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  • Broncos' Brandon McManus: Makes three field goals in loss

    McManus made three of his four field-goal attempts and did not have any extra-point tries in Thursday's 12-9 overtime loss to the Colts.

    McManus accounted for all of the Broncos' nine points Thursday, as the offense continued its slow start to the 2022 season. The veteran kicker's only miss came on a blocked kick by the Colts late in the third quarter. Through five games, McManus now boasts 37 points, ranking third among kickers league-wide. If the Broncos continue to finish offensive drives, the 31-year-old could continue to see plenty of opportunities to add to his impressive start.

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    Lions' Michael Badgley: Replacing Seibert

    The Lions waived Austin Seibert (groin) on Friday, making Badgley the likely kicker this Sunday against New England, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

    Badgley spent three years with the Chargers before splitting time between the Colts and Titans last season. The Lions signed him to the practice squad Tuesday after cutting Dominik Eberle, who was a disaster filling in for an injured Seibert in the Week 4 loss to Seattle. It's Badgley's turn now, though the Lions could start from scratch and try someone else on the other side of a Week 6 bye.

  • Chargers' Dustin Hopkins: Questionable for Sunday

    Hopkins (right quad) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

    Hopkins was able to practice in a limited fashion this week, so he has a chance to suit up for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If, however, his quad doesn't respond as hoped, the Chargers have the option of elevating Taylor Bertolet from their practice squad ahead of Week 5 action.

  • Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Doesn't practice Friday

    Butker (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.

    Butker failed to practice for a second straight day ahead of Week 5 and appears to be trending towards a fourth straight absence due to an ankle sprain he suffered during the season opener. Matt Ammendola, who's now with the Cardinals, replaced Butker during his first two absences, but Matthew Wright got the job in Week 4, connecting on all seven of his kicks (two fields goals and five PATs). If Butker is ruled out for Monday's primetime matchup against the Raiders, Wright figures to be elevated from the practice squad for a second consecutive contest.

  • Colts' Chase McLaughlin: Perfect in primetime win

    McLaughlin converted all four of his field-goal attempts during the Colts' 12-9 win over the Broncos on Thursday.

    McLaughlin was officially signed to the Colts' 53-man roster Tuesday after being elevated from the practice squad for the last three games. The 26-year-old saw plenty of work during Thursday's matchup, making four field goals, including two from 50-plus yards. McLaughlin has converted seven of eight field-goal attempts while making all four of his extra-point tries over his four games with Indianapolis.

  • Chargers' Dustin Hopkins: Limited again Thursday

    Hopkins (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

    Hopkins has been limited in back-to-back sessions to open the week while dealing with an apparent quadriceps issue he apparently picked up during the team's 34-24 win over Houston on Sunday. While the severity of his injury remains unclear, Hopkins will have one more chance to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's contest in Cleveland. Taylor Bertolet, a recent addition to the Chargers' practice squad, would likely be promoted to the active roster and command kicking duties should Hopkins eventually be ruled out for Week 5, per Daniel Popper of The Athletic.

  • Bengals' Evan McPherson: Back in full Thursday

    McPherson (groin) was a full participant during Thursday's practice, Geoff Hobson of the Bengals' official site reports.

    McPherson unexpectedly popped up with a groin injury on Cincinnati's injury report Wednesday, which left him limited during practice. However, the 23-year-old appears to have moved past this issue heading into Sunday's game against Baltimore. McPherson converted nine of his 11 field-goal attempts and six of seven PAT tries over the first four weeks of the season.

  • Eagles' Cameron Dicker: To swap in for Elliott

    Dicker is expected to be the Eagles' placekicker Sunday at Arizona with Jake Elliott (ankle) not in line to be available, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Elliott has yet to practice this week after injuring his right ankle this past Sunday against the Jaguars. Philadelphia signed Dicker to the practice squad Tuesday, and the undrafted rookie now is slated to be elevated Saturday and swap in for Elliott on Sunday. In four seasons at Texas, Dicker hit 98.1 percent of his point-after tries and 75.9 percent of his field-goal attempts, averaging 7.9 points per game.

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    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Not slated to play Sunday

    Elliott (ankle) isn't in line to play Sunday at Arizona, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

    Elliott emerged from the Eagles' Week 4 win versus the Jaguars with a right ankle injury, which hasn't allowed him to practice this week. The team signed undrafted rookie Cameron Dicker to its practice squad Tuesday, and it appears he's destined to be elevated Saturday and sub in for Elliott on Sunday. As for Elliott, his absence isn't expected to be a long-term one, so he could be available Week 6 against the Cowboys.

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    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Sitting out again Thursday

    Elliott (ankle) observed Thursday's practice while practice squad member Cameron Dicker handled kicking duties, Josh Tolentino of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Elliott toughed out a right ankle issue during the Eagles' Week 4 win against the Jaguars, a contest in which he made his only field-goal attempt and two of three point-after tries. In the wake of the injury, he has yet to practice this week, while the team signed Dicker to the practice squad Tuesday. Philadelphia doesn't need to make a decision on Elliott's status until 90 minutes before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. kickoff in Arizona, but the situation could be settled well before then, especially if he remains sidelined at Friday's session.

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