MATT AMMENDOLA

Though Matt Ammendola missed the game-tying field goal for the Cardinals, Justin Pugh reminded reporters that the loss isn't just on one guy.

Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Justin Pugh defended Matt Ammendola after the kicker missed a potential game-tying field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Jalen Hurts ran for two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles remained the NFL’s only unbeaten team, beating Arizona 20-17 on Sunday after Matt Ammendola’s late field-goal attempt for the Cardinals sailed wide right.

The Kansas City Chiefs released kicker Matt Ammendola Monday after he struggled in Sunday's 3-point loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts beat the Chiefs 20-17.

A former deputy Nevada attorney general accused of a 1972 killing in Honolulu told a Reno judge Wednesday he wants to fight extradition to Hawaii because he believes his constitutional rights were violated when he was arrested last week. (Sept. 22)

Lost in the drama of the Chiefs’ comeback win over the Chargers last week was the fact that Kansas City, with its star quarterback and offensive-minded head coach, had five opportunities on third-and-short and converted just once.

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.

It’s sometimes hard to believe that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for all that he’s accomplished during his young but brilliant NFL career, would carry such a considerable chip on his shoulder.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid criticized the field inside State Farm Stadium on Tuesday after two Kansas City players slipped on the turf and sustained injuries during their 44-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals last week.

The Texans released former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers kicker Matt Ammendola.

The Texans have signed former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers kicker Matt Ammendola, according to league sources.

With only the Sunday night matchup between the Broncos and Chiefs remaining, kickers have already combined to miss seven extra points on the day.

Matt Ammendola caught the snap, booted the ball with his right leg and sent it soaring downfield 50 yards. Well, the fact the New York Jets rookie placekicker hadn't previously attempted a punt in a game — not college, not high school, not ever — made it even more impressive. “I've actually never punted, which is the craziest thing,” a smiling Ammendola said.