NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Accounts for all of Rams' points
Zuerlein connected on both of his field-goal attempts during Monday's 45-6 loss to Baltimore.
The veteran kicker hit from 32 and 46 yards during the second quarter and accounted for Los Angeles' entire offensive production. Zuerlein's been held to just eight field goals and 10 extra points through the past five games, and with the Rams' offense struggling, his fantasy value is trending in the wrong direction.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Accounts for entire offense
McManus converted a 45-yard field goal during Sunday's 20-3 loss in Buffalo.
Thanks to a miserable offensive output, McManus' only attempt of the afternoon was a 45-yard attempt into a stiff wind, which the Temple product converted. Despite attempting just one field goal in three of his last five games, McManus still ranks ninth in the league in field-goal attempts with 23 and is sixth in the league in converted field goals of 40 or more yards with nine. Next up is a matchup against the Chargers, against which he converted field goals of 46 and 40 yards in Week 5.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Greg Joseph: Heading to Carolina
Joseph signed with the Panthers' practice squad Monday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
Joey Slye missed a 28-yard field goal and a pair of extra points during Sunday's three-point loss to the Saints, leading the Panthers to explore available options at kicker. Joseph went 17-for-20 on field goals and 25-for-29 on extra points with the Browns in 2018, and he could make his way to the 53-man roster if Slye continues to struggle.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Perfect on five kicks
Hopkins made all four field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's 19-16 win over the Lions.
Washington's inability to finish drives provided Hopkins with a bevy of opportunities, as he converted field goals from 28, 37, 39 and 42 yards, including the game-winning shot with 16 seconds remaining. The Redskins' inconsistent offense makes the 29-year-old a risky fantasy option, but he's nonetheless 11-for-12 on field goals over the last four games. Astoundingly, Sunday's PAT was Hopkins' first since Week 6.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Cowboys' Brett Maher: Scores all Cowboys points in loss
Maher connected on three of four field goals in Sunday's 13-9 loss to the Patriots.
Kicking in fairly miserable conditions on a rainy day in Foxboro, Maher missed from 46 yards out midway through the first quarter but bounced back to successfully convert his remaining chances. It was the first time all year the Cowboys failed to score a touchdown, so don't be surprised if Maher gets more PATs and fewer FGs in Week 13's home tilt against the Bills.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Three-makes in D.C.
Prater made three of four field-goal attempts as well as his only PAT during Sunday's 19-16 loss to Washington.
Prater was good from 21, 24 and 49 yards out, but the veteran went wide right from 39 yards on a windy day in Washington. It's unfortunate that miss wound up being the difference in the game, but Prater at least made history by passing Errol Mann for the fourth-most points in Lions history. Prater could have another busy day in Week 13 against the Bears if quarterback Jeff Driskel doesn't have too much trouble getting Detroit into scoring position.
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Chase McLaughlin K | TB
49ers' Chase McLaughlin: Huge game on SNF
McLaughlin went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 4-for-4 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 37-8 victory over the Packers.
McLaughlin stayed perfect for the second consecutive week following his ugly shank against the Seahawks back in Week 10. The undrafted rookie continues to start for Robbie Gould (quadriceps), and while the latter is progressing (kicked during practice last week), his status for Sunday's matchup against Baltimore is unclear at the moment. Either kicker would be a solid fantasy option for an offense that is moving the ball with ease recently.
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Joey Slye K | TEN
Panthers' Joey Slye: Set for competition
Coach Ron Rivera said Monday that the Panthers may bring in kickers for tryouts this week, Steve Reed of the Associated Press reports.
Slye missed two extra-point attempts and a 28-yard field-goal try during Sunday's 34-31 loss to the Saints. His missed field goal came with only two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. As a result of the costly performance, Slye appears to be on thin ice with Carolina's coaching staff. His hold on the Panthers' kicking job may not be secure for long.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Patriots' Nick Folk: Struggles in harsh weather
Folk made two of four field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys.
It was raining sideways in Foxborough on Sunday, so it was as tough on kickers as it was for quarterbacks. Folk still managed to drill field goals from 42 and 44 yards, but he missed two tries from beyond 40 as well. Leading up to this contest, Folk was a perfect 5-for-5, so he'll look to get back on track in Houston's dome stadium Week 13.