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Sturgis did not attempt a field goal but connected on two PATs during Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Seahawks.

Not only was Sunday the first time all season Sturgis didn't attempt a single field goal, it was also the first time he didn't make at least two. Previously, the Florida product had been a model of fantasy consistency at the kicker position. While owners may be best served acknowledging this performance as Sturgis' absolute floor, they should account for the tough opponent as well as the nine total field-goal attempts Sturgis received in his two games prior.

Tucker was perfect Sunday, converting both of his extra point attempts and knocking in a 46-yard field goal in a loss to the Cowboys.

The Texas product is 23-of-23 on field goals this season, including an impressive 15-of-15 on attempts longer than 40 yards. Although Baltimore could have some games in adverse conditions down the stretch, Tucker is still a top-tier kicking option that can be relied upon regardless of weather.

Boswell connected on all three field-goal attempts (22, 32, 33) and his lone extra point conversion against the Browns on Sunday.

NFL place-kickers failed on 11 extra point attempts Sunday, but Boswell was not among those breaking the NFL record of 10. He has a tempting matchup in Week 11 against the Colts, who have allowed the second most points to opposing kickers per game (9.5), but the inconsistent play of the Pittsburgh offense, combined with coach Mike Tomlin's love of the two-point conversion, make Boswell a risky play.

Prater converted two of two field-goal attempts and two of three PATs during Sunday's 26-19 victory over the Jaguars.

Prater had his first PAT tipped at the line, but was perfect from then on. The 10th-year veteran has now converted at least two kicks in seven of 10 games this season and will look to keep it going next week against a Vikings team he totaled three field goals against in Week 9.

Barth connected on one of two field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries Sunday against the Giants.

It was an extremely disappointing day for Barth, as he missed an extra point, while also hitting the right upright on an early fourth-quarter 51-yard field-goal attempt. Largely due to the inconsistent nature of the Bears offense, he doesn't score enough to be a reasonable option in standard-sized fantasy leagues.

Gano converted three of three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point attempts Thursday against the Saints.

Amid a frustrating season, Gano was calm and collected Thursday. He received three field-goal attempts for the third time in four games and likely would've seen another if the Panthers had been able to get anything going offensively in the fourth quarter. Carolina gets another favorable matchup next week against the Raiders.

Santos converted all four of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's game against the Panthers, giving him eight in the past two games.

Santos accounted for 12 of the Chiefs' 20 points on the day and has seen heavy usage over the past three weeks. He's now made 11 of his last 12 attempts over the three-game span, as the Chiefs continue to stall out on the opposition's side of the 50-yard line. With the Buccaneers on tap, Santos could have another week of ample attempts.

Walsh was released by the Vikings on Tuesday.

The Vikings worked out other kickers last week and decided to stick with Walsh. However, the team reversed course Tuesday after Walsh missed his fourth extra point and eighth overall attempt in Sunday's loss to the Redskins. The Vikings have yet to announce who will replace Walsh on the roster, but they will have a new kicker in Week 11 for the first time since 2011.

Hopkins went 4-for-4 in field-goal attempts and 2-for-2 in extra-point attempts in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Vikings.

After spotty performances the past two games in which he only made 50 percent of his field goals, Hopkins emerged from the bye week with arguably one of his best performances of the season. His four field goals in the second half were quintessential to Washington's victory, including a 50-yard boot that gave the team the lead in the fourth quarter.

Walsh missed his league-leading fourth extra-point attempt in Sunday's loss to Washington. He did make two other extra-point attempts but did not have a field-goal attempt.

Walsh may be in danger of losing his job this week as the Vikings auditioned kickers last week before deciding to stick with Walsh. However, the Vikings may be reluctant to make a change at kicker due to his four-year, $14 million contract.