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Myers connected on a 42-yard field goal and an extra point in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Bears.

Myers continues to kick well, but his opportunities have been limited recently with New York's offense battling growing pains and injuries. He'll hope to see more action against the Dolphins in Week 9.

Boswell made his only field-goal attempt (42 yards) and all four of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 33-18 win over Cleveland.

After a rocky start, Boswell has put together back-to-back perfect games, and the Pittsburgh offense looks to be firing on all cylinders, averaging 34 points per game during their three-game winning streak. He'll face a tough test in Week 9 against the Ravens, who've allowed opposing kickers to average just 5.6 points per game this season, the second-best mark in the league. Boswell scored six points against them earlier this season.

Fairbairn converted all six extra-point attempts but did not get a field-goal attempt in Thursday's win over the Dolphins.

For the first time in 2018, Fairbairn was not asked to attempt a field goal. He has been a steady producer from the kicker spot all season, largely thanks to Houston's inability to finish in the red zone -- however, that was not an issue Thursday. The Texans scored touchdowns on all four trips to the red area, then scored two more beyond the 20-yard-line. Fairbairn entered the game having attempted a league-high 20 field goals.

Maher missed one of his two field-goal attempts and made both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Redskins.

Maher hit the left upright on a 52-yard attempt as time expired, erasing Dallas' hopes of heading into overtime. Prior to that letdown, he hit a 47-yarder during the fourth quarter. Through seven games, he's been pretty reliable, missing just two of 30 total kicking attempts.

McManus made his only field-goal attempt and all six of his extra-point tries in Week 7 versus the Cardinals.

McManus' lone field goal came from 41 yards. His nine points tied his season-high mark, and he's yet to miss any of his 29 total kicking attempts.

Butker knocked home one of his two field-goal attempts Sunday against the Bengals, but he also added six successful extra-point attempts.

Butker went a perfect 11-for-11 on field goals in the first six weeks of the season, but he finally misfired to the left on a field goal from 53 yards out. He's still perfect on extra points this season and should remain one of the valuable kickers in the league given the explosiveness of the Chiefs' offense.

Carlson agreed to a contract Tuesday with the Raiders, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Carlson will get his chance at redemption with the Raiders after he was cut by the Vikings following their Week 2 tie with the Packers. During that contest, Carlson missed all three of his field-goal tries, including two potential game-winners in overtime. The Vikings saw enough in the three-time second-team All-American to select him in the fifth round in April's draft, so Carlson at least offers some theoretical upside based on pedigree even if his limited NFL experience to date has been disappointing. Carlson will replace Matt McCrane, who was cut by Oakland in a corresponding move after converting only five of nine field-goal attempts over three games as the team's kicker.

Tavecchio connected on field-goal tries from 40, 50 and 56 yards out during Monday's 23-20 win against the Giants.

Just as he did last week, head coach Dan Quinn put his kicker in a high-pressure situation in the waning moments of a one-possession game. And once again, his kicker delivered in spades. In Week 6, it was Matt Bryant who connected on a 57-yard attempt with 1:10 left in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta put a much-needed interdivisional win on ice against Tampa Bay (Bryant injured his hamstring on the play). In another tight game against the Giants, the recently signed Tavecchio nailed a 56-yard try to push Atlanta's lead to two possessions with under two minutes to go. Whether it be Tavecchio or Bryant kicking for Atlanta in the team's next game against Washington on Nov. 4, expectations should be tempered somewhat facing a Redskins defense that has struggled to hold opponents to field goals this year (seventh worst red-zone defense in the NFL).

Gano did not attempt a field goal but missed one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 21-17 win over the Eagles.

Gano's one point marked a season low and came thanks to him missing an extra point for the second straight game. Following his triumphant 15-point outing in Week 5, Gano has turned in two underwhelming performances, providing motivation ahead of this Sunday's home game versus the Ravens.

Joseph didn't attempt a field goal but made all three of his extra points during Sunday's 26-23 loss to Tampa Bay.

Joseph has just three field goals over his last three games. as scoring opportunities have eluded him and the Browns. The rookie kicker is eight of nine on field goals in five games this season.