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Vikings kicker Blair Walsh enjoyed a productive performance as he connected on two field goals in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks in Week 11.

Walsh drilled a 32-yard field goal in the first quarter and a 45-yard shot late in the second quarter. He finished 2 for 2 in field goal attempts and added two extra points in a 41-20 defeat.

Jets kicker Nick Folk finished with two points during a 37-14 loss Week 11 at Buffalo. Folk only got one chance at kicking a field goal Sunday, but his 48-yard attempt in the first quarter went wide right because he was kicking into 25-mph wind gusts.

Sunday was the first time all season Folk missed a field goal. He entered Week 11 a perfect 23 for 23 on field goals. The Jets look to bounce back Week 12 at Baltimore.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker hit two field goal attempts Week 11 against the Bears. 

Tucker was able to fight through the bad weather, hitting on his only two chances. On both attempts, Tucker had the wind at his back. He hit from 21 and 52 yards out. Tucker also hit two extra points. He'll look for more Week 12 against the Jets.

Dolphins rookie kicker Caleb Sturgis nailed both his field-goal tries in the loss at Tampa Bay, converting from 40 and 30 yards. Sturgis added a PAT for a seven-point night.

Now 15 of 20 on field goals, Sturgis plays the Chargers in Week 11.

Several Dolphins who were listed on the injury report are active for Monday's game at Tampa Bay. They include cornerback Nolan Carroll (concussion), safety Chris Clemons (hamstring), linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (calf), guard Nate Garner (knee), linebacker Jelani Jenkins (foot), tight end Dion Sims (toe) and kicker Caleb Sturgis (groin).

All were listed as probable except for Jenkins, who was questionable.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley converted seven PATs in the win over Dallas, but he missed his only field-goal try, pushing a 37-yarder wide right. He's missed four of his last six tries.

Hartley plays the 49ers in Week 11.

Panthers placekicker Graham Gano was certainly challenged in his limited opportunities Sunday in San Francisco. He hooked a 48-yard field goal attempt wide left, but came through with a 53-yarder early in the fourth quarter that keyed a taut 10-9 victory.

His miss was his first attempt this season from 40 to 49 yards and his first unsuccessful boot of the year.

For a second straight game, Falcons kicker Matt Bryant was limited to only four points Week 10 against the Seahawks, kicking a field goal and an extra point. He made the field goal count, though, connecting on a season-long 53-yarder in the second quarter.

Bryant has seen his scoring decline with the struggles of the Falcons offense in recent weeks. He'll look to get back on track Week 11 at Tampa Bay.

Broncos kicker Matt Prater received zero field goal opportunities Week 10 against the Chargers.

Prater went a perfect four-for-four on his extra point attempts, but the team did not stall out close enough to the end zone to require him to kick any field goals. He'll look to improve on his performance Week 11 against the Chiefs.

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein attempted six kicks during a 38-8 rout of the Colts Week 10. Zuerlein made a 32-yard field goal and totaled five extra points during the win.

Zuerlein has totaled six or more points in five of his last six games. The Rams are on a bye Week 11 before returning to action Week 12 vs. Chicago.