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Coach Sean McVay said Zuerlein (groin) has been cleared to return for Sunday's game at San Francisco, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

The announcement was forecast by Tuesday's release of Cairo Santos, who kicked for the Rams in place of Zuerlein the past two weeks. With his four-game absence behind him, Zuerlein will look to build upon his sole performance of the season Week 1, when he hit four of five field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in a win over the Raiders.

Sturgis (quad) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

While Sturgis sat out the Week 6 win over the Browns, Michael Badgley handled kicking duties and hit his only field-goal attempt en route to an eight-point outing. Badgley could continue to handle the team's kicking duties again this weekend against the Titans if Sturgis is held out as a precaution. Sturgis' limited practice participation Wednesday suggests that he at least has a chance to return to action Sunday.

Tucker did not attempt a field goal but made all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 21-0 win over the Titans.

Tucker did all that was required of him Sunday, even though his three points were less than usual. With 51 on the season, however, he still ranks seventh among kickers.

Hopkins made all three of his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Panthers.

Hopkins drilled kicks from 49, 56 and 29 yards in Sunday's perfect effort. His 11 points inflated his season tally to 40 through five games.

Zuerlein (groin) likely will return Sunday at San Francisco after Cairo Santos was released Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

On Monday, coach Sean McVay relayed "there's a chance" Zuerlein (groin) would be able to return from a four-game absence this weekend, according to Simmons. Santos' release all but confirms Zuerlein will be back in action. As the kicker on the league's third-highest scoring offense, Zuerlein is a must-own, no matter the format.

The Rams released Santos on Tuesday, Myles Simmons of the team's official site reports.

On Monday, coach Sean McVay said "there's a chance" Greg Zuerlein (groin) would be able to return from a four-game absence Sunday in San Francisco, according to Simmons. With the release of Santos, who served as the Rams' kicker the past two games, Zuerlein clearly is good to go. Considering Santos knocked through five of six field goals as well as five of six extra points, he likely is on the speed dials of a number of teams around the NFL.

Sanders converted on all three of his field goals from 25, 47 and 50 yards in Sunday's win over the Bears.

Sanders played a key role in the Dolphins' surprising win Sunday, as his third and final kick was the team's game-winner in overtime. It was by far Sanders' most impressive performance of the season, but the Dolphins' offense hasn't allowed the kicker to get consistent work so far this season, making him a less desirable fantasy option.

Butker connected on each of his four field-goal attempts and four extra-point attempts Sunday against the Patriots.

Butker has yet to miss either a field goal or extra point so far this campaign, going a perfect 36-for-36 on overall kicks and 11-for-11 on field goals. He should be one of the top fantasy kickers the rest of the way as part of a Chiefs team trailing just the Saints in points per game (35.8).

Tavecchio is expected to sign with the Falcons, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

With starter Matt Bryant unlikely to play this week due to a hamstring injury, the Falcons will bring in Tavecchio, whom they waived Sept. 1 after he spent several days with them in training camp. The 28-year-old played his first NFL season in 2017 with the Raiders, where he converted 76.2 percent of his kicks.

Maher connected on all four of his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra points in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

It was a huge day for the 28-year-old NFL rookie, both in points and in distance -- two of the field goals came from 50-plus yards. Maher has now booted multiple field goals in five straight games and hasn't missed a kick of any sort since Week 1, making him one of the most productive fantasy kickers around through the early part of the schedule.