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  • Raiders' Daniel Carlson: Still perfect from 50-plus

    Carlson made all three of his field-goal attempts and converted both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Bills.

    Carlson was a bright spot for the Raiders in Week 4, improving to a 9-for-10 tally on field-goal attempts while also remaining perfect from 50-plus thanks to his 54-yarder in the first quarter. The Raiders will likely need another solid performance from Carlson on the road Week 5 as they look to keep up with the Chiefs.

  • Jake Elliott K | PHI

    Eagles' Jake Elliott: Just one field-goal chance in win

    Elliott made his lone field-goal attempt in Sunday's 25-20 win over San Francisco. He also made both of his extra-point tries.

    The Eagles didn't generate much offense in this one, as one of their touchdowns came on a pick-six. The 25-year-old has missed just one field-goal try out of eight on the season, but the Eagles have a couple of difficult matchups ahead with the Steelers in Week 5 and the Ravens after that.

  • Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Takes advantage in red zone

    Fairbairn converted all three field-goal attempts and two extra-point kicks in Sunday's 31-23 loss to the Vikings.

    Fairbairn was the beneficiary of Houston's failure to finish in the red-zone (zero TDs in three trips), although he got a chance to show off his leg with a boot from 50 yards out. His 11 points were a season high and marked his second double-digit tally of the season. The four-year kicker has been inconsistent through four weeks -- 2, 10, 3, 11 points -- which is befitting the NFL's 28th-ranked scoring offense (20.0 PPG).

  • Colts' Rodrigo Blankenship: Registers 13 points

    Blankenship hit all four field goals and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 19-11 win over the Bears.

    The undrafted rookie has been a solid contributor for the Colts, as he's made all nine extra points this season and 12 of 14 field goals (86 percent). Blankenship's work from distance has been solid, too, hitting four of five kicks from beyond 40 yards. It's tough being tied to the Colts' mediocre offense, but a Week 5 matchup against the Browns should yield fantasy dividends, as the Browns have allowed the eighth-most total yards (402) in the league.

  • Tyler Bass K | BUF

    Bills' Tyler Bass: Misses extra point

    Bass made a 34-yard field goal and three of four extra-point attempts in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Raiders.

    The rookie sixth-rounder hasn't tried a field goal from beyond 40 yards yet this season, but that can be chalked up to the Bills' strong offensive efficiency. However, it's a bit concerning that Bass has attempted just two field goals over the past three weeks, so his fantasy value has been overly reliant on extra points. That's not a great recipe for success, but it may be worth holding onto a kicker tied to this offense.

  • Graham Gano K | NYG

    Giants' Graham Gano: Hits three kicks

    Gano made all three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 17-9 loss to the Rams.

    Gano accounted for all of the Giants' points in Week 4, as he was a perfect 3-for-3 in a second straight game. The 33-year-old kicker has now connected on nine of 10 field goals this year, and his only miss was from 57 yards in Week 2. Although the Giants aren't moving the ball well right now, Gano's Week 5 matchup is encouraging, as the Cowboys have allowed a league-high 36.5 points per game.

  • Football Team's Dustin Hopkins: Misses deep kick Sunday

    Hopkins made one of two field goals and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Ravens.

    Hopkins drilled the left upright on a 54-yard field goal in the second quarter, but he connected on a 43-yarder as time expired in the first half. He's been a bit iffy from range this year, making just two of four attempts from beyond 40 yards. Hopkins doesn't get many opportunities because Washington often trails late in games and goes for it on fourth downs in the second half, so he's tough to depend on unless the team's offense turns a corner.

  • Jason Myers K | SEA

    Seahawks' Jason Myers: Drills all five kicks

    Myers connected on a 55-yard field goal and four extra points in Sunday's 31-23 win over the Dolphins.

    Myers went two games without even attempting a field goal, but a rare Tyler Lockett drop set him up for a deep try in the first half. Myers nailed it along with four extra points to stay perfect on the season. The Seahawks have converted on 13 of 15 red-zone trips (86.7 percent) this season -- first in the league -- so it's a bit concerning for Myers' fantasy outlook. While this offense is likely matchup-proof, the Vikings' red-zone defense ranks second in the league, allowing opponents to score just 41.2 percent of the time, so perhaps Myers will have more opportunities in Week 5.

  • Cowboys' Greg Zuerlein: Little work in loss

    Zuerlein didn't attempt a field goal and connected on both his extra points in Sunday's 49-38 loss to the Browns.

    The kicker's lack of activity seems baffling given the final score, but with the Cowboys staring at a 41-14 deficit heading into the fourth quarter, they were forced to go for two-point conversions during their comeback attempt and leave Zuerlein cooling his heels on the sideline. He should get more opportunities in Week 5 against the Giants.

  • Joey Slye K | TEN

    Panthers' Joey Slye: Misses field goal

    Slye missed one of two field-goal attempts but made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 31-21 win over the Cardinals.

    Slye converted from 27 yards to open the fourth quarter but then went wide right from 42 yards to stall Carolina's next series. Although his seven points produced a decent return, Slye has now missed a kick in three out of four games thus far, leaving further points on the board Sunday.

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