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Fairbairn successfully converted two field-goal attempts and three extra-point kicks in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Raiders.

Fairbairn had a rocky start to the season, but he's nailed all of his kicks the last two weeks, looking like the reliable placekicker that led the NFL in scoring in 2018. Just like last season, he's been there for the Texans when there were unable to reach the end zone in five of their last 10 red-zone appearances. It looks like the recent focused work on the kicking operation -- the long snapper and holder included -- has paid off.

Lutz converted one of two field goals and all four of his extra-point attempts in the Saints' 31-9 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.

In a surprising turn of events, the ever-reliable Lutz has now failed to connect on three field-goal attempts over his last two contests. He remains a high-tier kicker option, despite his recent inaccuracies. He'll head into the Week 9 bye having made 16-of-20 field goals and 19-of-20 extra points.

Pineiro made three of five field-goal attempts in Chicago's 17-16 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Fantasy owners will certainly take the 10 points that Pineiro provided them, but he was ultimately the goat in this contest, missing a 41-yard field goal that kept the Bears from winning this game. His misses lowered his field-goal percentage to 80, but he only had missed a kick in one other contest this year. Despite reaching double digits in three different games, he's posted five or fewer points in three other contests, making him a volatile fantasy option.

McLaughlin will start at kicker against Chicago on Sunday.

McLaughlin is drawing the start for the fourth week in a row while Michael Badgley (groin) remains out. The rookie has hit all five of his extra point attempts and is 5-for-7 on field goal attempts over the past three weeks.

Badgley (groin) is inactive for Sunday's tilt against Chicago.

Badgley is inactive despite being a full participant at practice throughout the week. Chase McLaughlin will handle the kicking duties once again while Badgley sets his sights on returning next week.

McLaughlin is expected to start Sunday against the Bears, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Despite earning a questionable designation for Sunday's game, it appears as if Michael Badgley (groin) is still not expected to play, making way for McLaughlin to record his fourth consecutive start. The undrafted rookie is currently five for seven on field-goal attempts, including a 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's loss to the Titans.

Badgley (groin) is not expected to kick Sunday according to head coach Anthony Lynn, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

While Badgley was listed as a full participant at practice all week and drew a questionable designation following Friday's injury report, the second-year kicker evidently isn't ready to resume his kicking duties according to head coach Anthony Lynn. As a result, Chase McLaughlin is expected to make his fourth consecutive start.

Badgley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

Badgley was listed as a full practice participant all week and appeared primed to make his season debut Sunday, but there's apparently still some doubt about his availability. Chase McLaughlin would again handle kicking duties for the Chargers should Badgley be unable to play.

Badgley (groin) was a full participant for Wednesday's practice.

Badgley warmed up prior to last Sunday's clash against the Titans and, as evidenced by this news, looks to be nearing a return to the field. The team has yet to say Badgley will suit up for Week 8 against the Bears, but the Miami product appears ready to make his 2019 debut, bumping Chase McLaughlin from atop the depth chart.

Elliott made his only field-goal attempt as well as his lone extra-point try in Sunday night's 37-10 loss to the Cowboys.

Elliott converted from 38 yards on his field goal, which along with his extra-point make kept him perfect on the season. With only 41 points, however, Elliott places 19th among kickers in the category.