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  • Jake Elliott K | PHI

    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Makes only attempt in loss

    Elliott made his only field-goal attempt in Sunday's 17-10 loss to New England and added an extra point.

    Elliott put a 42-yarder through the uprights to give the Eagles a 3-0 lead in the first quarter but wasn't called on again for three. The 24-year-old has just 13 field-goal attempts on the year and just three games with multiple tries.

  • Matt Prater K | BUF

    Lions' Matt Prater: No field-goal attempts

    Prater did not attempt a field goal but converted all three PATs during Sunday's 35-27 loss to the Cowboys.

    We knew coming into this that Prater may not get many opportunities to produce, but it wasn't because we thought Jeff Driskel would get the team into the end zone four times. It's actually a great sign for Prater's future outlook that Driskel was able to move the ball on a not-terrible Cowboys defense. While the tune may change when the Lions have to play tough Chicago and Minnesota teams in coming weeks, it's possible Driskel could allow Prater to have a respectable outing in the meantime when Detroit travels to Washington D.C. in Week 12.

  • Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Converts one of two FGs

    Hopkins made one of two field-goal attempts during Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Jets.

    Hopkins had both attempts come during the second quarter, but he hit the right upright on the second attempt and didn't have another chance the rest of the game. The Redskins attempted two-point conversions on both their fourth-quarter touchdowns. Hopkins is 12-for-16 on field goals and 9-for-9 on extra points this season and is a risky fantasy option due to the struggling offense.

  • Broncos' Brandon McManus: Misses key kick in loss

    McManus converted three of four field-goal attempts and a lone extra-point try in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Vikings.

    McManus connected on two kicks from beyond 40 yards and made another 29-yarder, but he pushed a 43-yard attempt wide right late in the fourth quarter. If McManus made that kick, it likely would've afforded the kicker a shot at a potential game-winning field goal on the Broncos' final drive. Instead, down four points, the offense was forced to go for the touchdown, and it was unsuccessful. McManus has nailed every kick under 40 yards this year, but he's misfired on four of 12 tries from beyond.

  • Nick Folk K | ATL

    Patriots' Nick Folk: Another perfect outing

    Folk made all three field-goal attempts during Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.

    Folk had three field-goal tries during the second quarter of Sunday's contest, and he took full advantage of New England's offense struggling to close out drives. The Patriots can be trusted to reliably provide scoring opportunities, making Folk a viable weekly fantasy option, but it's worth noting that the 34-year-old has yet to attempt a kick from 40 yards out or further this season.

  • Cardinals' Zane Gonzalez: Misses first extra point

    Gonzalez made both field-goal attempts and two of three extra-point tries during Sunday's 36-26 loss to the 49ers.

    Gonzalez converted field goals from 26 and 43 yards out during the Week 11 loss, but his missed extra point put a damper on an otherwise solid performance. Arizona's next matchup will come Dec. 1 against the Rams, during which Gonzalez will look to avoid any hiccups.

  • Brett Maher K | LAR

    Cowboys' Brett Maher: Perfect in win over Lions

    Maher connected on both his field-goal attempts and all three of his PATs in Sunday's 35-27 win over the Lions.

    The field goals were from 30 and 34 yards. It's only the fourth time all year Maher has booted multiple field goals, but his fantasy potential remains strong riding shotgun for a dynamic Cowboys offense -- he's gotten multiple FG attempts in six straight games and converted at least three PATs in eight of 10 contests.

  • Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Converts both PATs

    Sanders made both extra-point attempts during Sunday's 37-20 divisional loss to the Bills.

    Sanders has now logged four games without a field-goal attempt in 10 contests. His lack of opportunities Sunday came due to Miami's offense stalling with regularity, as has been the norm this season. The second-year pro isn't worth fantasy consideration heading into a Week 12 matchup against the Browns.

  • 49ers' Chase McLaughlin: Perfect as fill-in

    McLaughlin converted his lone field-goal attempt from 43 yards out and was 3-for-3 on point-after tries in Sunday's 36-26 win over Arizona.

    McLaughlin didn't suffer any mental blocks after shanking a potential game-winning field goal against Seattle last week, as he was a perfect 4-for-4 overall on kicks in a tight contest. Robbie Gould's (quadriceps) status will be up in the air heading into a primetime matchup against the Packers on Sunday, while the rookie fill-in has likely won back the trust of the team to continue kicking in the event its veteran starter is unable to go.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Panthers' Joey Slye: Just one attempt

    Slye made his only kick, a 31-yard field goal, in Sunday's 29-3 loss to the Falcons.

    Slye scored Carolina's only points, and although he did all that was required of him, the rookie's production has tailed off in recent weeks. In the Panthers' last four games, he's managed merely 16 points, marking a stark contrast compared to his 56 through the first six weeks.

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