NFL Player News
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Converts on lone extra-point try
Boswell didn't attempt any field goals but converted on his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Bills.
Boswell missed last week's loss to Washington due to a hip issue, but he practiced for most of the week leading up to Sunday's matchup. Pittsburgh failed to generate much offensive production against Buffalo, so Boswell's workload in the loss was minimal. The 29-year-old has been effective when needed this season, but the Steelers have had fewer scoring opportunities recently due to their offensive woes.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
Jets' Chase McLaughlin: Lands in Big Apple
The Jets claimed McLaughlin off waivers from the Jaguars on Monday, Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York reports.
McLaughlin missed two kicks in last week's 27-24 loss to the Vikings, leading to the Jaguars cutting him Saturday. He could land on his feet with a starting role in New York. In this past Sunday's 40-3 loss to the Seahawks, Jets kicker Sergio Castillo missed three of four field-goal tries, and his tenure with the team is likely coming to an end. In turn, McLaughlin likely will start in Sunday's game against the Rams as long as Sam Ficken (groin) doesn't return from IR.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Heading to reserve list
McManus will be heading to the reserve/COVID-19 list, per his personal Twitter account.
McManus adds that his close contact with a COVID-infected individual took place outside of Broncos headquarters and that it is his intention to still suit up against the Bills on Saturday. McManus's confidence aside, the news does place his availability in jeopardy given the short week. If he's able to play, he'll be coming off one of the roughest outings of his career in which he missed two of four point-after attempts.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Football Team's Dustin Hopkins: Rings up 11 points
Hopkins made three of four field-goal attempts and both extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-15 win over the 49ers.
Hopkins hit a 51-yard field goal, tying his season long, and he added two more kicks from within 40 yards. While he did miss a 53-yarder, that was his first miss in three games. Hopkins has now made eight of nine field-goal attempts and all nine extra-point tries over the last three games. He'll look to keep it rolling against the Seahawks in Week 15.
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Rodrigo Blankenship K | TB
Colts' Rodrigo Blankenship: Converts on eight kicks
Blankenship made three field-goal attempts and five extra-point tries in Sunday's 44-27 win over the Raiders.
The Colts torched the Raiders on the ground and through the air, allowing Blankenship to put up 14 points. All of his field goals came from within 40 yards, but it was a significant feat nonetheless. The rookie now ranks fourth in the league with 116 points through 13 games.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein: Perfect day against Cincy
Zuerlein converted all three of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
Three early Cincy fumbles gave the Cowboys plenty of extra possessions, and after a rough night in Baltimore last week, Zuerlein didn't waste any of his opportunities this time around. He's kicked at least three FGs in four of the last six games, and he could be busy again in Week 15's clash with the 49ers.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Seahawks' Jason Myers: Makes six kicks in rout
Myers made two field-goal attempts and four of five extra-point tries in Sunday's 40-3 win over the Jets.
Myers made field goals from 29 and 41 yards, extending his streak to 18 straight field goals without a miss this year. He and Mason Crosby are the only two kickers without a field-goal miss this season. However, Myers did misfire on an extra point for the third time since Week 8. He'll look to get back to perfect in Week 15 against Washington.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: One FG against Green Bay
Prater made his only field-goal attempt and all three of his PATs during Sunday's 31-24 loss to Green Bay.
The Lions were able to punch it in for a touchdown three of the four times they managed to get in scoring position, limiting Prater's opportunities. Despite a welcoming matchup Week 15 matchup with a struggling Titans defense, Prater's chances of a bounce-back performance will be dinged if quarterback Matthew Stafford (ribs) is forced to miss time.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Panthers' Joey Slye: Notches nine points
Slye made both of his field-goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Broncos.
Slye converted from 35 and 26 yards on his field goals, which, along with his three PATs, gave him a third straight outing with at least eight points. That production sees Slye currently sitting on 107 points this season, ranking him eighth among kickers league-wide.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Gets near day off in loss
Fairbairn did not have a field-goal attempt and made his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 36-7 loss to the Bears.
The Texans were down 30-7 at halftime and were in no need of field goals from Fairbairn, who had averaged nearly nine points over the previous three games. Houston's lone second-half, red-zone drive stalled out on downs. On a related note, quarterback Deshaun Watson took a beating Sunday (six sacks, 11 quarterback hits) and left the game briefly with an elbow injury. If the Texans decide it's not worth risking Watson at any point over the final three games, the offense may not provide many scoring opportunities for Fairbairn.