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  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Scores six points Week 6

    Gano converted his only field-goal try from 34 yards and made all three of his extra-point attempts in a 24-20 Week 6 victory over Baltimore.

    Gano had made and attempted at least two field goals in each of his past four games, but he got only one try Sunday. The veteran kicker nailed that kick from 34 yards out and also was successful on all three of his extra-point tries. The Giants offense is far from prolific, but it has produced enough opportunities to allow Gano to be a top-10 fantasy kicker through the first six weeks of the campaign.

  • Jets' Greg Zuerlein: Hits two of three in rain

    Zuerlein made two of three field-goal attempts and all three of his PAT attempts in Sunday's 27-10 win over the Packers.

    Zuerlein sandwiched a miss from 53 yards out between makes from 32 and 23 in rainy conditions at Lambeau Field. Considering the Packers had a field goal blocked and each team blocked or deflected a punt, Zuerlein's ability to reliably make chip shots proved crucial in the Jets' well-rounded win.

  • Cade York K | NO

    Browns' Cade York: Bounces back

    York converted three of three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 38-15 loss to the Patriots in Week 6.

    York made kicks from 39, 48 and 51 yards in what was a nice bounce-back week after the rookie placekicker missed two field goals in a two-point loss in Week 5. He was not given a chance at an extra-point kick, as the Browns opted to go for two points after their lone touchdown.

  • Chargers' Dustin Hopkins: Set to kick Monday

    Hopkins (quadriceps) does not carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against the Chargers.

    Hopkins finally managed to log a full practice after weeks of limited participation. The veteran will now take over for Taylor Bertolet, who connected on three field goals in his lone stint as the replacement for Hopkins.

  • Chargers' Dustin Hopkins: Remains limited at practice

    Hopkins (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Hopkins has yet to upgrade to full practice participation since coming out of the Chargers' Week 4 win over the Texans with the right quad injury. He wasn't able to play in last week's win over the Browns, and Hopkins may need to turn in a full practice Saturday for the Chargers to feel comfortable having him handle kicking duties Monday against the Broncos. If Hopkins ends up missing another game, Taylor Bertolet will likely be elevated from the practice squad to fill in at kicker once again.

  • Jake Elliott K | PHI

    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Cleared for Sunday night

    Elliott (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

    Cameron Dicker filled in admirably last week, but the Eagles nonetheless will be happy to get their kicker back in the lineup ahead of this battle between NFC East contenders. While his career track record isn't great, Elliott had his best season in 2021 and now finds himself attached to one of the best offenses in the league, providing a steady volume of extra points (14 attempts in four games) but not as many field-goal tries (five) so far.

  • Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Will be available Sunday

    Butker (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

    As expected, Butker will be available Week 6 for the first time since spraining his ankle in the season opener. The Chiefs scored 42 points in an overtime win the last time these teams met in the 2021 postseason, so Butker should get plenty of opportunities during his first game back following a four-game absence.

  • Matt Prater K | BUF

    Cardinals' Matt Prater: Ruled out for Week 6

    Head coach Kliff Kingsbury ruled Prater (hip) out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

    Prater will miss his second straight game due to the sore right hip, which kept him from practicing in any fashion Wednesday and Thursday. Even though he missed a game-tying kick late in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's three-point loss to the Eagles, Matt Ammendola is expected to be elevated from the practice squad for the second week in a row to handle kicking duties in Prater's stead.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Commanders' Joey Slye: Makes two field goals in win

    Slye went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts in Thursday's win over the Bears.

    Slye made a 38-yard field-goal on the Commanders' final possession before halftime and later made a chip shot 28-yard attempt in the fourth quarter. The kicker's final try in the contest was no-good from 48. Slye is now 4-for-5 on field-goal attempts this season while converting six out of seven PATs.

  • Cade York K | NO

    Browns' Cade York: Has support of staff

    Browns special teams coach Mike Priefer believes York will be "fine" after the rookie placekicker missed two field goals in Week 5's 30-28 loss to the Chargers, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. "He's in a good place mentally, he kicked the ball really well [Wednesday], he's never really lost his confidence. He's just as disappointed as any one of us, as any one of our fans," Priefer said.

    Priefer and head coach Kevin Stefanski lived through a similar situation in 2018 with the Vikings, who had drafted Daniel Carlson in the fifth round (167th overall). Carlson missed three kicks in a game, including two in overtime, and was released after just two games. Carlson has since become a steady-footed kicker for the Raiders and led the league in points and field goals made last season. York will get a longer leash as a result of the coaches' experience with Carlson. "We did not handle that situation very well. We did not help Daniel mentally. He was probably not as strong as Cade at that age. I know he is now, he's doing a great job, he's a great kicker," the coach explained. York and the Browns host the Patriots in Week 6.

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