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Barth kicked a 23-yard field goal in his only attempt and also successfully converted both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 23-19 victory over the Falcons.

Barth's sole field goal was shorter than an extra-point attempt, so it was essentially automatic by 2015 standards. He also managed to mostly keep the ball out of the dangerous Devin Hester's hands by posting touchbacks on three of four kickoffs. The veteran kicker continues his solid performances, and his experience should prove especially valuable as the Bucs fight for a wild-card spot over the last four weeks of the season.

Hocker is scheduled for an MRI on a quad injury, Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

He's moonlighted as the Rams' kicker during Greg Zuerlein's (groin) two-game absence, but an offense helmed by Nick Foles has offered up just one field goal and one extra point, both of which Hocker has converted. Depending on the results of the MRI, Hocker could be on a short leash if Zuerlein is drawing closer to a return. However, Wednesday's injury report will give the first indication of each kicker's level of health.

Hocker made his only field goal attempt in Sunday's 27-3 loss to Arizona.

Hocker's dealing with a little bit of an injury, but has not missed a kick while filling in for Greg Zuerlein. That has only been two attempts, one field goal and one extra point, however, so even in the deepest leagues Hocker has no value.

Santos went without a field goal in Sunday's game against the Raiders, also missing one of his three extra point attempts.

Santos has now missed two extra points on the season, but Sunday marked just the second time this season he hasn't made a field goal. The Chiefs have some weak defenses on the upcoming slate, which could lead to many scoring opportunities.

Boswell converted three of four field goals (29, 42, 51) and four of four extra points in Pittsburgh's win over Indianapolis on Sunday.

His one miss came from 47 yards out, but he matched his career-long field goal and improved to two of two on field goal attempts from 50-plus yards this season. He also surpassed Matt Bahr for the second-most field goals made by a rookie/first-year player in team history.

Tucker made two of his three field-goal attempts and kicked one extra point in Sunday's 15-13 loss to the Dolphins.

Tucker has converted a career-worst 78.8 percent of his field-goal attempts this season, but six of his seven misses have come from beyond 50 yards. He's still one of the better options at his position, as Baltimore's willingness to let him try long kicks allows for the kind of volume that's typically reserved for kickers attached to potent offenses. However, the Ravens may find even field-goal attempts tough to come by in a Week 14 matchup with the Seahawks.

Myers did not attempt a field goal in Sunday's loss to the Titans, but he was responsible for two missed extra points.

Myers has made 22-of-26 field goals on the year, but he's struggled mightily with extra points. After Sunday's pair of misses, which ended up costing Jacksonville a chance to tie the game, he's now misfired on six extra points this season. While he's certainly a candidate to be released this offseason, it seems unlikely that he'll be cut with only four games remaining.

Gano finished with five points in Sunday's game against the Saints, converting 5-of-6 extra point attempts and not attempting a field goal on the day.

Gano's lone missed extra point Sunday was blocked by the Saints and returned for two points, the first time that scoring play has occurred in NFL history. Despite the Panthers notching 41 points Sunday, Gano didn't attempt a single field goal, thus resulting in only five points, which marked Gano's second-lowest scoring outing of the season.

Hocker will be the placekicker Sunday against the Cardinals, as Greg Zuerlein (hip) is inactive, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

With Zuerlein (hip) missing his second game in a row, Hocker will handle all kicking duties for the Rams again. Hocker will hope to be busier than he was last week, when his only scoring chance was an extra point attempt, which he was successful on.

Zuerlein (hip) is inactive Sunday against the Cardinals, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.

Zuerlein will miss his second game in a row, and Zach Hocker will take over kicking duties for the Rams in his absence.