Riley Patterson

The Detroit Lions sent a conditional seventh-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for K Riley Patterson, releasing WR Keytaon Thompson in the process.

Fantasy Impact

Patterson was on the verge of being released when the Jaguars signed veteran K Brandon McManus on Thursday morning, but the Lions moved to keep him off the waiver wire. Patterson, who went undrafted in 2021, played his first season for the Lions, setting a franchise record for consecutively made field goals to start a career. His career mark of 87.8% on field goals will allow him to compete for a 2023 roster spot with veteran Michael Badgley and XFL signee Parker Romo. The Lions converted just 80% of their field goals last season, the seventh-worst mark in the NFL.

Riley Patterson converted all five of his kicking attempts in a 31-3 route of Houston.

Fantasy Impact

Patterson converted on all four extra point attempts and a 53 yard field goal attempt in Sunday’s win. Patterson and the Jaguars will take on the Titans in Week 18.

Riley Patterson converted on four of his five field goal attempts and his lone extra point attempt to pace the Jaguars to a 19-3 win over the Jets.

Fantasy Impact

Patterson connected from 32, 37, 41, and 45 yards to help push the Jaguars to the win Thursday. The 23-year-old came into Thursday converting on just 85.2% of his field goal attempts. The Jaguars and Patterson will take on Houston in Week 17.

Riley Patterson converted on all six of his kicks in a 40-34 win over Dallas.

Fantasy Impact

Patterson converted on four extra point attempts and a 33 yard and 48 yard field goal in the win. Patterson connected with his longest field goal of the day to force the game to overtime. With the Jacksonville offense running hot right now, Patterson is a solid streaming option heading into Week 16.

Riley Patterson connected on all six of his kicks in a 36-22 win over the Titans Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Patterson converted on 33, 37, and 43 yard field goal attempts in the win. The 23-year-old kicker connected on all three extra points. Despite the solid day, Patterson is converting on just 81.8% of his kicks this season. Fantasy managers should find another kicker for Week 15.