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  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Gets three-year extension

    Gano signed a three-year contract extension with the Giants on Friday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

    Gano gets some job security just before the start of the 2023 season in a move that will also free up cap space for the Giants. The 36-year-old kicker earned his extension with a strong three-year stretch since joining the Giants, during which Gano has converted 89 of 97 field-goal attempts.

  • Jake Moody K | WAS

    49ers' Jake Moody: Cleared to play

    Moody (quadricep) was removed from the 49ers' injury report and will play Sunday against the Steelers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Moody pulled his quad during the preseason but has been cleared to kick for Week 1. Likely kicking at less than 100 percent and on the road in a game with a projected low scoring total, Moody isn't an exciting fantasy option Sunday.

  • Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Perfect in Week 1 loss

    Butker converted both of his field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries during Thursday's 21-20 loss to the Lions.

    Butker is off to a strong start to kick of the 2023 season, though his accuracy wasn't enough to put the Chiefs on top in Thursday's narrow loss. Next week's road matchup against Jacksonville could be a more high-scoring affair for Kansas City, especially if Travis Kelce (knee) is back on the field to assist Patrick Mahomes and the passing game.

  • Lions' Riley Patterson: Minimal output

    Patterson did not attempt a field goal but converted all three PAT tries during Thursday's 21-20 win over Kansas City.

    Detroit was relatively disappointing on offense given the standard it set last season. Patterson's output consequently suffered, as five drives ended in punts. Making matters worse for Patterson's fantasy output is that the Lions were able to punch in two touchdowns during two of the times they got into scoring position before fumbling the ball away on the third. Brighter days should be ahead for Patterson in advance of a Week 2 home game indoors at Ford Field.

  • Jake Moody K | WAS

    49ers' Jake Moody: Remains limited Thursday

    Moody (quadriceps) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

    After sitting out the 49ers' preseason finale due to a strained right quadriceps, Moody was deemed week-to-week by the team, but by Monday he was able to kick on a side field, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com. Moody now has logged back-to-back capped practices and seems on course to be available Sunday in Pittsburgh. Friday's injury report ultimately will unveil whether or not he heads into the weekend with a designation. If Moody isn't able to suit up, San Francisco has Matthew Wright at the ready on the practice squad.

  • Jake Moody K | WAS

    49ers' Jake Moody: Officially limited Wednesday

    Moody (quadricep) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Moody didn't suit up for the 49ers' exhibition finale due to a right quad strain, an injury that prompted San Francisco to label him week-to-week. Fellow kicker Zane Gonzalez (calf) also didn't play in that game, and after a stint on injured reserve, the team released him Tuesday with an injury settlement. As a result, Moody's only competition for kicker duties in the Bay Area is practice-squad member Matthew Wright. While Wright actually has NFL experience under his belt, head coach Kyle Shanahan told David Lombardi of The Athletic that the team expects Moody, a rookie third-round pick out of Michigan, to be available for Sunday's Week 1 road matchup with the Steelers.

  • Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Sidesteps injury report

    Pineiro (groin) wasn't included Wednesday on Carolina's initial Week 1 injury report.

    Despite having dealt with a groin issue since early August, Pineiro is apparently ready to go for Sunday's season opener at Atlanta. In a dome against an Atlanta defense that doesn't look overly imposing, Pineiro could make for a decent streaming option at kicker even though he's not backed by a high-powered offense.

  • Jake Moody K | WAS

    49ers' Jake Moody: On track for opener

    Moody (quadriceps) was on a side field Monday, kicking alongside recent practice-squad signing Matthew Wright, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

    Moody attempted short and mid-range kicks during the open portion of practice and reportedly had no trouble putting the ball high up on the net. He seems to be on track for Sunday's game in Pittsburgh, but the 49ers brought in Wright just in case Moody suffers a setback. As much as his team context hints at possible fantasy value this year, Moody will start the season with a tough matchup even if his quad proves to be a non-issue, playing at one of the harshest stadiums for kickers and against one of the few teams that can nearly match his when it comes to veteran talent on defense.

  • Matthew Wright: Joins San Francisco's practice unit

    The 49ers signed Wright to their practice squad Monday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

    With rookie third-rounder Jake Moody (quadriceps) currently questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, San Francisco could call on Wright to serve as its starting kicker in Week 1. In the meantime, he'll keep his leg warm on the practice squad.

  • Steelers' Chris Boswell: Wins placekicking job

    Boswell is set to begin the season as the Steelers' starting placekicker after the team waived B.T. Potter on Aug. 26, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.

    Boswell had some competition for his job during the offseason after converting just 71.4 percent of his field-goal attempts last year, but he had a strong preseason this year and managed to stave off Potter to keep his job. Boswell has had nine field-goal attempts from at least 50 yards in each of the last two seasons, and he converted 83.3 percent of those tries.

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