NFL Player News
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Browns' Chase McLaughlin: Misses FGA in one-score loss
McLaughlin was successful on one of two field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Ravens.
McLaughlin failed to convert a 46-yard attempt on Cleveland's opening drive, his third missed kick over the last two games. When asked about the kicker by reporters this week, special-teams coach Mike Priefer said he was confident in McLaughlin, whose previous misses were not a factor in games. That changed Sunday. McLaughlin's now under 80 percent on field goals -- 14 of 18 -- and more questions could arise. When the Browns' sputtering offense gets in range, it's vital they come away with points. The team is on a bye Week 13, which gives them plenty of time to evaluate McLaughlin and seek alternatives.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Active to face Titans
Folk (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Folk has been listed as questionable on the pre-game injury reports with a nagging knee issue, but he has managed to play through it and has yet to miss a game. He has been elite this season, making 26 of his 28 field-goal attempts and 26 of his 30 extra-point kicks.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Officially questionable for Week 12
Folk (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Tennessee, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Folk has donned the questionable tag consistently since the beginning of Week 4 but has yet to miss a game with the issue. The Arizona product has been one of the best kickers in the league this season, making 26 of his 28 field-goal attempts.
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Tyler Bass K | BUF
Bills' Tyler Bass: Flawless in easy win
Bass made his only field-goal attempt and all four extra-point tries in Thursday's 31-6 win over the Saints.
Like the rest of his team, Bass got back on the horse following a forgettable performance in a blowout loss to the Colts in Week 11. Bass is 20-for-23 on field-goal attempts and a perfect 34-for-34 on extra-point tries this season and sits third among kickers in scoring heading into the weekend.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Browns' Chase McLaughlin: Retains coach's confidence
Cleveland special teams coach Mike Priefer said he remains confident in McLaughlin despite recent misses, Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram reports.
McLaughlin's been accurate all season and none of his misses have been the reason for a loss, so it would be a surprise if the Browns moved on from him. He missed a field-goal attempt and had an extra-point kick blocked last week against the Lions, which Priefer told Petrak was the result of a low kick, not the protection. McLaughlin's made 13 of 16 field-goal attempts (81.2 percent) and 25 of 26 extra-point kicks (96.2 percent) in 2021.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Saints' Brett Maher: No opportunities on Thanksgiving
Maher didn't attempt a field goal or PAT during Thursday's 31-6 loss to Buffalo.
New Orleans' Trevor Siemian-led offense had immense difficulty moving the ball against the Bills' elite defense. When the Saints were finally able to find the end zone, they went for two. As long as Alvin Kamara (knee) is sidelined and Siemian remains under center, Maher shouldn't be considered for fantasy purposes.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Bears' Cairo Santos: Posts double digits
Santos made three of four field-goal attempts along with an extra point in the Bears' 16-14 win over the Lions on Thursday.
Santos was a hero when he kicked a short field goal as time expired to give the Bears their fourth win of the season. Despite his strong performance, his only miss was when he was short on a 53-yard attempt. Although he's scored at least nine points in three of his last four games, he's also been held to fewer than four points three times over his last six games, making him a volatile fantasy option.
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Riley Patterson K | MIA
Lions' Riley Patterson: Set to kick Thursday in NFL debut
Patterson is expected to serve as the Lions' kicker Thursday against the Bears after Aldrick Rosas wasn't elevated from the practice squad Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Patterson was signed off the Patriots' practice squad Nov. 16, but he was inactive for the Lions' loss to the Browns in Week 11 while Rosas handled kicking duties. Despite Rosas hitting his only field-goal attempt in that game, he reverted to the practice squad following the contest and will stay there for now. Rosa's reversion leaves Patterson as the only kicker on the active roster, so he'll be in line to make his NFL debut Week 12.
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Harrison Butker K | KC
Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Misses two kicks
Butker missed one of three field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 19-9 win over the Cowboys.
Butker started by missing his opening PAT, but he subsequently converted a 37-yard field goal on Kansas City's next drive. After a PAT and a 53-yard make next, Butker ended by going wide right on a 51-yard attempt. Overall, it was a shaky performance from the veteran, who has now missed at least one kick in back-to-back games going into the bye week.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Misses extra point
Fairbairn made all three of his field-goal attempts but missed one of two extra-point tries in Sunday's 22-13 win over the Titans.
Fairbairn split the uprights from 43, 24 and 37 yards on his field goals, helping him reach double-digit points despite his misfired PAT. After that season-best tally, Fairbairn will strive to keep his scoring touch in Week 12 versus the Jets.