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Saints placekicker Shayne Graham was perfect on a Sunday afternoon in which his team was far from it.

Graham booted a 27-yard field goal in his lone attempt and added three extra points in the loss to Cleveland.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker picked up four field goals Week 2 against the Steelers.

Tucker got in a lot of work during the contest. After hitting an early extra point attempt, Tucker also nailed a 30 yard field goal to open the second quarter. After hitting his second extra point, Tucker got most of his work. On the Ravens next three drives, Tucker managed to hit three field goals. He hit from 20, 22 and 23 yards out. 

Tucker will take on the Browns Week 3. 

Broncos kicker Brandon McManus booted a 21-yard field goal and four PATs in the Week 1 win over the Colts. With Matt Prater suspended, McManus will be in the lineup again Week 2 when Denver hosts Kansas City.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant came through in the clutch twice Week 1 against the Saints, kicking a 51-yard field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime and a 52-yard field goal in overtime to win it. He had three field goals in all, also hitting a 4-yarder in the second quarter. He also had four extra points.

He'll try to take advantage of the Falcons' high-scoring offense again Week 2 at Cincinnati.

Saints kicker Shayne Graham, who the team cut at the end of the preseason only to bring back for the start of the regular season, played an integral role Week 1 at Atlanta, going 2 for 2 on field goals and 4 for 4 on extra points. One of the field goals was a 50-yarder.

He should continue to benefit from the Saints' high-scoring offense Week 2 at Cleveland.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano scored eight points in a Week 1 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Gano nailed a 28-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. He missed a 48-yard attempt in the fourth quarter but bounced back with a 33-yard kick with 23 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach. He was 2 of 3 in field goal attempt, and converted two extra points in a 20-14 victory.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker had a quiet season opener Sunday, in a 23-16 loss to the Bengals.

Tucker attempted two field goals and made just one, from 38 yards out, in the loss. He also made his lone extra-point in the game.

The Ravens take on the Steelers Thursday night in Week 2.  

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis had a huge game to open the season against the Patriots in Week 1 Sunday, in a 33-20 win.

Sturgis got plenty of work in the game, and he made every opportunity count. He nailed all four of his field-goal attempts, from 38, 24, 22 and 27 yards, and was good on a pair of point-after touchdowns as well.

The Dolphins face the Bills in Week 2.  

Chiefs rookie kicker Cairo Santos converted 1 of 2 field goals in his regular-season debut during a 26-10 loss Week 1 vs. Tennessee.

Santos opened the scoring with a 35-yard field goal early in the second quarter, which bounced off the right upright. On the next drive, however, Santos wasn't as lucky. He hit the left upright on a 48-yard attempt, and this time the bounce didn't go his way. It was the first miss of his career.

Santos made his lone extra-point attempt in the loss. The Chiefs are back in action Week 2 at Denver.

Jets kicker Nick Folk was soli in Sunday's Week 1 against the Raiders at home, a 19-14 victory.

Folk was 2-of-2 on field goals and made one extra point.

The Jets play at Green Bay in Week 2.