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Gay Claims Raiders Kicker Spot | Las Vegas Raiders News
The Raiders’ kicking battle has a winner: veteran Matt Gay edges out rookie Kansei Matsuzawa for the starting job, thanks to a solid preseason finale where he nailed four of five field goals. Matsuzawa struggled with misses and inconsistent kickoffs, making Gay’s performance look decisive. But don’t celebrate yet—Gay’s track record is shaky, especially after his worst season in 2025. The team’s still watching Matsuzawa (who has an international pathway exemption) and eyeing free agents like Prater and McManus, meaning Gay’s job isn’t guaranteed—he’s got to prove he can deliver in the regular…
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