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Badgley (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

While there are no reports stating Badgley has suffered a setback, he participated in every practice last week in some capacity, so this is concerning. Ty Long will continue kicking if Badgley can't play in Sunday's game versus the Dolphins.

Pineiro (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Rich Campbell of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Pineiro is battling a pinched nerve in his right knee, so it's not a major surprise to see him as a non-participant Wednesday given the quick turnaround from Monday's win over the Redskins. The 24-year-old appeared to be in significant pain during the contest, which clouds his availability going forward.

Hopkins made only one of his two field-goal tries and did not attempt an extra point in Monday night's 31-15 loss to the Bears.

Hopkins converted from 35 yards as the first-half clock expired, but that only came after he missed wide left from 43 yards earlier in the quarter. Then, with the Redskins seeking to make up points, they opted for two-point conversions following both of their second-half touchdowns, restricting Hopkins' involvement. Through three games, the veteran now boasts just 15 points.

Zuerlein made two of his three field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday night's 20-13 victory over the Browns.

Zuerlein made good from 53 and 37 yards, but went wide right on a 48-yard attempt during the second quarter. Although he's now missed two kicks through three games, his 29 points still give him excellent fantasy value.

Prater made two of his three field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Eagles.

Prater converted from 25 and 33 yards on his two makes, which both came during the second quarter. Although he later had a 46-yarder blocked with under two minutes remaining in the game, Detroit's defense stood tall to preserve the Lions' victory. Through three games, Prater sports 19 points, but has now missed three kicks in his last two outings.

Santos made his lone extra-point try but did not attempt a field goal in Week 3's 20-7 loss to the Jaguars.

Santos has converted 11 of 12 kicks for the Titans through three games, but has seen his point total decline each week. He'll hope the offense can give him more scoring opportunities against the Falcons this Sunday.

Coach Bruce Arians said Gay will retain his starting kicker job, Abbey Radeka of Florida Football Insiders reports.

Gay's job came into question following this past Sunday's 32-31 loss to the Giants. He was called upon often, converting on field goals from 47, 27, 52 and 23 yards, but he missed two extra points and a 34-yard field-goal that would have won the game. The Buccaneers might not have been in that position if Gay hit those extra points, and the missed would-be game-winning field goal added insult to injury. Arians is sticking by his kicker, however, but another performance like this will surely test his loyalty. Gay will look to rebound against the Rams in Week 4.

Elliott made his only field-goal attempt and added three extra points in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Lions.

Elliott got the Eagles on the board with a 25-yarder in the first quarter but wasn't called on again in the game except to add extra points. With the Eagles offense struggling to give him opportunities, there are probably better options in fantasy as Philadelphia heads to Green Bay on Thursday.

Butker knocked home both of his field-goal attempts but went just 3-for-4 on extra-point attempts during Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Butker has attempted no fewer than four extra points per game and has made all of his six field-goal attempts, so there's little reason to be concerned with his one misfire. The Chiefs could have a big offensive day ahead again next week versus the Lions.

Pineiro is dealing with a pinched nerve in his right knee, Jason Lieser of The Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Pineiro went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made all four of his extra-point tries in Monday's win over the Redskins, but it was clear that the second-year kicker was playing through some major pain after he suffered the injury last week. The hero of the Week 2 win over the Broncos, Pineiro vows to overcome the injury, but that may not happen without some time off. Look for more updates on his status to come when the Bears resume practice later this week.