NFL Player News
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Buccaneers' Chase McLaughlin: Compiles 14 points in OT win
McLaughlin connected on field-goal attempts of 27, 26, 51 and 30 yards, misfired on a 55-yard try and knocked home both PATs in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime win over the Panthers on Sunday.
As his final line corroborates, McLaughlin was a major factor in Tampa Bay's victory, although, ironically, he came one play from being the culprit in a potential loss. McLaughlin knocked a 55-yard try wide left at the end of the Buccaneers' first drive in overtime, but he subsequently made good on his chance to atone following Chuba Hubbard's fumble by drilling a game-winning 30-yard attempt. McLaughlin now has missed a kick in consecutive games -- he failed to convert one of his four PATs in Week 12 -- for the first time in his near two-season stint in Tampa Bay, but he'll remain an elite option for a fantasy-friendly home matchup against the Raiders in Week 14.
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Riley Patterson K | MIA
Riley Patterson: Back with practice squad
Patterson reverted to the Falcons' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Patterson was inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers after operating as a safety option for Younghoe Koo throughout the week. Koo was dealing with a hip injury but was ultimately able to play. Patterson will now return to the practice unit, but it's unclear how long he may stick around Atlanta.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Misfires another extra point
Myers hit both field-goal attempts and two of three extra-point tries in Sunday's 26-21 win over the Jets.
Myers connected on both kicks from beyond 40 yards, including a 54-yarder. However, he has now missed an extra-point try in three of the last four games. It hasn't been a determining factor in any of the games thus far. Myers has hit 11 of 14 kicks from beyond 40 yards this season. He'll enjoy a dome atmosphere in Week 14 versus the Cardinals.
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Zane Gonzalez K | ATL
Commanders' Zane Gonzalez: Signs to active roster
The Commanders signed Gonzalez to their active roster Monday, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
The 29-year-old was elevated to the Commanders' active roster to kick in three of their last four games, with Austin Seibert sidelined due to groin and hip injuries. Seibert was placed on injured reserve Nov. 26 and is eligible to return for Washington's Week 18 matchup against the Cowboys at the earliest. Gonzalez's signing Monday suggests he'll remain the Commanders' kicker until Seibert is back from injury. Gonzalez struggled in Washington's blowout win over the Titans on Sunday, missing both of his field-goal attempts. However, he's converted all 10 of his extra-point tries over three games and has the support of head coach Dan Quinn, who said he's "pleased with what they've seen over the last month" regarding Gonzalez's performance.
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Jake Moody K | WAS
49ers' Jake Moody: Struggles in snow storm
Moody went 1-for-3 on field-goal attempts while hitting his only point-after try in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Bills.
Moody missed multiple attempts for the second time in four weeks, shanking kicks from 45 and 55 yards out. The kicker's last blunder-filled outing came in calm conditions, but a harsh snow storm in Buffalo was likely the culprit this time around. The sophomore has missed just one FGA in his seven other active games this season, leading to a decent 76 percent make rate through nine total contests. Moody should resume his consistent play with a pair of home tilts on tap in sunny Santa Clara, CA, starting with the Bears this coming Sunday.
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Joshua Karty K | LAR
Rams' Joshua Karty: Quiet day in victory
Karty connected on all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 21-14 win against the Saints.
The rookie's grasp on the Rams' kicking role had weakened after a multi-week slump, and while his performance on Sunday didn't do much to move the needle towards restoring that confidence, a misfire on any of his three extra-point attempts would have been the fourth straight week that Karty would've recorded a missed kick. A tough matchup with the Bills in Week 14 will be Karty's next opportunity to produce.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Makes three field goals in win
Boswell made three of four field-goal attempts while converting all five of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals.
Boswell has now missed kicks in back-to-back weeks, but Sunday's miss against Cincinnati came on a blocked kick early in the third quarter. However, the 33-year-old still saw plenty of work in Pittsburgh's high-scoring win, and he's now converted 34 of 37 field-goal attempts while making all 26 of his extra-point tries this season.
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: Reliable in road win
Elliott made his only field-goal try and converted all three of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.
Elliott's only field goal of the day, which put the Eagles ahead 24-12 late in the fourth quarter, was a 35-yarder, only a bit longer than an extra point. He still hasn't missed a field goal from within 39 yards this season and profiles as a relatively safe fantasy option when Philadelphia hosts the Panthers' weak defense in Week 14.
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Cam Little K | JAC
Jaguars' Cam Little: Knocks two field goals in loss
Little made two of his three field-goal tries during Sunday's 23-20 loss versus the Texans.
Little did not get to kick any extra-point attempts in Week 13, as Jacksonville's first touchdown of the day in the fourth quarter only cut Houston's lead to 23-12. His miss came from 55 yards out earlier in the fourth quarter, and both of his made field goals Sunday were short kicks. He doesn't profile as a great fantasy option heading into a Week 14 matchup at Tennessee.
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Anders Carlson K | NYJ
Jets' Anders Carlson: Minimal volume in loss
Carlson didn't attempt a field goal and made one of two PAT attempts in Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks.
Carlson's PAT attempt was blocked after the Jets' first touchdown, so the Jets went for two after one of their other two scores. He also recovered a fumble by Seahawks kickoff return man Laviska Shenault. Greg Zuerlein (knee) is eligible to come off IR in Week 14 against the Dolphins, but if the veteran isn't ready to return, then Carlson would continue to kick for the Jets.