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  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Drills three long kicks

    Gano connected on all four field-goal attempts and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 37-34 loss to the Cowboys.

    Only four kickers this season have made more than two field goals from beyond 50 yards, but Gano drilled three from that distance Sunday, adding a 25-yarder and two extra points for good measure. The 33-year-old kicker has now hit at least three field goals in three straight games, and he's missed just one kick all year. He gets plenty of opportunities even when facing good defenses, so he should be on fantasy radars in Week 6 against Washington.

  • Colts' Rodrigo Blankenship: Perfect on five kicks

    Blankenship made all five kicks -- three field goals and two extra points -- in Sunday's 32-23 loss to the Browns.

    Blankenship has only missed one field goal from less than 40 yards this season, and he connected on all three from that range Sunday. Colts faithful should be excited to have some stability at the position after legend Adam Vinatieri's disappointing 2019 season, as Blankenship leads the league with 56 points through five games. Even with the Colts' offense being underwhelming, Blankenship is producing and should be universally rostered and started Week 6 against the Bengals.

  • Football Team's Dustin Hopkins: Connects on 48-yarder

    Hopkins made a 48-yard field goal and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Rams.

    Washington's lethargic offense hasn't provided many opportunities for Hopkins this season. He's made five of seven field goals and eight of nine extra points, and his 48-yarder Sunday ties his season long. Washington has faced some tough competition lately, but it will get an appealing matchup against the Giants next week. The Giants have allowed 26.6 points per game -- the 14th most in the league -- so Hopkins could be a decent stream in deeper fantasy formats.

  • Steelers' Chris Boswell: Records eight points in Week 5

    Boswell converted on his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 38-29 win over the Eagles en route to recording eight points.

    Boswell has now gone 6-for-6 on his field-goal attempts to begin the season after converting on a 41-yard try Sunday. He also benefited from the high-scoring matchup against Philadelphia, as he was perfect on five extra-point attempts. Through the first four weeks of the season, Boswell has logged 30 points and profiles as a decent fantasy option while working behind Pittsburgh's offense.

  • Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Tallies 10 points in win

    Carlson made both of his field-goal attempts and converted four of five extra-point tries in Sunday's 40-32 win over the Chiefs.

    Carlson ultimately contributed 10 points in the Raiders' upset victory, but a missed extra-point attempt early in the fourth quarter kept him from a perfect performance. He managed to redeem himself with a 43-yard field goal to make it a two-score game with 6:34 remaining, however. Carlson will be able to enjoy the bye week before hosting the Buccaneers for Sunday Night Football in Week 7.

  • Jason Myers K | SEA

    Seahawks' Jason Myers: Extra points only

    Myers connected on all three extra-point attempts in Sunday's 27-26 win over the Vikings.

    Myers continues to be perfect this season, but he's not being challenged much. The 29-year-old kicker has made all 21 extra points this season, and he's attempted just two field goals, making both tries from beyond 40 yards. Being attached to the second-highest scoring offense in the league is usually a fantasy kicker's dream, but the Seahawks have converted on a league-high 88.9 percent of red-zone trips and have been more willing to go for it on fourth down, leaving minimal opportunities for Myers. Since 2010, no team has found the end zone on more than 78 percent of its red-zone opportunities, so the Seahawks should be due for some regression. Perhaps that will come against the Cardinals in Week 7, as they have allowed a 42.9 red-zone conversion rate, the second-lowest figure in the league.

  • Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein: Boots another game-winner

    Zuerlein was a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals and 4-for-4 on PATs in Sunday's win over the Giants.

    With the Cowboys down 34-31, Zuerlein came through with FGs of 40 yards and 34 yards inside the final two minutes to secure the victory, the second time this season he's kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired. The Dallas offense as a whole will likely take a step backward with Andy Dalton replacing Dak Prescott (ankle) under center, but a less efficient aerial attack could mean more field-goal opportunities for Zuerlein.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Panthers' Joey Slye: Flawless in win

    Slye made all three of his field-goal attempts and both his extra-point tries in Sunday's 23-16 win over the Falcons.

    Slye converted from 38, 39 and 22 yards on his field-goal tries, bringing his tally to 11 points on the day. The second-year pro has notched double-digit points in three of five outings this season, with Sunday's performance marking his second without a missed kick.

  • Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Has 12-point week in win

    Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and was three of three on extra-point kicks in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jaguars.

    Houston's offense moved the ball more consistently in Week 5, reaping the benefits of an effective running game, which enabled Fairbairn to post a season-high 12 points. He's scored 23 points over the last two weeks, and Sunday's game was third in five contests that he's converted at least three field goals.

  • Jake Elliott K | PHI

    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Misses long field-goal attempt

    Elliott missed his only field-goal attempt but was good on all three extra-point tries in Sunday's 38-29 loss to Pittsburgh.

    Elliott wasn't called to kick a field goal until the Eagles' final drive of the game, and he sent the 57-yard attempt wide right. His only two misses on the year have come from more than 50 yards. The 25-year-old will have a chance to redeem himself at home against Baltimore in Week 6.

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