NFL Player News
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker: Breaks cold streak from distance
Tucker converted both of his field-goal attempts (56, 24) and all five of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's overtime win over the Bengals.
Tucker had been maligned of late for having failed to convert any field goals of 50+ yards this season after going 2-for-6 on such kicks last season. He shook off that cold streak when the Ravens needed it most, as he booted a beautiful 56-yarder with fade on it that sailed through the uprights to tie the game late in the fourth quarter. His game-winning kick had a lower degree of difficulty at just 24 yards. Concerns over Tucker's range are on hold for now as Baltimore heads into its Week 6 matchup against Washington.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Solid in narrow win over Patriots
Sanders converted three of four field-goal attempts during Sunday's 15-10 win over New England.
Sanders missed one field-goal try from 41 yards out, but he converted kicks from distances of 54, 47 and 32 yards away. He hasn't been afforded the chance to kick a PAT in three consecutive games. After a Week 6 bye, Sanders and the Dolphins will face off against the Colts on the road.
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Cam Little K | JAC
Jaguars' Cam Little: Flawless in Week 5
Little converted on all three of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 37-34 win versus the Colts.
Little had been doing well with the limited opportunities he saw during the first four games of the season, and he demonstrated consistency again Sunday. If Jacksonville can build on the offensive momentum it built in Week 5, Little seems to have the ability to deliver for fantasy managers. If the Jaguars revert to the mean they established for themselves through the first four weeks of the year, though, he won't be viable in most formats.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Perfect in prime time
Boswell made his lone field-goal attempt while converting both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.
Boswell was held to just one field-goal attempt for a second consecutive week Sunday, but he was still perfect on three kicks in the narrow defeat. The 33-year-old has been relatively busy over the first five weeks of the regular season, converting 12 of 13 field-goal attempts while making all eight of his extra-point tries.
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Brandon Aubrey K | DAL
Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey: Gets attempt blocked Sunday
Aubrey connected on two of three field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
The second-year kicker drilled FGs from 33 and 55 yards out in the first half, but Aubrey had a 38-yard attempt blocked in the third quarter, which goes into the books as his second miss of the season in 16 field-goal tries. He's still a perfect 9-for-9 on PATs, and no kicker in the league has more FG attempts through five weeks. Aubrey figures to be busy again in Week 6 against the Lions.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Wins it as time expires
Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Bills in Week 5.
Fairbairn drilled a 59-yarder as time expired to give Houston the win. He had earlier booted a 50-yarder and is now 8-of-9 from the 50 and beyond. This was the third time in five games he's posted double-digit points, and the eight-year veteran is averaging 8.4 points per game. The decision to give Fairbairn a three-year contract in the offseason was a wise one; his leg has been integral in two of Houston's four wins.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Back on track in loss
Hopkins converted both of his field-goal attempts and a lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Commanders in Week 5.
Hopkins, who had misses in each of the last two games, nailed all five his kicks. The field goals were from 51 and 31 yards. Hopkins averaged 8.2 points per game in 2023, but the Browns' sputtering offense in 2024 has impacted his value. The kicker is averaging just 5.4 points per game through five weeks.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin: Perfect on six kicks Thursday
McLaughlin converted field-goal attempts of 53, 32 and 53 yards and all three extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 36-30 overtime loss to the Falcons on Thursday night.
McLaughlin once again put his elite long-distance prowess on display with his pair of 50-plus yard boots, his fourth and fifth makes from that distance in as many attempts this season. The veteran is still perfect on field-goal tries (10-for-10) on the campaign and will continue to serve as a top fantasy option thanks to his leg strength, accuracy and connection to a talented Buccaneers offense. McLaughlin could be poised for another prolific performance when he faces off with the Saints in a dome environment in Week 6.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Another light workload
Zuerlein connected on his only field-goal attempt and made both PAT tries in Sunday's 23-17 loss to the Vikings.
Zuerlein connected from 32 yards in the third quarter after the Jets forewent what would have been a 44-yard field-goal attempt in the second quarter in favor of a pitiful attempt to pick up fourth-and-2 on the ground. That decision proved costly, as it forced the Jets to go for a touchdown down by six on their final possession after once again working their way into field-goal range. Zuerlein has made multiple field goals only once through five games.