Wednesday due to what Denver coach Nathaniel Hackett characterized as a minor right quadriceps injury. While it's unclear when or how this issue first arose, it appears the 31-year-old kicker is trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game versus Kansas City. McManus will now have one practice to return to practice in full before Friday's final injury report, though Hackett already said he doesn't plan to bring in another kicker Week 14.

Dec 8, 2022 1:08 PM EST


Didn't practice Wednesday

McManus didn't practice Wednesday due to a right quadriceps injury, but coach Nathaniel Hackett isn't concerned about the issue and won't bring in another kicker, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.

Analysis: McManus connected from 52, 41 and 50 yards before leaving a 63-yard attempt short as time time expired in the 10-9 loss to the Ravens in Week 13. The kicker appears to have picked up a groin injury during the contest, but the issue appears to be minor. McManus will have two more days to return to practice before Denver needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Dec 7, 2022 3:10 PM EST


Short on game-winner

McManus made three of four field-goal attempts and did not take an extra point in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: McManus converted from 52, 41 and 50 yards prior to being short on a game-winning attempt from 63 yards as time expired. With 80 points this season, McManus places just inside the top 20 among kickers league-wide.

Dec 6, 2022 5:19 PM EST


Makes one field goal in loss

McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and made his only extra-point try in Sunday's 23-10 loss to the Panthers.

Analysis: McManus connected on a 27-yard field goal early in the second quarter, but missed his only other attempt wide left from 56 yards out in the closing seconds of the first half. Denver's offensive struggles continued Sunday, limiting the veteran kicker's opportunities in scoring range. McManus will look to get back on track when the Broncos visit the Ravens in Week 13.

Nov 28, 2022 10:14 AM EST


Makes three field goals in loss

McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 22-16 overtime loss to the Raiders.

Analysis: McManus converted once from 52 yards and twice from 48 yards on his three field goals. The veteran's other attempt was blocked in the closing seconds of the first half. McManus' three field goals were his most since Week 6, as Denver's offense continues to struggle. Getting into scoring range is a tall order for Denver, but the 31-year-old will look to build off his solid performance when the Broncos visit the Panthers in Week 12.

Nov 22, 2022 8:44 AM EST


No field-goal attempts in win

McManus did not attempt a field goal Sunday while going 3-for-3 on extra-point tries in the Broncos' 21-17 win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: McManus failed to produce at least one field goal for the first time this season. The veteran kicker has often been relied upon this season with the Broncos' typically struggling to finish drives, but Sunday's win over the Jaguars saw the offensive find the end zone on three different occasions. Denver is on bye in Week 9, and the team will look to get their offense on track for the second half of the season. An improved offensive attack could lead to more opportunities for McManus in scoring range.

Nov 1, 2022 6:14 AM EST


Misses two kicks

McManus missed one of his two field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets.

Analysis: McManus failed on a PAT to begin the day, then went wide right on a 56-yard attempt with his next kick. Although he subsequently rallied with a 44-yard make, it wasn't the veteran's best performance as Denver suffered a close defeat at home.

Oct 25, 2022 3:05 PM EST


Hits double figures

McManus made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Monday night's 19-16 overtime loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: McManus converted from 51, 27 and 48 yards on his three field goals. The veteran has now notched at least nine points in four of six games this season, giving him good value despite Denver's offense struggling.

Oct 18, 2022 4:54 PM EST


Makes three field goals in loss

McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts and did not have any extra-point tries in Thursday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts.

Analysis: McManus accounted for all of the Broncos' nine points Thursday, as the offense continued its slow start to the 2022 season. The veteran kicker's only miss came on a blocked kick by the Colts late in the third quarter. Through five games, McManus now boasts 37 points, ranking third among kickers league-wide. If the Broncos' continue to finish offensive drives, the 31-year-old could continue to see plenty of opportunities to add to his impressive start.

Oct 8, 2022 8:05 AM EST


Misses extra point

McManus made his only field-goal attempt but missed one of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Raiders.

Analysis: McManus has now missed a kick in three of four games this season. Despite those misfires, he still sports 28 points on the campaign, ranking in the middle of the pack among kickers league-wide.

Oct 4, 2022 5:10 PM EST


Misses field goal

McManus made one of his two field-goal attempts and did not have any extra-point tries in Sunday night's 11-10 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: McManus drilled a 55-yard field goal on his first kick, but he went wide right from 53 yards on his second attempt. Through three games, he now sports 23 points, tying him for tenth league-wide at his position.

Sep 27, 2022 4:20 PM EST


Scores double digits

McManus made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Texans.

Analysis: McManus converted from 20, 24 and 50 yards on his three field goals, responding well after missing a deep kick for the win in Week 1. Through two games, he now boasts 20 points, ranking second among kickers league-wide.

Sep 20, 2022 4:47 PM EST


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