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Panthers kicker Graham Gano wasn't asked to do much in Sunday's loss at Arizona.

Gano converted a 22-yard field goal in the opening quarter and then drilled a 51-yard shot as time expired in the first half. He went 2 for 2 in field goal attempts in a 22-6 defeat.

Broncos kicker Matt Prater made his presence felt as he nailed a game-winning 28-yard field goal as time expired at Dallas in Week 5.

Prater drilled a 48-yard shot in the third quarter and a 50-yard attempt in the fourth quarter as well. He finished 3 for 3 in field goal attempts and converted six extra points in a 51-48 victory.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker took advantage of his numerous chances in Week 5, nailing four field goals in a 26-23 win over the Dolphins.

Tucker was good from 42, 50, 25 and 44 yards, the latter of which proved to be the game winner. He added two successful extra-point attempts.

Tucker is 11 for 13 on the season, while adding 12 extra points. He is averaging nine points through the first five games of the season.  

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis missed his first kick of his career in Week 5 against the Ravens, and it came at a bad time in a 26-23 loss.

Sturgis, who opened his career making 10 straight field-goal attempts, missed a game-tying attempt at the end of the fourth quarter from 57 yards. He had the distance on the kick, but missed wide left.

Sturgis was solid otherwise, connecting from 37, 25 and 48 yards out and adding two extra-point attempts to finish with 11 points.

Sturgis is 10 for 11 on the season on field goals and 12 for 12 on extra points. He heads into the bye week averaging more than eight points per game. 

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein finished in double figures in scoring on Sunday during the Week 5 home win over Jacksonville. Zuerlein went 2 for 2 on field goals with a long of 37 yards in the game.

Zuerlein added four extra points for the Rams in the 34-20 win as he finished with 10 points scored on the afternoon.

The 25-year-old kicker recorded his second double-digit scoring effort of the season in the game. He had combined for just 10 points in each of the previous three contests. The Rams play Week 6 at Houston.

Saints kicker Garrett Hartley was a perfect 4 for 4 on field goal attempts against the Bears.

Hartley hit from 19, 36, 47 and 48 yards against Chicago. He also managed to hit on both of his extra point attempts. Hartley may have had a shot at adding a fifth field goal, but the Saints opted to take a delay of game penalty and punt the ball deep.

Hartley will take on the Patriots Week 6.  

Broncos kicker Matt Prater was officially ruled active for Sunday's contest against the Cowboys. Prater had been dealing with a right calf injury and was not in danger of missing any action. 

The Broncos are quite healthy heading into their Sunday game against Dallas. Only cornerback Champ Bailey (foot) and linebacker Paris Lenon (thigh) have been designated as questionable.

The rest on their injured list are probable. They include wide receiver Eric Decker (shoulder/ankle), tight end Joel Dreessen (knee), guard Chris Kuper (ankle), placekicker Matt Prater (right calf), center Manny Ramirez (rib), linebacker Danny Trevathan (knee) and defensive tackle Mitch Unrein (neck).

The Bills inactive list for Week 5 against the Browns Thursday did not feature many surprises. Defensive backs Ron Brooks (foot) and Stephon Gilmore (wrist), as well as wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hand) and kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) were all inactive, after being ruled out earlier in the week due to their injuries. Defensive back Jairus Byrd (foot) was also unable to take the field.

They are joined on the inactive list by offensive lineman Sam Young and tight end Chris Gragg. 

Broncos placekicker Matt Prater (right calf) has been added to the injury report. He was limited in practice on Thursday.