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McPherson made both of his field-goal attempts and each of his three extra-point tries during Sunday's 30-27 loss to Pittsburgh.

McPherson's first made field goal came from 50 yards out, which was his fifth made field goal from 50-plus yards this season. He has yet to miss a kick through three regular-season games, and he'll continue to operate with a higher scoring floor than most kickers for as long as the Bengals' offense under Joe Burrow continues to move the ball. Up next is a Week 4 home tilt against the Jaguars on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Shrader (groin) returned in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Texans, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Shrader appeared to injure his groin during pregame warmups, but he was brought out for a 39-yard field goal with 4:38 remaining in first quarter, which he connected on. He may be limited to extra-point attempts and short field goals for the rest of Sunday's game.

Shrader (groin) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Shrader appeared to have injured his groin during pregame warmups, as punter Rigoberto Sanchez was the one who booted the ball for the Colts on the opening kickoff. Sanchez could handle all of the kicking duties Sunday if Shrader is not cleared to return.

Grupe (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

The Jets have decided to elevate Jason Sanders from the practice squad, leaving Grupe inactive for the third consecutive week. This puts the 27-year-old's spot on the team in jeopardy, however, he could be in line to start in future weeks should Sanders struggle.

Santos (hip) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Eagles.

Santos popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP due to a right hip issue, but he was a full participant in Saturday's session and has been cleared to play Monday night. He's gone 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 8-for-8 on extra-point tries through the first two games of the regular season.

The Jets elevated Sanders from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic reports.

Sanders will once again be the Jets' primary kicker for the third consecutive week and is set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Lions. The 30-year-old has now expended all three of his practice squad elevations, meaning he will need to be signed to the Jets' active roster to kick for the team in Week 4 against the Bears.

Santos (right hip) didn't practice Friday.

This follows the Bears listing Santos as a non-participant on Thursday's estimated practice report due to a right hip injury. Per Courtney Cronin of ESPN, Chicago hasn't tried out a kicker as of Friday, so perhaps the team is confident in Santos being available for Monday's contest against the Eagles. Through two games this season, Santos has connected on two of three field-goal attempts and all eight point-after tries.

Sanders will kick for the Jets this Sunday at Detroit, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.

It'll be Sanders' third elevation from the practice squad this season, which means the Jets will need to sign him to the 53-man roster thereafter if he's to continue kicking for them. They've also kept Blake Grupe around, perhaps hoping that he'll be ready for the job by Week 4.

Smack went 0-for-1 on field-goal tries and 2-for-2 on extra-point attempts in Thursday's 35-14 loss to the Falcons.

The kicker's 47-yard attempt in the second quarter was blocked. It was Smack's first miss on a field-goal try this season, and it probably wasn't his fault. The rookie has, however, missed an extra point as well.

Folk hit both field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries in Thursday's 35-14 win over the Packers.

The kicker did his job during the blowout win, with his longest field goal connecting from 44 yards out. Folk missed three field goals across Atlanta's first two games, both losses, but he bounced back Thursday night. If the Falcons can keep scoring, he is a viable fantasy option.