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  • Browns' Dustin Hopkins: Plays significant role in upset win

    Hopkins converted four of five field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 19-17 win over San Francisco in Week 6.

    The Browns, operating without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson (shoulder), were expected to be outplayed by an undefeated 49ers team, but the defense and Hopkins' leg scored the upset victory. His 13 points were a season high and necessary on a day when the offense was led by former practice squad quarterback PJ Walker. It wasn't an easy day to kick in Cleveland -- San Francisco's Jake Moody missed two kicks -- but Hopkins connected from 42, 46, 50 and 29 yards while missing left from 47. One wonders what might have been had Cleveland stuck with the inconsistent Cade York. Hopkins is 12-for-14 on field-goals attempts and perfect on all five extra-point kicks.

  • Cairo Santos K | CHI

    Bears' Cairo Santos: Posts seven points

    Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts in the Bears' 19-13 loss to the Vikings on Sunday.

    Santos was very quiet over the first four games of the season, but he has scored 23 points over his last two games. If the Bears continue to show improvement on offense, Santos could work his way into being a streaming option at kicker.

  • Wil Lutz K | DEN

    Broncos' Wil Lutz: No field-goal attempts in loss

    Lutz did not attempt a field goal or PAT during Thursday's 19-8 loss to the Chiefs.

    Lutz's lack of involvement Thursday was a direct result of the Broncos' glaring offensive struggles against the Chiefs defense. Though Denver found the end zone late in the contest, the team elected to go for a two-point conversion while in catch-up mode. The veteran kicker has now made eight of his nine field-goal tries and has gone 11-for-12 on PATs through the first six games of the 2023 campaign. Lutz will look to bounce back when the Broncos host the Packers in Week 7.

  • Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Outstanding in TNF win

    Butker converted all four of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during the Chiefs' 19-8 win over the Broncos on Thursday night.

    Butker converted field goals of 52 and 60 yards out during Thursday night's win, and even some of his shorter kicks had to contend with heavy winds. The veteran kicker has been money for the Chiefs all season, as he hasn't missed a conversion on 15 field-goal attempts and 14 extra-point tries. Butker will work to keep up his momentum Week 7 against the Chargers.

  • Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Makes all kicks

    Pineiro made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 42-24 loss to the Lions.

    Pineiro converted a 33-yarder on his lone field goal. Through five games, he's missed only one of 18 total kicks, resulting in 35 points.

  • John Parker Romo: Cut from practice squad

    The Bears released Romo from their practice squad Tuesday.

    Romo has yet to kick in an NFL game. His roster spot on the practice squad went to veteran WR Collin Johnson.

  • Matt Prater K | BUF

    Cardinals' Matt Prater: Another quiet outing Sunday

    Prater made two of three point-after tries during Sunday's 34-20 defeat to the Bengals.

    After a strong start to the season in which he was 8-for-9 on field-goal attempts and connected on all four PATs in the first three weeks, Prater hasn't had as many opportunities the last two games (one made field goal, 3-for-4 on extra points). As a result, he's fallen all the way to a tie for 23rd in points per game among kickers with the Lions' Riley Patterson at 6.8. There's a chance for Prater to bounce back Sunday against a Rams team that has allowed 8.8 points per game to opposing kickers on the campaign.

  • Wil Lutz K | DEN

    Broncos' Wil Lutz: Extends perfect streak

    Lutz went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries while making his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Jets.

    Lutz was perfect on kicks for the fourth-straight week, continuing a solid start to the 2023 campaign. The veteran kicker connected on field goals from 22 and 23 yards out in the contest. Lutz will look to continue his perfect streak in Week 6 when the Broncos visit the Chiefs.

  • Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Rough outing on MNF

    Carlson converted one of three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Monday's 17-13 win over the Packers.

    Carlson had a 53-yard attempt blocked by the Packers near the end of the first half, and his next field-goal opportunity from 52 yards at the final two-minute warning clanked off the right upright. Although Carlson's three attempts were a season high, he finished the game with just one made field goal for a fifth consecutive week. The Raiders stay in Las Vegas for a Week 6 matchup against the Patriots.

  • Packers' Anders Carlson: Remains perfect on season

    Carlson made two field goals and an extra point in Monday's 17-13 loss to the Raiders.

    Carlson made two field goals for the second week in a row and is now a perfect 7-of-7 on field goals and 10-of-10 on extra points five games into his rookie season. While accuracy has not been an issue for Carlson, opportunity has been, and he has not put more than seven points on the scoreboard since recording eight points in Week 1.

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