Washington Commanders Could Look for New Kicker After Struggles vs. Miami Dolphins

The Washington Commanders may want to swap kickers after Riley Patterson missed two key field goals.

Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders place kicker Riley Patterson (15) kicks off during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Commanders are kicking themselves after a 13-6 loss against the Miami Dolphins in Saturday's second preseason game.

During the contest, kicker Riley Patterson missed field goals from 49 and 43 yards out early in the game that would have given Washington six more points on the scoreboard.

Had Patterson made those, the Commanders likely would have lined up for another field goal to take a lead with less than a minute to go in the game instead of going for it on fourth down.

Patterson's miscues are a concern, and if it were a regular season game, there would be cause for a change. But why not make the move now before the year begins?

A player the Commanders could replace Patterson with is Brayden Narveson, who is currently kicking behind Nick Folk with the Tennessee Titans.

Narveson made three field goals, including a 59-yarder and a 46-yard game-winner in the Titans' 16-15 win against the Seattle Seahawks yesterday, proving that he can be a strong kicker in the league.

In the NFL, kicking is all about results, and if Patterson is unable to deliver, Washington can find someone else who can.

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