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ALLEN PARK, Mich. Adonis Rosa Yankees Jersey . - The Detroit Lions are looking for kicking help once again. The Lions released kicker Alex Henery on Monday, a day after Henery missed three field-goal attempts during Detroits 17-14 home loss to the Buffalo Bills. One of the misses was a 50-yard try in the final minute that would have given the Lions the lead. Henery also missed from 44 and 47 yards and went 1 for 5 during his two-week stint. Thats this business, wide receiver Golden Tate said. Either you handle your business or theyll find someone who will. Its tough weve had to experience that the last few weeks and its tough that thats held us back a little bit, but at the end of the day I dont think you can ever blame the game on any one (person). Detroit (3-2) also released rookie kicker Nate Freese after Week 3. Freese made just 3 of 7 attempts and was 0 of 4 from 40 yards or longer. The Lions will reportedly hold tryouts Tuesday as they look for yet another kicker to fill the void entering Sundays game at Minnesota (2-3). Weve got to find a performer, coach Jim Caldwell said. Weve got to get a guy whos consistent under pressure and able to put points on the board. In this league there are going to be close games. Guys in that position are going to decide a number of games and weve got to make certain we get the right guy for us. Kicking has been a concern for the Lions since Jason Hanson retired following the 2012 season, ending a 21-year career in Detroit. Veteran David Akers made 19 of 24 attempts in 2013 and was released at the end of the season. Asked why the team has struggled to find a successful kicker, Caldwell said its hard to determine how kickers will perform based on a tryout. You cant put them in a game situation and find out everything you need to know about them, Caldwell said. You have to certainly make your best guess and go with it and if its not, you get it corrected, and dont be ashamed to get it corrected. Kicking woes aside, the Lions offence has been underwhelming in recent weeks. Detroit scored one offensive touchdown against the Bills and converted just 1 of 9 third down attempts. I think its a matter of getting into a rhythm, running back Reggie Bush said. Weve got to do a better job of getting everyone on the same page and making sure were doing the fundamental things right, because we have great players in this offence. Injuries have also piled up on offence a€” star wide receiver Calvin Johnson suffered a right ankle injury against Buffalo, and his status for the Minnesota game is uncertain. Bush suffered an ankle injury in the second half against Buffalo. While the Lions were also without running back Joique Bell, who missed the game after suffering a concussion during a Week 4 win at the New York Jets. Both running backs were optimistic about their status against the Vikings. I feel good, Bush said Monday. Im gonna prepare like I can play Sunday. Its day to day and Im gonna do everything I can to be out there on the field. Bell said the side effects from his concussion werent severe and hes ready to get back on the field. Tate has emerged as a go-to option in Johnsons absence, getting seven catches for a career-high 134 yards against Buffalo. Hes hoping to stay consistent as Detroit travels to Minnesota in a first-place tie with Green Bay (3-2) in the NFC North. I think its gonna be a big week for this receiver group, Tate said. We dont know whats gonna happen with (Johnson). Hopefully hes out there, but we dont know whats gonna happen. Weve gotta show up big this week again. Ben Heller Jersey . 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He understands that a goal streak like hes on doesnt come around often. "Two weeks ago that probably would have got blocked and gone the other way on the attack," he said. "Thats how football goes, especially for strikers. We score a few games then you dont.&" Jairo Arrieta gave Columbus (3-1-3) the lead in the 39th minute with his first penalty kick attempt of his three-year Crew career after New York defender Kosuke Kimura fouled Justin Meram. Gleyber Torres Yankees Jersey. The Red Bulls (2-2-5) are 2-0-1 in their past three games. "Its a very good point for us," Red Bulls coach Mike Petke said. "I was pleased with many aspects of the performance tonight. Obviously, after the first seven minutes we should have been up 2-0. There were two breakaways." The Crew is winless in four (0-1-3) including three straight draws, after opening the season with three consecutive victories under first-year coach Gregg Berhalter. "It was a decent effort," he said. "Heads were down in the locker room after the game because we couldnt close it out; we couldnt get the three points but there were a lot of positives." ' ' '