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Fairbairn converted one of two field-goal attempts and one of three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 25-22 loss to the Patriots.

Fairbairn's typically a better kicker than he showed Sunday, so the temptation is to write this off as a bad week. The missed field goal was an excusable 56-yard try, but the two missed extra points and a kickoff that went out of bounds were problematic. It should be noted that these were his first attempts since returning from a leg injury in Week 4. Other than a kickoff, he did not make the field during last week's 40-0 loss to Buffalo.

Gonzalez made all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Eagles.

Gonzalez converted from 48, 43 and 50 yards on his field goals, turning in what was easily his best performance as a Panther. With 28 points through four appearances this season, Gonzalez will hope his kicking momentum carries into a Week 6 matchup versus the Vikings.

McLaughlin went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his extra-point kicks in Sunday's 47-42 loss to the Chargers.

McLaughlin was perfect again and has converted all 22 kicks -- nine field goals and 13 extra-points -- through five weeks. This was McLaughlin's second double-digit effort in the last three weeks. A third-year journeyman that's kicked for six teams since entering the NFL in 2019, McLaughlin has earned permanency for the first time.

Santos converted a pair of field goals as well as a pair of extra points in the Bears' 20-9 win over the Raiders on Sunday.

Santos has scored between six and eight points in each of the Bears' last four games, and although he's yet to show a high-scoring ceiling, he's had a reliable floor over the past month.

Wright is active for Sunday's game against the Titans and will handle kicking duties.

Wright was elevated from the practice squad for Sunday's game and will operate as Jacksonville's kicker with Josh Lambo (coach's decision) inactive. Wright made his team debut last week and made all three of his PAT attempts.

Folk (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

As expected, the veteran kicker, who has logged 35 points through his first four contests this season, will suit up Sunday for a game in which the Patriots should have their share of scoring opportunities against a 1-3 Houston squad helmed by rookie QB Davis Mills.

Wright was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.

Wright will join the active roster for a second straight game after he converted all three of his extra-point tries last week. Josh Lambo could be active, but Wright seems to have a good chance to handle kicking duties against Tennessee.

Folk (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Folk has played through his left knee injury in recent weeks and was able to practice in a limited capacity this week. Despite the questionable tag, he's expected to be ready for Sunday's matchup.

Myers connected on one of two field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Thursday's 26-17 loss to the Rams.

Myers has now missed two of his last four field-goal tries after sending a 35-yard attempt wide left Thursday. Having attempted just five field goals this season, Myers' upside is capped anyway, so fantasy managers should be concerned with him missing chip shots. He'll look to get back on track in Week 6 against the Steelers.

Folk (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Folk has been playing through the knee injury the past couple weeks and continued to nurse the issue at Wednesday's practice. The fact he's still practicing in some capacity indicates he should be able to play at Houston this weekend.