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  • Cameron Dicker: Finds new opportunity

    Dicker signed with the Eagles' practice squad Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Dicker was a 2022 undrafted free agent out of Texas, who had spent time with the Rams and Ravens during camp. With Jake Elliott (leg) questionable for Sunday against the Eagles, Dicker will likely be the Eagles' kicker, if he's unable to go.

  • Colts' Chase McLaughlin: Added to 53-man roster

    The Colts signed McLaughlin to the 53-man roster Tuesday.

    After Indianapolis cut incumbent kicker Rodrigo Blankenship following Week 1, McLaughlin took over the role and was elevated from the practice squad ahead of each the Colts' last three games. McLaughlin converted three of four field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point attempts over that three-week stretch, which was enough for him to keep the job and earn a more permanent spot on the roster now that the Colts have exhausted his elevations from the practice squad.

  • Matt Gay K | SF

    Rams' Matt Gay: Nails three field goals

    Gay connected on all three field-goal attempts during Monday's 24-9 loss to the 49ers.

    It was another perfect performance for Gay, who opened the game with a 39-yard field goal before adding two short field goals in the second and third quarter, respectively. The Rams have struggled offensively to start the year, which is reflected in Gay's limited usage. Week 5 brings the Cowboys to town featuring a defense hasn't given up more than 17 points in a game this season, so scoring opportunities may be at a premium again for the big-legged kicker.

  • Jake Elliott K | PHI

    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Dealing with leg injury

    Elliott sustained an apparent leg injury in Sunday's 29-21 win over the Jaguars, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

    Though Elliott wasn't forced to exit Sunday's contest, he was clearly affected by the injury, which may have been a factor on his missed extra-point attempt late in the second quarter. According to McLane, Eagles special teams coordinator Michael Clay said Tuesday that Elliott has a chance to play in Philadelphia's upcoming matchup with the Cardinals, but the kicker's status likely won't be determined until he's evaluated in practice over the next few days. The Eagles will return to the field Wednesday for a walk-through session to kick off Week 5 prep.

  • Ravens' Justin Tucker: Hits another 50-yard field goal

    Tucker was perfect Sunday against the Bills, converting both of his field-goal attempts along with both of his extra-point attempts.

    Sunday marked Tucker's first multi-field goal game of the season as well as his third week in a row with a made field goal of 50-or-more yards. Tucker surprisingly ranks outside the top 10 among kickers in fantasy production thus far this season but he has been effective as usual when called upon, going 5-for-5 on field goals and 14-for-15 on extra points. The Ravens host the Bengals on Sunday night.

  • Panthers' Eddy Pineiro: Makes both kicks

    Pineiro made his only field-goal attempt and extra-point try in Sunday's 26-16 loss to the Cardinals.

    Pineiro nailed a 54-yard field goal, continuing his strong start with the Panthers. Through four games, the veteran has made all 14 of his kicks, totaling 30 points along the way.

  • Tyler Bass K | BUF

    Bills' Tyler Bass: Hits walk-off kick in Week 4 win

    Bass made all three of his field-goal tries -- including the game-winner as time expired -- in Sunday's win over the Ravens. He also made both extra-point tries.

    The capable Bass has only missed one kick all season, with a 7-for-8 performance on field goals while making all 13 of his extra-point tries. In fact, Bass is perfect on 64 extra-point tries over the last two seasons and hasn't missed one since Week 14 of 2020. Bass is currently tied for fifth in the league with 34 points, as he continues to be a reliable fantasy kicker.

  • Matthew Wright: Returns to practice squad

    Wright reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

    Wright converted both of his field-goal attempts and all five of his PATs after being elevated to Kansas City's active roster in Week 4. The 26-year-old joined the Chiefs' practice squad last Tuesday to serve as the team's backup kicker behind Harrison Butker (ankle), who sat out for the third week in a row Sunday. Wright will now be eligible for two more activations while on Kansas City's practice squad this season.

  • Wil Lutz K | DEN

    Saints' Wil Lutz: Doinks 61-yard attempt

    Lutz converted one of his two field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 28-25 loss to the Vikings.

    Lutz made all three of his kicking attempts before missing a 61-yard field-goal try on the left upright in the waning seconds of regulation. The 28-year-old did convert a 60-yard field goal to tie the game with just under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Lutz, who made all but five of his 28 field-goal tries over 16 games in 2020 before missing last season due to injury, and he's now missed four of his eight field-goal attempts while converting all six PATs through four weeks of the 2022 campaign. The Saints offense likely will provide the starting kicker with few easy opportunities should starting quarterback Jameis Winston (back) and wideout Michael Thomas (foot) remain out.

  • Chargers' Dustin Hopkins: Perfect yet again

    Hopkins converted both of his field goals and all four of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-24 win over the Texans.

    Save for a 49-yarder back in Week 1, Hopkins has been perfect on both field goals and extra points, but it's Los Angeles' success in terms of red-zone efficiency that has limited the veteran kicker to just six attempts to date. Expect Hopkins to once again see some opportunities in a Week 5 matchup against the Browns.

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