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Fairbairn missed an extra-point kick and a field-goal attempt in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the 49ers.

Fairbairn has missed four kicks (three FGA, one XPA) over the last two weeks, including a couple of field-goal tries inside the 50-yard line in last week's loss to the Titans. Head coach Bill O'Brien gave his beleaguered kicker a vote of confidence following the loss to the Titans and will no doubt have to answer questions this week about the former Lou Groza award winner out of UCLA. At this point, replacing the kicker is not going to matter much. The 4-9 Texans are still in the hunt for a postseason berth, but their chances are at less than one percent entering Week 15 against Jacksonville's top-ranked scoring defense (15.5 PPG).

Boswell made all four field-goal attempts (24, 43, 46, 52) and all three PATs in Pittsburgh's 39-38 win over Baltimore on Sunday.

After winning the past two games as time expired, Boswell came through in the clutch again, kicking his fourth field goal of the night with just 42 seconds remaining. He'll face New England, which has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers, in Week 15. In the two games he has faced them in his career, including a 2016 playoff game, Boswell has missed two of six field-goal tries and one of two PATs.

Prater converted his only field-goal attempt and all three of his PATs during Sunday's 24-21 victory over the Buccaneers.

There's a chance Prater could've seen an extra field-goal attempt or two, but quarterback Matthew Stafford tossed two interceptions in Tampa Bay territory during the second quarter. Regardless, Prater did all he could to bounce back from an uncharacteristically inaccurate outing last week in Baltimore. He'll now square off against the Bears in Week 15, a team Prater has converted exactly two field goals against in three meetings dating back to the start of the 2016 season.

Lutz made one field goal and two extra-point kicks in Thursday night's 20-17 loss to the Falcons.

Atlanta dominated the time of possession, which limited the Saints' offensive opportunities. Lutz was also deprived of a field-goal attempt in the final minute of the game when quarterback Drew Brees threw an ill-timed interception in the red zone to seal the loss. It was a tough game for owners relying on Lutz in their fantasy playoffs, but the Saints' kicker should be presented more scoring chances in Week 15 against a Jets defense that ranks in the bottom 10 in the league in points allowed.

Boswell was perfect on his three field-goals (30, 37, 38) and both PATs in Monday night's 23-20 win over the Bengals.

Just as he did in Week 12 against the Packers, Boswell nailed the winning kick as the clock ran out, allowing the Steelers to keep pace with the Patriots for the best record in the AFC. Boswell wishes he could play Cincinnati every week, hitting all 24 field goal attempts and 11 extra point tries in six regular season games and one playoff game in his career. He has now kicked multiple field goals in five of the last six games.

McManus made a 31-yard field goal en route to three points in Sunday's 35-9 loss to the Dolphins.

McManus did all that was asked of him in Sunday's contest, which saw the Broncos continue to struggle mightily on offense. The kicker has scored five points or fewer in three straight games.

Tavecchio made a 39-yard field goal and all three of his extra-point tries en route to six points in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Giants.

Tavecchio was perfect in Sunday's victory, which brought him to 67 points on the season.

Lutz made a 31-yard field goal and missed wide right from 38 yards in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Panthers. He also made all four of his extra-point tries en route to seven total points.

Lutz has scored at least six points in every game this season, including five double-digit performances. Overall, that production gives him the third-most points (111) league-wide.

Walsh made a 46-yard field goal and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Eagles.

Walsh had missed a field goal in back-to-back games entering Sunday's tilt, but he cleaned up his act with a perfect performance. Through 12 games, he's now tallied 84 points.

Elliott made a 26-yard field goal as well as his only extra-point try in Sunday's 24-10 loss to the Seahawks.

Elliott did all that was required of him in a game that saw the Eagles struggle to set up scoring opportunities. Although another tough matchup awaits this weekend, when Philadelphia visits Los Angeles, it'd be surprising if Elliott is kept that quiet once again.