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Bucs journal: Kicker Nick Folk has up and downs against Jaguars

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Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE — If the Bucs had hoped for a drama-free night in their kicking game, they'll have to wait another week.

Nick Folk, all but handed the kicking job with Roberto Aguayo getting cut on Saturday, stumbled in his first opportunity to solidify himself as a reliable veteran foil.

Folk's extra point on the opening touchdown -- hit with a low trajectory — was blocked by 6-foot-8 Jaguars DL Calais Campbell. Folk was good on two field goals in the first half, connecting from 36 yards and 29 yards.

But given a shot in the fourth quarter, Folk lined up for a 47-yard field goal — the same distance that Aguayo missed from late in last week's game, sealing his fate.