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  • Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Converts six kicks

    Zuerlein made two of three field-goal attempts and all four extra-point attempts during Sunday's 34-7 win over the Cardinals.

    Zuerlein converted a couple chip shots from 27 and 33 yards, but he missed wide left from 41 yards during the first quarter. It was a much-needed performance for the Los Angeles offense after a few down weeks, and a matchup with Seattle awaits in Week 14. The 31-year-old has already missed six field goals this season -- his most misses since 2015 -- with most of his struggles coming in the 40-yard range (4-for-9).

  • Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Makes three field goals

    Hopkins converted three of four field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts during Sunday's 29-21 win over the Panthers.

    Hopkins had a 49-yard field goal blocked heading into halftime, but he still made attempts from 25, 36 and 42 yards. The 29-year-old has three-plus field-goal attempts in four of the last five games, as the Redskins continue to struggle finishing drives. Hopkins is 19-for-24 on field goals and has yet to miss an extra point on 12 tries.

  • Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Scores via trick play

    Sanders made his lone field-goal attempt and two of three extra-point tries during Sunday's 37-31 win over the Eagles. He also caught his only target for one yard and a touchdown.

    Sanders missed his first PAT of the season during Sunday's win, but he more than made up for it by hauling in a pass from punter Matt Haack on a fourth-and-goal trick play from Philadelphia's one-yard line. While Sanders can't be counted on to be utilized as a receiver going forward -- he was the first kicker to catch a touchdown pass since Jim Turner in 1977, per Jeff Kerr of CBSSports -- it's encouraging to see the Dolphins' offense operate with increased efficiency, which could allow the second-year pro increased attempts going forward.

  • Brett Maher K | LAR

    Cowboys' Brett Maher: Keeping kicking job

    Maher will remain the Cowboys' kicker for the team's upcoming game Thursday versus the Bears, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.

    After Maher missed two field goals in the Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bills to drop to a 67.8 percent FG rate for the season, Dallas brought three kickers in for workouts over the weekend. The team's brass apparently decided that sticking with Maher was the best option for another week, though he won't exactly have a favorable bounce-back spot as the Cowboys head outdoors to Soldier Field.

  • Cardinals' Zane Gonzalez: Makes lone extra point

    Gonzalez didn't try a field goal but connected on his only extra-point try in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Rams.

    The Cardinals struggled to the tune of just 198 yards of total offense and trailed by 20 points at halftime, so it was a negative game script for Gonzalez, who didn't try an extra point until the fourth quarter. Despite the disappointing performance, fantasy owners should still feel comfortable deploying Gonzalez against the Steelers in Week 14 since he's second in the league with 26 converted field goals this year.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Panthers' Joey Slye: Just three points

    Slye did not attempt a field goal but made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 29-21 loss to the Redskins.

    Slye maintained his job after a tumultuous Week 12, and although he wasn't involved much Sunday, the kicker at least converted all three of his kicking opportunities. That should help build back Slye's confidence, but the fact he's scored just 26 points over the last six games has seen his stock fall significantly.

  • Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Marginalized in win

    Fairbairn made all four of his extra-point kicks for four points in Sunday's 28-22 win over New England.

    The Texans were in the business of scoring touchdowns against New England's top-ranked scoring defense, which limited Fairbairn's scoring opportunities. Houston scored touchdowns on four of its five trips to New England's side of the field.

  • Matt Gay K | LV

    Buccaneers' Matt Gay: Perfect on four kicks

    Gay drilled field-goal attempts of 25 and 37 yards and made both extra-point tries in the Buccaneers' 28-11 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

    Gay bounced back from having missed three extra-point attempts versus the Falcons in a Week 12 win, putting together his third perfect performance over the last four games. A couple of typical rookie hiccups aside, Gay has converted an impressive 88.5 percent of 26 field-goal attempts on the campaign, including four of five tries from 50 yards or longer. The rookie will look to keep his strong numbers up against the Colts in Week 14.

  • Steelers' Chris Boswell: Perfect again in win

    Boswell made both his field-goal attempts (29, 39) and both his extra-point tries in Pittsburgh's 20-13 win over Cleveland on Sunday.

    Trailing 10-0 with under three minutes remaining in the first half, Boswell finally got the Steelers some points with his 39-yard field goal. After a quick three-and-out by the Browns, he capped a 69-yard drive that took under a minute and ended with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Devlin Hodges to James Washington to tie the game at 10-10. Boswell has been nearly perfect all season, converting all 23 extra point attempts and 23 of 25 field goal tries (92%). Only Josh Lambo has a better field goal success rate this season among kickers with 25 or more attempts. Boswell should have ample scoring opportunities against a Cardinals team that allows the third most points per game.

  • Mike Badgley K | BUF

    Chargers' Michael Badgley: Misses another field goal

    Badgley converted two of his three field-goal attempts and also knocked in both of his extra-point attempts in the 23-20 loss Sunday to the Broncos.

    The missed field goal came after the Chargers failed to generate more than a single yard after a critical fourth-quarter interception from middle linebacker Denzel Perryman, with Badgley's 55-yard attempt clanging off the left upright. The second-year kicker has now missed a field goal in three of his four games this season, although each attempt has come from at least 45 yards or longer.

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