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Lutz converted two of four field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 36-25 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Lutz set a new NFL record with 35 consecutive road field goals made before missing two of his next three attempts. The misses were uncharacteristic of such an accurate leg, and Lutz should be an elite option against a poor Cardinals defense in Week 8.

Bryant went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries, and made his only extra-point attempt during Sunday's 37-10 loss to the Rams.

The volume hasn't been there to support Bryant as a reliable fantasy boot, as he has only been afforded 1.4 field-goal attempts per game thus far this season. With those opportunities he hasn't been particularly efficient, either, missing three of 10 field goals, as well as a crucial extra-point attempt last week against Arizona that could have led the Falcons to an overtime opportunity instead of a one-point loss. Upcoming next is a seemingly favorable matchup against Seattle, as the Seahawks rank among the NFL's 10 worst defenses with 3.7 red-zone scoring opportunities allowed per game.

Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and two extra-point kicks for 11 points in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Colts in Week 7.

For the first time in five games, Fairbairn did not miss any of his kicks. The field goals were from 47, 31 and 26 yards. It was a trip back to last season for Fairbairn, who stepped in when the offense failed to score touchdowns three times in the red zone. He's made nine of 12 field-goal attempts through seven games.

Pineiro converted his only field-goal attempt in Chicago's 36-25 loss to the Saints on Sunday.

With the Bears' offense struggling to move the ball for the majority of this contest, Pineiro was fortunate to come out of this contest with five points. He's now scored five or fewer points in half of his games, and his downside makes him a risky fantasy option.

Badgley (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Per Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com, Badgley warmed up prior to Sunday's contest, which suggests his return to action is not far off. In his continued absence, Chase McLaughlin will handle the Chargers' Week 7 kicking duties.

McLaughlin will handle kicking duties against the Titans on Sunday.

McLaughlin will draw another start with Michael Badgley (groin) inactive. He's converted three of five field goals across two games with the Chargers.

Fairbairn and the rest of the kicking operation put in extra work this week, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.

One year after leading the NFL in scoring, Fairbairn has gotten off to an uneven start. He's missed four extra points and three field goals. Houston head coach Bill O'Brien has pointed to the entire operation as a root cause, so Fairbairn, holder Bryan Anger and long snapper Jon Weeks put in the extra time this week to lock down their technique.

Badgley (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Even though Badgley closed Week 7 preparations with back-to-back full practices, the Chargers apparently aren't fully convinced that he's moved past the right groin issue that has kept him sidelined all season. Chase McLaughlin -- who served as Los Angeles' kicker the past two weeks -- still remains on the roster, so unless he's released before Sunday's contest, Badgley's status will be muddled with a degree of uncertainty.

Badgley (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Badgley is practicing in full for the first time since suffering a knee injury Sept. 9, and he's resumed kicking. Barring any setbacks, he appears on track to make his season debut versus the Titans on Sunday. With Badgley finally operating without limitations, interim kicker Chase McLaughlin's time with the Chargers could be nearing an end.

Badgley (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Badgley was set to start kicking this week, and a limited participation bodes well for his return soon. The Chargers may still take precautions since Badgley already had a setback delay his return, so Chase McLaughlin will remain the kicker as long as Badgley is on the sidelines.