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McLaughlin converted one of two field-goal attempts and two of two extra-point kicks in Thursday's 17-14 win over Denver.

McLaughlin was good from 52 yards -- he's 4-of-4 this season from 50 and beyond -- but had a 41-yard attempt blocked. While the failed attempt is technically a missed field goal, McLaughlin has been perfect on kicks that are not blocked in 2021. The Browns have suffered a spate of injuries to key skill-position players, which could break either way for a kicker. Last week, McLaughlin had just two points in a blowout loss to the Cardinals; this week, he was in position for an eight-point game, plus whatever bonus fantasy leagues might hand out for field goals from 50 yards and beyond.

Folk (knee) practiced in limited fashion Wednesday.

Folk has been on the injury report with the knee issue since Week 3 against New Orleans, but he has yet to miss a game. Given that he has played through the injury for several consecutive weeks, it should be presumed that he will once again be active for a Week 7 matchup against the Jets barring a setback.

Bass made all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries in Monday night's 34-31 loss to the Titans.

Bass converted from 24 and 52 yards on his respective field goals, continuing his superb start to the season. Heading into the Bills' bye week, he's missed just one of 36 total attempts, racking up an NFL-best 63 points at his position.

Washington released Hopkins on Wednesday.

The Football Team signed Chris Blewitt off the practice squad in a corresponding move, and he'll take over as Washington's kicker beginning with Sunday's game in Green Bay. Hopkins' time in the nation's capital comes to an end after six-plus seasons, with the 31-year-old converting on 84 percent of his field-goal attempts and 94.2 percent of his extra-point tries over that stretch. Hopkins had knocked down a respectable 12 of 14 field-goal attempts in 2021, but his 42-yard misfire in the third quarter of last week's loss to the Chiefs was enough for Washington to close the book on him and move on with Blewitt.

Patterson was added to the Patriots' practice squad Tuesday.

The kicker was originally signed as a rookie free agent by the Vikings on May 5, but he was released Aug. 25. Patterson has little chance of being added to the active roster unless starter Nick Folk gets hurt or is inactive at any point.

The Colts elevated Badgley from their practice squad Tuesday.

Badgley was promoted to the active roster ahead of Sunday's win over the Texans and kicked well enough, knocking home his lone field-goal attempt and all four of his extra-point attempts. With Rodrigo Blankenship (hip) landing on injured reserve prior to the Week 6 contest, Badgley should hold down the kicking job for at least two more games.

Tucker converted both of his field-goal attempts and all four extra-point attempts against the Chargers.

After a quiet week against Indianapolis, Tucker was more involved Sunday with Baltimore not needing to eschew extra points in favor of two-point tries. Tucker also connected on his first 50-plus yard attempt since Week 3 against Detroit. He ranks fifth among kickers in fantasy points going into Week 7 against the Bengals.

Butker nailed his lone field-goal attempt and knocked home all four of his extra-point attempts Sunday versus Washington.

Butker connected on his second attempt of 50-plus yards in as many weeks and has yet to misfire on a kick this season, going 6-for-6 on field goals and 23-for-23 on extra points. He could have a good amount of chances on tap this week versus a Tennessee defense allowing 26.8 points per game, ninth-most in the league.

Prater went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 on point-after tries during Sunday's 37-14 victory at Cleveland.

Prater matched his season best from Week 4 with 13 points Sunday, marking the third time in six games in which he's reached double digits. Overall, he's missed three of 14 FGAs and none of his 23 PATs en route to 9.3 points per game, which is good for third highest among NFL kickers this season. It helps to be attached to the Cardinals' No. 4 scoring offense (32.3 points per game), providing the backdrop for Prater to be a regular in lineups.

McManus connected on his only field goal attempt and all three of his extra-point attempts in Sunday's 34-24 loss to the Raiders.

With Sunday's performance, McManus extended his perfect streak through the first seven games of the 2021 season. The veteran kicker's only field goal was good from 32 yards out. The Broncos' offense has cooled off a bit as of late, so McManus' scoring opportunities have been limited. The 30-year-old will look to continue his perfect streak when the Broncos visit the Browns in Week 7.