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Maher didn't attempt a field goal or PAT during Thursday's 31-6 loss to Buffalo.

New Orleans' Trevor Siemian-led offense had immense difficulty moving the ball against the Bills' elite defense. When the Saints were finally able to find the end zone, they went for two. As long as Alvin Kamara (knee) is sidelined and Siemian remains under center, Maher shouldn't be considered for fantasy purposes.

Santos made three of four field-goal attempts along with an extra point in the Bears' 16-14 win over the Lions on Thursday.

Santos was a hero when he kicked a short field goal as time expired to give the Bears their fourth win of the season. Despite his strong performance, his only miss was when he was short on a 53-yard attempt. Although he's scored at least nine points in three of his last four games, he's also been held to fewer than four points three times over his last six games, making him a volatile fantasy option.

Patterson is expected to serve as the Lions' kicker Thursday against the Bears after Aldrick Rosas wasn't elevated from the practice squad Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Patterson was signed off the Patriots' practice squad Nov. 16, but he was inactive for the Lions' loss to the Browns in Week 11 while Rosas handled kicking duties. Despite Rosas hitting his only field-goal attempt in that game, he reverted to the practice squad following the contest and will stay there for now. Rosa's reversion leaves Patterson as the only kicker on the active roster, so he'll be in line to make his NFL debut Week 12.

Butker missed one of three field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cowboys.

Butker started by missing his opening PAT, but he subsequently converted a 37-yard field goal on Kansas City's next drive. After a PAT and a 53-yard make next, Butker ended by going wide right on a 51-yard attempt. Overall, it was a shaky performance from the veteran, who has now missed at least one kick in back-to-back games going into the bye week.

Fairbairn made all three of his field-goal attempts but missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 22-13 win over the Titans.

Fairbairn split the uprights from 43, 24 and 37 yards on his field goals, helping him reach double-digit points despite his misfired PAT. After that season-best tally, Fairbairn will strive to keep his scoring touch in Week 12 versus the Jets.

Tucker made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday's 16-13 win over the Bears.

Tucker converted from 35, 27 and 46 yards to rebound from an uncharacteristic miss in Week 10. Heading into Sunday's matchup against the Browns, Tucker now sports 81 points on the season.

Prater missed two of three field-goal attempts and one of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Seahawks.

Prater converted his first PAT before missing his second as well as a 39-yard field goal during the second quarter. Although he responded by hitting a 53-yard attempt to begin the second half, Prater subsequently missed a 36-yarder in the fourth. He ended by making another extra point, but overall it was Prater's worst performance of the campaign. Considering he'd gone five straight games without a miss prior to Sunday, Prater will aim to get back on track when the Cardinals return from their bye to face the Bears in Week 13.

Carlson (illness) was estimated as a full participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice.

Carlson wasn't available for Monday's walk-through practice while he dealt with the illness, but his ability to practice in full a day later clears the way for him to play Thanksgiving Day in Dallas. The fourth-year kicker has converted on 19 of 22 field-goal tries and 20 of 22 extra-point attempts through the Raiders' first 10 games.

Hopkins made both field-goal attempts along with all five of his extra points in the 41-37 victory over the Steelers on Sunday.

Hopkins was able to convert on a 30-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 41-yard field goal in the third quarter, although the latter was initially missed before an offsides penalty allowed for a re-kick. The veteran kicker has now made all seven of his field-goal attempts since joining the Chargers.

Badgley converted both field-goal attempts from 36 and 35 yards along with all five extra-point attempts in Sunday's win at Buffalo.

Badgley has converted all nine field goals and all 24 extra points in six games since joining the Colts. He's playing so well, the Colts have said that former starter Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) will remain on injured reserve for the foreseeable future.