New England Patriots
Stephen Gostkowski - #3 - K
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 215 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/28/1984 |
| Birthplace | Madison, MS |
| College | Memphis |
| Years played | 8 |
| Drafted | 2006, 4th round, 21st pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| FG | Pat | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 66 | 153 |
Kraft still optimistic about football in 2011
Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement on Saturday showing optimism that football will be played in 2011 despite the current NFL lockout.
Light moves up Patriots' priority list
When a new Collective Bargaining Agreement is struck and free agency can begin, the Patriots have one notable player left to attempt and re-sign: OLT Matt Light. And we hear the veteran could get more than a one-year deal.
Report: Patriots S Meriweather accused of being involved in shooting
Two shooting victims have accused Patriots S Brandon Meriweather of allegedly shooting them in Florida during a fight on Feb. 27.
Supreme Court won't review 'Spygate' case
The Supreme Court will not review a decision to throw out a lawsuit stemming from the Patriots' 2007 "Spygate" scandal.
Patriots positional analysis: specialists
This is the last in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's specialists.
Patriots positional analysis: Defensive backs
This is the eighth in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's defensive backs.
Patriots tender Green-Ellis, Page and Arrington
The Patriots made their tender offers official on Thursday, offering contracts to restricted free-agent RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis and S Jarrad Page, as well as CB Kyle Arrington, an exclusive-rights free agent.
Patriots OG Neal files retirement papers
Patriots OG Stephen Neal has retired, ending his 10-year career.
Report: Green-Ellis receives second-round tender
The Patriots tendered RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis at a second-round level, his agent Roosevelt Barnes told PFW correspondent and Boston Herald writer Ian Rapoport.
Patriots positional analysis: Linebackers
This is the seventh in a series of position-by-position looks at the Patriots' personnel entering the 2011 offseason. Today, we analyze New England's LB situation.
PLAYER NEWS
Gostkowski made a 20-yard field goal and kicked five extra points Monday in a 38-24 win at Miami.|||||||
Gostkowski also missed a 48-yard attempt.
The New England Patriots have lost Gostkowski for the season with a thigh injury.|||||||
Gostkowski felt tightness in his right thigh while warming up before Sunday's 34-14 loss at Cleveland. He didn't return after kicking off following a New England touchdown with 6:17 gone in the second quarter. Wide receiver Wes Welker handled placekicking the rest of the game. In five seasons with the Patriots, Gostkowski has made 84.3 percent of his field goal attempts. This season, he made 10 of 13 field goal attempts.
Gostkowski made all three of his attempts in Sunday's 24-21 playoff win over San Diego, capped by a 31-yard game-winner with 1:10 left.|||||||
The Patriots drafted Gostkowski in the fourth round of the draft to replace Adam Vinatieri, now with Indianapolis. So far he has come through, making all six of his attempts in the postseason, including a 50-yarder against the Chargers.
Gostkowski stood up to the pressure in Sunday's 37-16 playoff victory against the New York Jets by making all three field-goal attempts.|||||||
Gostkowski will kick on the road in the playoffs for the first time Sunday at San Diego.
Gostkowski is gearing up for his first career playoff game Sunday against the New York Jets. He had a difficult season, making 20 of 26 field goals.|||||||
Gostkowski is replacing a living legend in Adam Vinatieri. He might crumble under the pressure.
