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Jim Caldwell Defends Timeout Call Preceding Jets' Big Sideline Strike

By John OehserJan 9th 2011 – 4:59PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- A day later, Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell had no regrets. Caldwell, widely criticized for calling a timeout during the New York Jets' game-winning drive in a 17-16 Jets victory in an AFC wild-card game Saturday, said on Sunday he didn't believe the decision was a bad one. "You can look at it a...

Nick Folk Hits Game-Winning Field Goal vs. Colts (Video)

By FanHouse StaffJan 8th 2011 – 11:50PM

Adam Vinatieri looked like he'd be the hero Saturday night when he hit a 50-yard field goal with 57 seconds left to put the Colts ahead, 16-14. But the Jets' Nick Folk had other plans. After a quick drive by New York moved the ball to the Indianapolis 14 with three seconds left, Folk nailed a 33-yard FG as time expired to...

Jets vs. Colts: Nick Folk Kicks Peyton Manning, Colts Out of Playoffs

By John OehserJan 8th 2011 – 11:07PM

INDIANAPOLIS -- Nick Folk kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired to give the New York Jets a 17-16 AFC Wild-Card victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday night. Adam Vinatieri, who twice kicked game-winning Super Bowl field goals for New England early in his career, converted a 50-yard...

Bad Choices and Better Alternatives for the Fantasy Playoffs: Part 2

By R.J. WhiteDec 3rd 2010 – 12:30PM

We've already covered the bad choices and better alternatives for your fantasy playoffs at the quarterback and running back positions. Now it's time to look at wide receivers, tight ends, defense/special teams and yes, even kickers. Wide Receivers Bad Choice: Terrell Owens, CIN. T.O. has struggled in recent weeks,...

Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: K

By Sean LalleyNov 24th 2010 – 11:30PM

Thanks for nothing last week Dan Carpenter. Really? After I've been denying you your due credit and I finally surrender to you being a commodity for the rest of the season, you go and post a ZERO? Ah yes, I know it's not your fault. It's the fault of your crummy offense and we all know you can't score points without...

Nick Folk News From the Web

  • 05/09/12 New York Jets expect competition at kicker between... Source: NFL The New York Jets are looking forward to a little competition at the kicker position again this year after signing nine-year veteran Josh Brown , special teams coach Mike Westhoff told the New York Daily News on Tuesday.
  • 05/01/12 Jets sign free agent kicker Josh Brown to compete with... Source: NJ.com The Jets' interest in position battles extends as far as their special teams, as evidenced by the Tuesday signing of former Seahawks and Rams kicker Josh Brown.
  • 04/27/12 Bridgewater 2, Guilford 1 Source: Augusta Free Press - Waynesboro VA Kevin Chandler pitched a complete-game five-hitter Thursday and the Eagles pushed across an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth inning to defeat Guilford, 2-1, in the opening round of the ODAC baseball tournament at Lynchburg's City Stadium.
  • 04/25/12 Goal.com All-Access: Red Bulls unveil night lounge... Source: Goal.com Celebrities and athletes from other sports have been making their presence known at Red Bull Arena through three home games so far this season.

Background on Nick Folk

Nicholas "Nick" Alexander Folk (born November 5, 1984) is an American football kicker who currently plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League.

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