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Folk (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

As expected, the veteran kicker, who has logged 35 points through his first four contests this season, will suit up Sunday for a game in which the Patriots should have their share of scoring opportunities against a 1-3 Houston squad helmed by rookie QB Davis Mills.

Wright was elevated from the Jaguars' practice squad Saturday.

Wright will join the active roster for a second straight game after he converted all three of his extra-point tries last week. Josh Lambo could be active, but Wright seems to have a good chance to handle kicking duties against Tennessee.

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

Folk has played through his left knee injury in recent weeks and was able to practice in a limited capacity this week. Despite the questionable tag, he's expected to be ready for Sunday's matchup.

Myers connected on one of two field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Thursday's 26-17 loss to the Rams.

Myers has now missed two of his last four field-goal tries after sending a 35-yard attempt wide left Thursday. Having attempted just five field goals this season, Myers' upside is capped anyway, so fantasy managers should be concerned with him missing chip shots. He'll look to get back on track in Week 6 against the Steelers.

Folk (knee) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

Folk has been playing through the knee injury the past couple weeks and continued to nurse the issue at Wednesday's practice. The fact he's still practicing in some capacity indicates he should be able to play at Houston this weekend.

Lutz (abdomen) is only expected to be sidelined a few more weeks, making his likely season debut Week 7 in Seattle on Monday, Oct. 25, Mike Triplett of ESPN.com reports.

The Saints are among the four teams with a Week 6 bye, so if their belief comes to pass, Lutz actually will miss just five games as a result of the core muscle surgery he underwent in early August. The team has the ability to open a three-week window to practice by designating him to return from IR. When that happens, it may indicate an even more precise return to action. In the interim, though, New Orleans has moved on to its second kicker of the season, swapping Aldrick Rosas for Cody Parkey this week.

The 49ers signed Slye on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

With kicker Robbie Gould (groin) set to miss multiple weeks, Slye will get the first shot to replace him after going through a workout Tuesday along with Michael Badgley and Brett Maher, according to Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston. Slye filled in for Ka'imi Fairbairn in Houston for the first three games of the current campaign, making four of five field-goal attempts and seven of eight point-after tries.

Myers did not attempt a field goal but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-21 win over the 49ers.

Myers was perfect on the day, even though he was limited to PAT duties. Through four games, the veteran now sports just 19 points, having made 15 of 17 total attempts.

Butker did not attempt a field goal but made all six of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 42-30 win over the Eagles.

Butker now has two games without a field-goal attempt this season, restricting his output despite the supporting role he plays to Kansas City's high-powered offense. With only three field goals through four games, he sports just 26 points thus far, but Butker at least hasn't missed a single one of his 20 total attempts.

Fairbairn did not attempt a kick in Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.

Fairbairn was active for the first time this season after overcoming a leg injury, but the kicker didn't have any scoring opportunities as Houston was blanked in Buffalo. The veteran will hope to get a few chances to show his stuff in Week 5 versus the Patriots.