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Zuerlein connected on both of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's loss to Atlanta.

With just two field goals through four games with Jared Goff starting at quarterback, Zuerlein's already minimal fantasy value has plummeted even further. The Rams aren't providing the place kicker with enough opportunities to make a fantasy impact, and Zuerlein should probably be avoided in all fantasy settings going forward.

Hopkins went 0-for-1 in field-goal attempts and 3-for-3 in extra-point attempts in Sunday's win over the Eagles.

One week Hopkins looks perfect, knocking through all his field goals, and the next he looks completely the opposite, missing several key attempts. He is now 28-of-35 on the season, after starting the first four weeks a perfect 12-for-12. If the pattern continues, Hopkins should be due for a good game Monday night against the Panthers.

Surgis hit all three of his field goal attempts and added an extra point in Sunday's loss to the Redskins.

Sturgis hit from 36, 41 and 45 yards, providing solid output for fantasy owners after a disappointing Week 13. He will look to build on his strong performance against the Ravens in Week 15.

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.