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Saints placekicker Garrett Hartley had as hard a time Sunday as his teammates. He missed two short boots wide left and made a 45-yarder in the second quarter.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who contributed just three extra points last week at the Packers, missing his only field goal attempt, had three extra points again Week 15 against the Redskins. But this time, he had two field goals to go with them, kicking a 20-yarder in the second quarter and a 51-yarder in the fourth.

Bryant has kicked multiple field goals in four of his last five games. The Falcons visit the 49ers in Week 16.

Jets kicker Nick Folk enjoyed a solid performance during Sunday's loss to the Panthers in Week 15.

Folk drilled a season-long 54-yard field goal in the opening quarter and a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter. He finished the game 2 for 2 in field goal attempts and added two extra points in a 30-20 defeat.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano turned in a productive performance during Sunday's win over the Jets in Week 15.

Gano drilled a 35-yard field goal in the opening quarter, and field goals from 22-yard shot in the second quarter. He added a 40-yard kick with eight seconds remaining in the first half. He finished the game 3 for 3 in field goal attempts and added three extra points in a 30-20 victory.

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis nailed his lone attempt in Week 15, from 32 yards out. He added three successful points after touchdown, to finish with six points in a 24-20 win over the Patriots.

Sturgis got off to a strong start to his rookie season, but is now just 26 for 34 on field-goal attempts entering Week 16 against the Bills. 

Vikings kicker Blair Walsh went two for three on his field goal attempts Week 15.

Walsh struggled to start the game, missing a 55 yard field goal on the team's first drive. His other two opportunities were a little easier. Walsh hit from 21 yards in the second quarter, and again from 38 yards in the third. He also had six extra points.

Walsh will take on the Bengals Week 16.

Broncos kicker Matt Prater didn't set another NFL record in Week 15 against the Chargers, but he still had a solid game in a 27-20 loss Thursday. Prater connected on both of his field-goal attempts in the game, as he was good from 32 and 42 yards, while adding two successful point after touchdowns.

Prater has still missed just one field-goal attempt this season, heading into Week 16 against the Texans. He is 19 for 20, with 12 makes from beyond 40 yards. 

Panthers kicker Graham Gano drilled 45- and 24-yard field goals in the first quarter of the Week 14 loss at New Orleans. But he pushed a 49-yarder wide right in the third quarter,  his third miss in the last five games.

Gano, who added one PAT for a 7-point night, plays the Jets in Week 15.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley converted his only field goal, a 19-yarder, in the win over Carolina. He added four PATs for a 7-point night.

Hartley visits the Rams in Week 15.

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis missed a field-goal attempt for the third straight game Sunday, in a 34-28 win over the Steelers in Week 14. Sturgis connected on attempts from 30 and 27 yards and added four extra points, but missed a 52-yard attempted near halftime.

Sturgis is now 25 for 33 on field-goal attempts during his rookie season. The Dolphins face the Patriots in Week 15.