Matt Prater is noted as the last Lions kicker to win the NFC Special Teams Player of the Month award, achieving this honor in September 2017. He is part of an exclusive group in franchise history, alongside Jason Hanson, to receive this recognition.

Matt Prater is among the seven kickers currently on injured reserve, highlighting the ongoing struggles within the place-kicking community this season. His absence contributes to the broader trend of injuries affecting kickers across the league, as teams scramble to find reliable replacements amid a high turnover rate at the position.

Matt Prater has been sidelined due to a knee injury, leading to Chad Ryland stepping in as the kicker. Ryland has performed well, making all but one of his kicks in Prater's absence.

Matt Prater ranks third among kickers in the NFL for made field goals from 2014 to 2023, with 259 successful attempts. His performance underscores the high standards for accuracy and reliability that teams expect from their kickers.

Matt Prater ranks third in made field goals from 2014 to 2023, with 259 successful attempts. His performance underscores his consistency and reliability as a kicker in the NFL.