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Elliott made all three of his field-goal attempts and added five extra points in Sunday's 44-6 win over Detroit.

Elliott scored 14 points, tying a career high he set in Week 4 of his rookie season. It was just the second time this year that the 26-year-old has gotten three field-goal attempts in a game, however.

Santos converted all three of his field-goal attempts while adding an extra point in the Bears' 33-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Although Santos missed an extra-point attempt, he recorded a season-high 10 points. Despite his solid effort, he came into this game averaging fewer than five points over his last four games, making him tough to trust in weekly fantasy lineups.

Boswell was diagnosed with a concussion and won't return to Sunday's game against the Browns, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Boswell took a big shot during the second quarter while attempting a pass on a fake field-goal attempt, and Pittsburgh will now be without its kicker for the rest of Sunday's contest. Punter Pressley Harvin could work as the emergency kicker, but the Steelers could opt for a more aggressive strategy on fourth downs and PATs.

Folk (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Chargers.

As expected, Folk will be available for the Patriots' Week 8 matchup against the Chargers. He has dealt with the injury for the majority of the 2021 campaign, but it hasn't hampered his effectiveness yet, as he has connected on 16 of his 17 field-goal attempts this season.

Boswell exited Sunday's game against the Browns and is being evaluated for a concussion, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Boswell was hit hard while attempting a pass on a fake field-goal attempt during the second quarter, and he slowly made his way to the locker room after initially being evaluated on the sideline. He converted on his lone attempt from 31 yards before leaving the contest, and the Steelers may be without a true placekicker for the rest of Sunday's game.

Folk (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Folk has dealt with a left knee issue for a while now but has been able to play through it, and he's expected to do so once again come Sunday. The issue hasn't hampered his effectiveness, as Folk has converted all but one of his 17 field-goal attempts this season.

Folk (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

As has been the case for many weeks, the kicker's reps in practice will be managed while he tends to a lingering knee injury. Folk has yet to miss a contest this season, going 16-for-17 on field-goal attempts and 15-for-18 on extra-point tries through seven games. Expect Folk to be ready to play by the time Sunday's game against the Chargers arrives.

Hopkins signed a contract with the Chargers on Tuesday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.

Hopkins was let go by Washington last week but it didn't take him long to latch on with a new team. He went 12-for-14 on field goals and 10-for-12 on PATs before being released, and he should now benefit from Los Angeles' more explosive offense. Tristan Vizcaino, who missed one field goal and five extra points in six games, was cut by the Chargers in a corresponding move.

Myers missed two of his three field-goal attempts and made his only extra-point try in Monday night's 13-10 loss to the Saints.

Myers missed from 44 and 53 yards, which, despite converting a 50-yarder in between, contributed to a narrow defeat in rainy conditions. The veteran now sports just 36 points through seven games this season, placing him outside the top 20 league-wide at his position.

Butker connected on one of his two field-goal attempts Sunday versus the Titans.

Butker missed his first kick of the season late in the third quarter Sunday, missing a 57-yard attempt that had little impact on a game sporting a 27-3 score at the time. It was an uncharacteristically poor showing from the Chiefs' offense this week, but the team should have a good chance to bounce back next week versus the Giants.