Saints’ Daniel Carlson Missed Kicks Re-Open Charlie Smyth Decision
Missed kicks by Saints kicker Daniel Carlson have reopened discussion about Charlie Smyth, who was earlier projected as New Orleans' kicker before being cut in the preseason.
Daniel Carlson Start or sit, Week 6
K · New Orleans Saints · #10
Final
1.0 pts
0 FG, 1 XP
PPR scoring.
Status
- Depth chart
- PK #1
- Special teams
- College
- Auburn
- Experience
- 9 seasons
Week
Week 6
Matchup
New York Giants
DFS salary
—
Projection
7.0
Recent form
- Wk 5vs MINL 13-230.0 pts
- Wk 4vs ATLL 24-450.0 pts
- Wk 3vs LVL 27-350.0 pts
- Wk 2@ BALW 24-170.0 pts
- Wk 1@ DETL 30-310.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · NO | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · LV | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Daniel Carlson: quick answers
- Who does Daniel Carlson play in week 6?
- Daniel Carlson faces New York Giants with the New Orleans Saints.
- Is Daniel Carlson injured?
- Daniel Carlson has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Daniel Carlson
Daniel Carlson's recent missed kicks for New Orleans have reignited debate over the team's kicker situation, with some pointing back to Charlie Smyth, who was in the mix before being released during the preseason. The misses raise questions about Carlson's job security and whether the Saints could revisit other options at the position.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
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