NFL Player News
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Nick Folk K | ATL
Patriots' Nick Folk: Listed as questionable again
Folk (back) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.
Folk carried a questionable tag into each of the last four games. He was active in each contest, connecting on all eight field-goal attempts and nine of 10 extra-point tries. Folk should be ready for Sunday's game and is a solid fantasy option against the Chargers' underwhelming defense.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Back at practice Friday
McManus (personal) returned to practice as expected Friday, Troy Renck of ABC Denver7 reports.
McManus missed Thursday's practice with an excused personal absence but was back in the fold Friday. He should be all systems go for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker: No field-goal attempts
Tucker converted both of his extra-point tries during Wednesday's 19-14 loss to the Steelers.
The Ravens were forced to hone in on touchdown opportunities due to Wednesday's unusual gamescript, leading to Tucker's first game of the season without a field-goal try. The usual stalwart will look to get back on track versus the Cowboys on Tuesday.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Away from team
McManus was away from the team Thursday with an excused absence for personal reasons, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
As Kils points out, McManus is expected to rejoin the team Friday ahead of its game Sunday against the Chiefs, so the kicker isn't in jeopardy of missing action. McManus connected on a career-long 58-yard field goal in last Sunday's loss to New Orleans, and with Drew Lock officially activated off the reserve/COVID-19 list, he could have more opportunities to score points in Week 13.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYG
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: No limitations in practice
Koo (quadriceps) turned in a full practice Thursday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Koo was a limited participant Wednesday while he nursed a right quad injury, but his ability to take every rep in practice a day later puts him on track to retain kicking duties for the Falcons in Sunday's game versus the Saints. The 26-year-old has actually been more accurate on field-goal attempts than extra-point tries this season, going 29 for 30 and 22 for 25 in those respective situations.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Makes two field goals Wednesday
Boswell converted on both of his field-goal attempts while missing his only extra-point try in Wednesday's 19-14 win over the Ravens.
Boswell's day got off to a slow start as he missed an extra-point try in the first quarter of Wednesday's game, but he converted on a pair of short field goals later in the contest. The 29-year-old has now converted on 94.7 percent of his field-goal attempts, but he's only made 88.6 percent of his extra-point tries this year. He'll face a slightly more favorable matchup against Washington next week.
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Nick Folk K | ATL
Patriots' Nick Folk: Back on injury report
Folk (back) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Folk has followed a limited practice regimen with the back issue every week since Week 9 before suiting up, so this week appears no different. Folk played hero in last week's win over the Cardinals, drilling the game-winning kick, along with nailing another field goal and both extra-point tries. Expect the veteran kicker to be on the field again for Sunday's clash with the Chargers.
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Younghoe Koo K | NYG
Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Limited with quad injury
Koo (quadriceps) was limited in practice Wednesday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.
Koo's right quad is a little sore after he converted all nine of his kicks in last week's 43-6 drubbing of the Raiders. Unless his practice participation declines as the week unfolds, Koo should be able to suit up when the Saints come to town Sunday.
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: One field goal in loss
Elliott made his lone field-goal try but missed his only extra-point opportunity in Monday's loss to the Seahawks.
Elliott missed the extra-point after the Eagles' first touchdown of the day at the end of the first half. It didn't faze him coming out of the locker room, however, as he converted a 42-yarder midway through the third quarter. The Memphis product has attempted more than one field goal just once since Week 3.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Sets career long
McManus converted his lone field-goal attempt, a 58-yarder, during Sunday's 31-3 loss to New Orleans.
The Broncos took a five-yard loss on third down midway through the third quarter on Sunday, pushing a tough field-goal try back even farther. McManus nailed it with room to spare, breaking his previous career long of 57 yards set back in 2015 and keeping alive Denver's streak of never being shut out at home. Sunday was obviously a unique situation with an undrafted rookie wide receiver forced to play quarterback. Expect a few more opportunities for McManus Sunday night with Drew Lock back in the fold. In Week 7 against Kansas City, McManus converted a 43-yard field goal and one of two point-after attempts, just his second point-after miss since Week 3 of the 2016 season.