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McManus didn't practice Wednesday due to a right quadriceps injury, but head coach Nathaniel Hackett said he isn't concerned about the issue and won't bring in another kicker, Ellie Kinney of the Broncos' official site reports.

McManus connected from 52, 41 and 50 yards before leaving a 63-yard attempt short as time time expired in the Broncos' 10-9 loss to the Ravens in Week 13. The kicker appears to have picked up a groin injury during the contest, but the issue appears to be minor. McManus will have two more days to return to practice before Denver needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs.

Fairbairn was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice due to a right groin injury.

Fairbairn made both of his field-goal attempts in the Texans' Week 13 loss to Cleveland, but he appears to have picked up a groin injury along the way. He'll have two more opportunities to log a full practice session before Houston needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup with Dallas.

McLaughlin made both of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in Sunday night's 54-19 loss to the Cowboys.

McLaughlin converted from 52 and 34 yards on his field goals. With his perfect performance, McLaughlin snapped a streak of four straight games with a miss. Through 12 games, he now sports 79 points.

McManus made three of four field-goal attempts and did not take an extra point in Sunday's 10-9 loss to the Ravens.

McManus converted from 52, 41 and 50 yards prior to being short on a game-winning attempt from 63 yards as time expired. With 80 points this season, McManus places just inside the top 20 among kickers league-wide.

Slye converted on two of his three field-goal attempts and was successful on both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 20-20 with the Giants.

Slye opened the scoring with a 21-yard field goal in the first quarter, then he connected on a 42-yarder late in the second. His only miss on the day came early in the four quarter from 52 yards out, which was his first miss on a field-goal attempt from 50-plus yards on the season. After a Week 14 bye, Syle will kick against the Giants again in Week 15.

Tucker made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 10-9 win over the Broncos.

Tucker's opportunities were limited after quarterback Lamar Jackson (knee) exited during the first half. However, the kicker converted a 26-yard field goal and later knocked in the game-winning PAT with under 30 seconds remaining. Despite scoring a season-low four points, Tucker still ranks second among kickers league-wide with 103 points thus far.

Bass made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his extra-point tries in Week 13's 24-10 win over the Patriots.

Bass converted from 48 yards on his lone field goal. Although his six points were below his average, Bass still ranks first among kickers league-wide with 107 total points this season.

McPherson converted both of his field-goal attempts and all three extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-24 win over the Chiefs.

McPherson entered Cincinnati's Week 10 bye having missed three total kicks over the Bengals' two games prior. Since then, the second-year pro has gone 7-for-7 on his field-goal attempts and 9-for-9 on PAT tries across the team's last three matchups. McPherson is someone who should be rostered in most leagues given his ability to kick from distance, and because he's part of the Bengals' high-powered offense, which allows more scoring opportunities.

Joseph connected on both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 27-22 win over the Jets.

Joseph opened the game's scoring with a 51-yard field goal in the first quarter, while also delivering from 41 yards out late in the second quarter. The 28-year-old has now been successful on 78 percent of his FGAs on the year, while hitting 84 percent of extra-point attempts. He'll work to be perfect again Week 14 against the Lions.

Lutz converted all three field goal attempts and his only extra-point try during Monday's 17-16 defeat to Tampa Bay.

Lutz's production benefited from the Saints' struggles to come away with touchdowns in the red zone, as he converted field goals of 38, 21 and 29 yards. The sixth-year kicker has now made 20 of his 26 field goals while converting all 25 of his point-after tries this season. Lutz has also failed to connect on just two kicking attempts since Week 4. The Saints are on bye Week 14, but he should see a healthy number of opportunities when the team takes on an Atlanta defense that ranks 29th in total yards Week 15.