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Aubrey successfully converted one field-goal attempt and two extra-point attempts in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.

While he didn't see a lot of volume, Aubrey's 51-yard kick straight down the middle of the uprights late in the second quarter not only gave Dallas a 17-14 lead, it set a new NFL record -- the rookie kicker has begun his career with 19 straight successful field goals, breaking the old mark of 18 set by Travis Coons in 2015. Aubrey's also missed only one of his PAT attempts this season, and he'll look to keep rolling in Week 10 against the Giants.

McPherson converted his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 24-18 win versus Buffalo.

McPherson was mostly quiet in Week 9, not attempting a field goal until the middle of the fourth quarter when he connected on a chip shot to extend Cincinnati's lead to 24-10. He's been automatic on kicks of less than 50 yards through eight games this season, and he projects as a good fantasy kicker when the Bengals host a middling Houston defense in Week 10.

Ryland converted his only field-goal attempt and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 loss versus Washington.

New England's offense failed to crack 20 points for the second consecutive game in Week 9, and Ryland again saw few opportunities as a result. He has struggled on longer kicks so far this season, and as long as the Patriots continue to fail to move the ball, there are better fantasy options at kicker.

Slye converted both of his two field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-17 win at New England.

None of his kicks approached the range of the 61-yarder he made in Week 8, but Slye did enough in Week 9 to help Washington secure the win. In Week 10, the Commanders offense draws a favorable matchup against a below-average Seattle defense.

Joseph converted all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-28 win at the Falcons.

Joseph had a bit of a resurgence in Week 9 after struggling the three games prior, knocking through a few chip shots in a high-scoring affair. One of his kicks even gave Minnesota a 24-21 lead in the fourth quarter. Minnesota will host a solid New Orleans defense in Week 10, which has the potential to stifle Joseph's fantasy projection somewhat.

Butker converted all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 21-14 win over Miami.

Butker wasn't afforded a single field-goal attempt for the first time all season but did all that was asked of him, and he still hasn't missed a kick in 2023. Following a Week 10 bye, the Chiefs will square off with the Eagles in Philadelphia in Week 11.

Gano, whom the Giants placed on injured reserve Saturday, will require surgery to address his left knee injury and isn't expected to return this season, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.

Gano's placement on IR means that he'll have to miss a minimum of four games, and though the 2-7 Giants haven't confirmed that he'll be shut down for the season, he's unlikely to be pushed to return coming off surgery in the midst of a non-contending campaign. The Giants signed Randy Bullock to their practice squad last week and elevated him to the active roster to handle kicking duties in Gano's stead in an eventual 30-6 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. Additionally, New York signed Cade York off the Titans' practice squad last week but kept him inactive against Las Vegas. The Giants could continue to evaluate Bullock and York in practices this week before deciding which of the two will serve as Gano's primary replacement the rest of the way.

Fairbairn (quadricep) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, and the Texans believe he could miss multiple games, a league source tells Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.

Fairbairn converted his lone extra-point try as well as a 50-yard field-goal attempt before he was ruled out for the entire second half after injuring his right quad on a kickoff. Running back Dare Ogunbowale stepped in as the Texans' emergency kicker beginning in the third quarter and delivered three touchbacks on six kickoffs in addition to making a 29-yard field goal. Though Ogunbowale performed admirably, the Texans are still likely to sign a kicker to their practice squad this week and then elevate him to the 53-man roster for next Sunday's game in Cincinnati if Fairbairn is unable to play.

Carlson made two of three field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-3 victory over the Rams.

The eight points Carlson put on the board tied his season high and were the most he has recorded since Week 1. He could have a few scoring opportunities again in Week 10 facing a Pittsburgh team that has allowed opposing kickers to attempt at least three field goals six times in eight games this season. However, he will head into that contest ranked 30th among placekickers with 48 points.

Myers hit a 33-yard field goal in Sunday's 37-3 win over the Ravens.

The Seahawks offense was sluggish, as the team only made it into Ravens territory once in the second half. We should expect the team to bounce back in Week 10 against the Commanders, so fantasy managers should remain comfortable with Myers in their lineup.