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The Steelers downgraded Boswell (hip) from questionable to doubtful for Monday's game versus Washington.

Boswell wasn't added to the Steelers' injury report until Saturday, an indication the hip issue may have surfaced during the team's final practice of the week. In any case, Boswell is trending in the wrong direction as Monday's game approaches, and he looks poised to miss his first contest since the 2018 season. The Steelers are expected to promote Matthew Wright from the practice squad to serve as their Week 13 kicker.

Boswell (hip) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Washington.

Boswell popped up on the injury report and was unable to practice Saturday after suffering a hip injury Friday. If Boswell is unable to play, expect Matthew Wright to be called up from the practice squad, though the Steelers have given no such indication the move could take place. Wright has not played in a game since he entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2019.

Koo has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Koo went a perfect 10-for-10 on field-goal tries and 8-for-8 on extra-point attempts over three November appearances. The 26-year-old has posted a sterling 96.7 percent overall conversion rate on field goals this season, while his 109 points represent an NFL high. Koo was limited during Wednesday's practice because of a quadriceps injury, but a full session Thursday shows he should be in the clear for a Week 13 matchup against the Saints.

Folk (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Folk carried a questionable tag into each of the last four games. He was active in each contest, connecting on all eight field-goal attempts and nine of 10 extra-point tries. Folk should be ready for Sunday's game and is a solid fantasy option against the Chargers' underwhelming defense.

McManus (personal) returned to practice as expected Friday, Troy Renck of ABC Denver7 reports.

McManus missed Thursday's practice with an excused personal absence but was back in the fold Friday. He should be all systems go for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Tucker converted both of his extra-point tries during Wednesday's 19-14 loss to the Steelers.

The Ravens were forced to hone in on touchdown opportunities due to Wednesday's unusual gamescript, leading to Tucker's first game of the season without a field-goal try. The usual stalwart will look to get back on track versus the Cowboys on Tuesday.

McManus was away from the team Thursday with an excused absence for personal reasons, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.

As Kils points out, McManus is expected to rejoin the team Friday ahead of its game Sunday against the Chiefs, so the kicker isn't in jeopardy of missing action. McManus connected on a career-long 58-yard field goal in last Sunday's loss to New Orleans, and with Drew Lock officially activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he could have more opportunities to score points in Week 13.

Koo (quadriceps) turned in a full practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Koo was a limited participant Wednesday while he nursed a right quad injury, but his ability to take every rep in practice a day later puts him on track to retain kicking duties for the Falcons in Sunday's game versus the Saints. The 26-year-old has actually been more accurate on field-goal attempts than extra-point tries this season, going 29 for 30 and 22 for 25 in those respective situations.

Boswell converted on both of his field-goal attempts while missing his only extra-point try in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.

Boswell's day got off to a slow start as he missed an extra-point try in the first quarter of Wednesday's game, but he converted on a pair of short field goals later in the contest. The 29-year-old has now converted on 94.7 percent of his field-goal attempts, but he's only made 88.6 percent of his extra-point tries this year. He'll face a slightly more favorable matchup against Washington next week.

Folk (back) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Folk has followed a limited practice regimen with the back issue every week since Week 9 before suiting up, so this week appears no different. Folk played hero in last week's win over the Cardinals, drilling the game-winning kick, along with nailing another field goal and both extra-point tries. Expect the veteran kicker to be on the field again for Sunday's clash with the Chargers.