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Santos converted both of his field-goal attempts while adding five extra points in Chicago's 41-17 victory over the Jaguars on Sunday.

Santos hasn't missed a field-goal attempt since Week 3, and although he's been an inconsistent fantasy option, he's posted double digits in each of his last three games, making him a potential streaming option in Week 17 against the Packers.

Sanders converted all four of his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries during Saturday's 26-25 win over the Raiders.

Sanders was accurate as usual in a game so close the Dolphins could scarcely afford any mistakes. Through 15 contests, Sanders has converted 34 of 37 field-goal tries (92 percent) and all 34 of his extra-point attempts. He'll look to close out strong against the Bills in Week 17.

McLaughlin (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns.

McLaughlin was claimed off waivers by the Jets on Dec. 14, but he has yet to suit up for Gang Green. Sam Ficken will continue to be the team's starting kicker.

Folk (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Folk has been tending to a back injury since early November, but he's still suited up for each of the Patriots' last seven contests, making all 14 field-goal attempts and 15 of 16 point-after tries. In New England's other matchup with Buffalo this season, he struck true on both FGAs and his sole extra-point try.

Pittsburgh elevated Wright to the active roster Saturday.

Chris Boswell has been ruled out ahead of Week 16 because of a groin injury, aligning the 24-year-old Wright for his second NFL appearance. The UCF product went 2-for-2 on extra points while converting his lone field-goal try of 37 yards during a Week 13 loss to Washington.

Boswell (groin) will not play Sunday against the Colts.

The fact Boswell was unable to practice Friday seemed to indicate this designation would occur. The Steelers called up Matthew Wright, who will step in as the team's starting kicker, from the practice squad in a corresponding move.

Prater (back) is active for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

Prater sat out Wednesday's practice with his back injury before logging a limited session Thursday, but the two-time Pro Bowler is officially in the clear for Week 16. The 36-year-old remains without a game absence since 2014, though he's in the midst of a slumping 2020 campaign that's consisted of a 74.1 percent field-goal conversion rate over 27 attempts.

Lutz connected on all seven of his extra-point attempts and his lone field-goal attempt in the Saints' 52-33 win over the Vikings on Friday.

The Saints' kicker attempted just one field goal, but the team's seven rushing touchdowns were fruitful for him, as he knocked in all seven extra points. Lutz gets Carolina in Week 17.

The Cardinals signed Maher to the practice squad Friday, Darren Urban of the team's official site reports.

Zane Gonzalez (back) is out for the rest of the regular season, and Mike Nugent has taken his place as the Cardinals' starting kicker in the meantime. Nugent has been perfect, hitting all five field-goal attempts and all six extra-point tries, so Maher is merely an emergency kicker option as the Cardinals make their playoff push. The 31-year-old played 13 games for Dallas last year, connecting on 20 of 30 field-goal attempts and all 36 extra-point tries.

Boswell (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

The 29-year-old was added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant, and he was unable to participate at Friday's practice. The Steelers figure to promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad Saturday if Boswell's availability remains in question.