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Boswell converted both his field-goal attempts (37, 39) and all three extra point conversions in Sunday's 27-20 win over Buffalo.

After missing last week's contest with an abdomen injury, Boswell returned to action and was perfect on the day. Heading in to Cincinnati in Week 15, Boswell is averaging six points per game, which is what he scored against them in Week 2.

Gano converted all four of his field goals and both extra points en route to 14 points Sunday against the Chargers.

Gano split the uprights from 41, 44, 45 and 23 yards on his respective field goals Sunday, resulting in his highest point total since Week 2.

Prater converted two of two field-goal attempts and both extra points Sunday against the Bears.

While Prater was unable to approach last week's five field goal effort, he did rifle in a 54-yard attempt, a boost for leagues that award additional points based on distance. Prater currently sits fourth in the league in field goals and will again be a good option at the kicker position next week against a Giants team that has allowed the most field goals in the league this season.

Barth made his only field goal attempt while adding a pair of extra points Sunday against the Lions.

Barth's was true from 38 yards out, but he had another disappointing fantasy day due to lack of opportunity. He's failed to top six points in any of his last five games, and he'll continue to be a weak fantasy option.

Boswell (abdomen) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Boswell is back in uniform Sunday after giving way to Randy Bullock last weekend, though he and his teammates will be contending with wintry conditions in Orchard Park on Sunday. Bullock is also in uniform Sunday, which adds an element of risk to rolling with either kicker in fantasy lineups this week.

Santos did not attempt a field goal for a second straight week Thursday against the Raiders, but did convert all four of his extra-point attempts.

Santos had been on a big run of field goal attempts prior to the last couple of weeks. On the outside, Oakland and Atlanta would appear two defenses prone to give you a lot of points, but it didn't turn out that way for Santos. Perhaps a bit more formidable defense next week against the Titans will provide him more opportunities.

Boswell (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Boswell was listed as a full practice participant Friday, which bodes well for his Sunday availability. That said, since he is listed as questionable and Randy Bullock is still with the Steelers, it can't be assumed just yet that Boswell will kick in Week 14.

Boswell (abdomen) missed practice again Thursday.

We'll have to see if Boswell returns to practice Friday, but if he doesn't, it looks like we might see Randy Bullock handle the Steelers' kicking duties once again in Week 14.

Boswell (abdomen) did not practice Wednesday.

Boswell watched Week 13 from the sidelines due to an abdominal issue but is expected to return for Sunday's meeting with the Bills. He'll need to get back on the practice field first, though. Otherwise, Randy Bullock may operate as the leg of the Pittsburgh offense for a second consecutive game.

McManus converted two extra points and field goals of 32 and 41 yards in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.

The pendulum-legged kicker has been among the league's most consistent performers with at least two field goals in 10 of 12 games this season, including nine straight games. He currently ranks sixth in the league with 25 field goals.