has practiced punting from time to time over his 11-year place-kicking career, but never has he been asked to do it for real in a game.
That's until Kasey Redfern suffered a knee injury early in Detroit’s 35-23 win over Arizona Sunday, pressing Prater into double duty.
“That’s the first time something like that’s ever happened and hopefully nothing serious with Kasey (Redfern) and he comes back quick,” Prater said. “Hats off to the guys up front protecting and Mule (Don Muhlbach) snapping. He always does a great job.”
Prater punted four times total with a 34.