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  • Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein: Shows off leg strength Sunday

    Zuerlein connected on three of four field-goal attempts in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Eagles.

    At the end of the first half, the veteran kicker reminded everyone why he was given the nickname Greg "the Leg," drilling a low, line-drive kick that cut through the wind at Lincoln Financial Field and cleared the uprights with room to spare for a 59-yard field goal. It's the first time since Week 3 that Zuerlein has booted multiple field goals in a game, but the Cowboys' sputtering offense may not provide him with many opportunities next week against the Steelers, even if Andy Dalton (concussion) is back under center.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Panthers' Joey Slye: Makes all three kicks

    Slye made his only field-goal attempt as well as both of his extra-point tries in Thursday night's 25-17 loss to the Falcons.

    Slye converted from 39 yards on his field-goal effort but again had his opportunities limited by a Panthers offense that struggled to move the ball. With All-Pro tailback Christian McCaffrey (ankle) seemingly set to return in Week 9, however, Slye could get more involved going forward, and his current total of 69 points through eight games still represents quality value.

  • Jets' Sergio Castillo: Hits three of four attempts

    Castillo connected on three of four field-goal attempts in Sunday's 35-9 loss to Kansas City.

    Filling in for Sam Ficken (groin) for a second consecutive week, Castillo capped each of New York's first three drives with field goals, connecting from 39, 55 and 48 yards. His fourth field-goal attempt of the first half came from 47 yards out and was blocked. New York's sputtering offense went completely dormant after halftime, as the Jets went a third consecutive game without scoring a single point in the second half. If Ficken's unable to recover for the Week 9 clash with the Patriots, Castillo would retain the Jets' kicking duties.

  • Cairo Santos K | CHI

    Bears' Cairo Santos: Scores 11 points

    Santos connected on all three of his field-goal attempts in Chicago's 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints on Sunday.

    Santos drilled a field goal at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime while tying his season high with 11 points. Although he's posted at least eight points in three of his last four games, he also has a pair of performances with fewer than five points, making him an inconsistent fantasy option with a low scoring floor.

  • Matt Prater K | BUF

    Lions' Matt Prater: Misses FG from 48 yards

    Prater missed his only field-goal attempt but made three of three PATs during Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Colts.

    Missing his only attempt from 48 yards out, Prater's fantasy performance otherwise suffered from an unlucky combination of Detriot's red-zone success and a number of Matthew Stafford's drive-killing mistakes. The veteran should get back on track in Week 9 against a Vikings defense that has allowed the third-most points per game (32.0) in 2020.

  • Jets' Sergio Castillo: Kicking again Week 8

    Castillo will serve as New York's kicker Sunday against the Chiefs with Sam Ficken (groin) inactive for the contest, Randy Lange of the Jets' official site reports.

    The Jets signed Castillo off their practice squad Saturday, one day after the team designated Ficken as doubtful heading into the weekend. While filling in for the injured Ficken in the Week 7 loss to the Bills, Castillo converted a 29-yard field-goal attempt and his lone extra-point try.

  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Not listed on injury report

    Gano (leg) was not listed on the team's final injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Buccaneers, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.

    Gano appeared to have tweaked his leg in last week's loss to the Eagles, but he'll be good to go after practicing in full capacity all week. A potent Buccaneers defense will likely hurt Gano's opportunities to score in droves, but he's at least attempted a field goal in all but one contest this season.

  • Jets' Sergio Castillo: Joins Jets' active roster

    Castillo was signed to the Jets' active roster Saturday.

    This all but confirms Sam Ficken, who is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a groin injury, will not play. Castillo converted his long field-goal and extra-point attempt in last week's loss to the Bills; however, the Jets offense has hardly been efficient enough to generate much fantasy kicker production.

  • Younghoe Koo K | NYG

    Falcons' Younghoe Koo: Produces baker's dozen in TNF win

    Koo went 4-for-4 on field-goal tries and 1-for-2 on extra-point attempts during Thursday's 25-17 win against the Panthers.

    Atlanta surged ahead 25-17 with 11:01 to go by virtue of a three-yard Todd Gurley touchdown plunge, but a missed PAT from Koo allowed the Panthers to stay within one possession late. Blidi Wreh-Wilson was able to come away with the big turnover on Carolina's final offensive drive, bailing Koo and the Falcons out. The 26-year-old kicker has been incredibly reliable on field goals, as he's gone 42-for-46 in his 15-game Falcon tenure. PATs are a serious work in progress, however, as Koo has already missed three of 17 attempts this season.

  • Broncos' Brandon McManus: Misses in snow

    McManus made his only field-goal attempt but missed one of his two extra-point tries in Sunday's 43-16 loss to the Chiefs.

    McManus faced snowy conditions, somewhat excusing his missed PAT, which was also his first miss this season. Through six games, McManus now sports 48 points.

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