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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.

Barth drilled a field goal and three extra points Sunday against the 49ers.

Barth was true on a 45-yard field goal in the snow at Soldier Field while also connecting on his only three extra-point attempts. This was his highest scoring output in four weeks, and he's failed to reach seven points in all but three games in 2016. He's little more than an emergency option in most fantasy leagues.

Bryant connected on three field goals and an extra point in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.

Two of his field goals were 22-yard chip shots, but the 59-yard kick at the end of the half was impressive. He doesn't have the luxury of kicking in a dome in Week 14 now that the Rams moved out west, but a matchup against the lowly Rams is still pretty favorable.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Boswell (abdomen) has a "legit" chance to play this week, Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Boswell was unable to suit up in Week 13 due to his injury, but it appears that could be the extent of his absence. Boswell's availability for the Steelers' Week 14 matchup will ultimately be determined later this week, and if he is unable to go, Randy Bullock would likely handle the kicking duties for the second week in a row.

Zuerlein connected on a 44-yard field goal and converted his extra-point attempt during Sunday's loss to New England.

Zuerlein has hit 16 of 19 field goals and converted each of his 18 extra-point attempts this season, but his lack of opportunities make him a low-end fantasy option. His fortunes are unlikely to change going forward, either.

Hopkins went 3-for-3 in field goal attempts and 2-for-2 in extra point attempts in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals.

Hopkins rebounded after a dismal Thanksgiving performance in which he was 2-for-4 on field goal attempts. His 53-yard field goal was the longest this season. He'll look to keep it rolling Sunday in Philadelphia.

Franks missed his only field goal attempt, finishing without a point in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Franks missed wide left from 46 yards to end Miami's first offensive drive of the game. It was his fourth miss on 17 attempts this season, and although the Dolphins didn't give him the opportunity Sunday, Franks has yet to miss a single one of his 28 extra-point tries this term.

Gano made his lone extra point and did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

Gano's involvement was greatly limited due to the struggles the Panthers had moving the ball and remaining close on the scoreline Sunday. Surprisingly, Gano now hasn't attempted a field goal for two weeks, something he'll hope changes this weekend against the Chargers.