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Bryant went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and converted his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 24-10 loss to Tennessee.

The ageless wonder Bryant has been far from his usual productive self in terms of fantasy output, drawing only five field-goal attempts in four games, and missing on two of those tries. As a benefactor of a prolific Falcons offense, Bryant converted on exactly 34 field goals in both 2016 and 2017, but has only been afforded 26 attempts in 17 appearances since. Week 5 presents a hopeful matchup, as Bryant and the Falcons oppose a Texans team that has conceded an average of 2.8 field-goal attempts per game as a byproduct of a red zone defense that was tied for 14th in opponent red-zone touchdown percentage entering Week 4.

Pineiro was perfect on three field-goal attempts in Chicago's 16-6 victory over the Vikings on Sunday.

Pineiro appears fully recovered from a minor knee injury he suffered last week. He's attempted eight field goals over his last three games, making him a player who can be started in weekly fantasy lineups.

Santos made his lone field-goal attempt and made all three of his extra-point tries in Week 4 against Atlanta.

Santos connected on a 45-yard field goal with 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter to put the Titans up 17-7. He's now 3-for-4 on attempts from 40 or more yards away and also remains perfect on extra-point tries. While he missed a costly kick in Week 2 against the Colts, Santos has otherwise performed admirably in Ryan Succop's (knee) absence.

Pineiro (knee) is listed as active Sunday against the Vikings.

The Bears have called Pineiro's injury a pinched nerve in his right knee, which contained him to just one limited practice during Week 4 prep. No matter, he'll play through it for a second straight game versus a Minnesota team that has seen just one field-goal attempt from its opponents in 2019.

Elliott made four extra points in Thursday's 34-27 win over the Packers but did not attempt a field goal.

One shouldn't blame Elliott for his slow start, as he hasn't missed a field goal yet this season. The Eagles offense started the year slowly and then scored five touchdowns in this one, so the team never needed the Memphis product to try for three. He'll look to get more chances at home Week 5 against the Jets.

Badgley (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Badgley did not practice at all this week, so his absence doesn't come as a surprise. Ty Long is in line to handle the kicking duties once again in Badgley's absence.

Pineiro (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Vikings, Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com reports.

Pineiro played through the same injury last week, converting one of two field-goal attempts and each of his four extra-point tries in Monday's win over Washington. The Bears hadn't signed another kicker as of Friday afternoon, with Pinerio returning to a limited practice to close out the week, per Patrick Finley of The Chicago Sun-Times.

Badgley (groin) is not practicing Friday, Eric D. Williams of ESPN.com reports.

Badgley has not practiced in any capacity this week, and it looks as though he's in danger of missing Sunday's tilt in Miami. Expect Ty Long to take over kicking duties once again if Badgley can't suit up.

Pineiro (knee) did not practice Thursday.

Pineiro has logged two straight absences from practice to begin the week. He's managing a pinched nerve in his right knee and facing a quick turnaround after Monday's win over Washington, during which the 24-year-old appeared to be in visible pain. Pineiro will likely need to practice in some capacity Friday in order to suit up for Sunday's divisional tilt against Minnesota.

Badgley (groin) did not practice Thursday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.

Badgley practiced in full every day last week, so it's possible that he suffered a setback in his recovery. He appears to be trending towards sitting out Sunday's tilt against the Dolphins. Ty Long will handle kicking duties as long as Badgley remains sidelined.