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Boswell made two of three field-goal attempts in the Steelers' 35-30 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday.

Boswell connected from 25 and 39 yards out, with his lone miss coming on a 55-yard attempt as time expired in the first half. Boswell did not attempt an extra point, as Pittsburgh went for, and was unsuccessful on, four two-point conversions. Even with the winless Browns next on the schedule, we can't recommend Boswell as a fantasy starter in Week 11.

Zuerlein hit all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 9-6 win over the Jets, connecting from 20, 38 and 34 yards.

After missing two of three kicks in Week 9 against the Panthers, Zuerlein got back to his accurate ways, as he didn't miss a single field goal before last week. Unfortunately, he's not getting many opportunities, as he had only two games before the Rams' Week 8 bye with more than one attempt. The Rams will be at home against the Dolphins in Week 11, though it's tough to see Zuerlein having any kind of breakout performance.

Barth made a field goal and extra point Sunday against the Buccaneers.

Barth connected from 54 yards away on his only field goal attempt of the afternoon. On the season, he's made one or fewer field goals in six of the nine games he's played, and he's not a recommended fantasy option in standard leagues.

Folk was not given a field-goal attempt and missed his only PAT during Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Rams.

The Jets' offense really struggled to move the ball Sunday with Bryce Petty under center, though they hadn't been doing much before then anyway, as Folk had connected on more than one field goal just twice since Week 2. Fantasy owners who are stuck with Folk will have to look for an alternative in Week 11 during the Jets' bye before they take on the Patriots in Week 12.

While the Vikings worked out multiple kickers this week, the team is planning to keep Walsh in the job for at least Sunday's game against Washington, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Walsh has missed a league-leading three extra-point attempts and is 12-of-16 on field-goal attempts this season. After missing an extra point and having a field-goal attempt blocked last week, Walsh could be cut if he has another poor game. However, the Vikings may be reluctant to make a change at kicker due to his four-year, $14 million contract.

Santos made all four of his field goal attempts Sunday against the Jaguars, including a long of 51 yards. He added an extra point to his output as well.

The Chiefs stalled out on many drives Sunday, reaching the end zone just once while giving Santos four opportunities on the day. He's now made 18 of his 21 field goal attempts on the season, but could find it more difficult to move the ball next week if Jeremy Maclin (groin) is unavailable. Kansas City has the Panthers up next, who have allowed just 30 points combined to the Rams and Cardinals the last two weeks.

Sturgis converted three of four field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Giants.

Sturgis could have had a huge day fantasy-wise, except the Eagles failed twice on fourth-down conversion attempts within field-goal range and the Giants managed to block the kicker's last attempt before halftime. Nonetheless, Sturgis remains one of the more reliable kickers in fantasy -- he's connected on at least two field goals in every game this season -- and that doesn't figure to change as long as he is the leg of the Philadelphia offense.

Lutz made two of three field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point kicks in Sunday's win against the 49ers.

Lutz missed a 55-yard field goal attempt wide right in the third quarter but was otherwise perfect on a busy afternoon. The rookie kicker has a big leg, and with the Saints' offense clicking, he's been one of the better fantasy kickers in the league this season. Things may be more difficult in Week 10, however, with the Broncos' elite defense visiting the Superdome.

Walsh missed his league-leading third extra-point attempt and had a 46-yard attempt blocked in Sunday's loss to Detroit, leaving his status with the team somewhat in question. "I don't know. We'll see. I'm not going to make any evaluations right now. Today's not the day to be making any evaluations," head coach Mike Zimmer told ESPN.

He did make a 33-yard attempt. Walsh is now 12-of-16 on field-goal attempts this season, and the Vikings may not be able to stick with him on the roster much longer. However, the Vikings may be reluctant to make a change at kicker due to his four-year, $14 million contract.

Boswell converted both his extra point attempts in the Steelers' 21-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

Even with the return of Ben Roethlisberger from knee surgery, the offense struggled all game. After falling behind 10-0 and managing just 66 yards of offense in the first half, Pittsburgh was forced to play catchup, limiting Boswell's scoring chances. He has just seven field goals on the season, tied for the fewest in the league this season (Roberto Aguayo, Tampa Bay).