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 |
Tuesday's 60-second rant: Bills "D" not getting it done vs. AFC East
The Bills' defense, especially up front, is not living up to its lofty expectations in two division losses.
Dolphins sign WR Gaffney, release WR Naanee
The Dolphins signed WR Jabar Gaffney and released WR Legedu Naanee, the team announced Tuesday.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Four
The AFC East standings may look close, but Week Four proved that the Patriots are still ahead of the class.
Pats dominate second half, rally to beat Bills
Tom Brady led New England on six consecutive second-half touchdown drives and the Patriots rolled to a 52-28 win over the Bills on Sunday.
Patriots' new safeties getting positive early reviews
The Patriots needed to upgrade their safety position opposite Patrick Chung, and their two additions are working out nicely.
Key matchup: Patriots interior O-line vs. Bills defensive tackles
If the Bills want to upset the Patriots for the second year in a row, they’ll need to disrupt Tom Brady, something they can do up the gut.
Patriots release TE Winslow
TE Kellen Winslow asked for and received his release from the Patriots on Thursday, ESPN first reported.
Raiders sign veteran DE Carter
The Raiders signed veteran DE Andre Carter, the team announced Wednesday. They cut second-year OT Joe Barksdale.
League fines Belichick $50,000
The NFL fined Patriots head coach Bill Belichick $50,000 for “impermissible physical contact with an official.”
Patriots sign DL McClain
The Patriots signed DL Terrell McClain on Wednesday and released DL Marcus Forston.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Three
The Bills and Jets are tied atop the AFC East with records of 2-1, and the Patriots are below .500 for the first time in nine years.
Ravens fight back to top Patriots
Justin Tucker kicked a 27-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Ravens a 31-30 victory over the Patriots.
Patriots sign Winslow, re-sign Branch, Koutouvides
The Patriots signed TE Kellen Winslow and re-signed WR Deion Branch and LB Niko Koutouvides.
Report: TE Winslow agrees with Patriots
The Patriots and TE Kellen Winslow Jr. have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, ESPN's James Walker reported Tuesday.
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.
