NFL Player News

Hopkins missed his sole field-goal try during Sunday's loss to the 49ers.

Hopkins' miss came as he dealt with steady rain and muddy field conditions. In six of seven games this season, he's converted one or fewer field goals. Hopkins doesn't warrant fantasy consideration heading into Thursday's tilt against the Vikings.

Gonzalez made both field-goal tries and all three extra-point attempts during Sunday's win over the Giants.

Gonzalez continues to compile solid numbers. He's made 18 of 21 field-goal tries through seven games and has been perfect on point-after attempts. He'll look to keep his momentum up against a stingy New Orleans defense Week 8.

Myers made three of four field-goal attempts and converted a lone extra point in Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Ravens.

Myers remains perfect below 40 yards, as he converted on field goals from 31, 34 and 35 yards. However, Myers continues to struggle above the 40-yard mark, as he has made just one of four tries after he missed a 53-yard attempt wide right. He should have an intriguing amount of opportunities in Week 8 against the Falcons, who have allowed at least 34 points in three straight contests.

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.