NFL Player News
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Nails two field goals in loss
Zuerlein connected on two of three field-goal attempts and hit all three of his extra-point kicks during Sunday' 45-35 loss to New Orleans.
Zuerlein's missed field goal was from 51 yards and his second failed attempt of the season. He still had a productive fantasy day, and with the Rams continuing to score in bunches, the veteran kicker projects to remain a solid asset in all formats.
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Greg Joseph K | LV
Browns' Greg Joseph: Nails 50-yarder
Joseph converted a 51-yard field goal during Sunday's 37-21 loss to the Chiefs.
Joseph's only action of the game came when he was called upon to make a career-long 51-yard field goal in the first quarter. The rookie kicker has 39 points through seven games.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Perfect in Week 9
Sanders converted both field-goal attempts and made his sole extra-point try during Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jets.
Sanders accounted for more than half Miami's total points during the Week 9 win, and logged another accurate performance. The seventh-round pick will look to continue building upon an impressive rookie campaign against the Packers on Sunday.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Drills three field goals in divisional loss
Prater converted all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Vikings.
The Lions offense was even less effective than it was last week against Seattle, especially in the red zone. However, Minnesota's ability to keep Detroit from reaching the painted area ultimately gave Prater a trio of field-goal opportunities, and the veteran rang true on all of his attempts for the sixth time in eight games. While Prater remains one of the most reliable veteran kickers in the game, it might be wise to find another fantasy option in Week 10 when his team travels to the Windy City for an outdoors matchup against a stout Bears defense.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Saints' Wil Lutz: Notches nine points in Week 9
Lutz made his only field-goal attempt and converted all six of his extra-point tries during Sunday's 45-35 win over the Rams.
Lutz's only field goal attempt came on a successful 54-yard try. The 24-year-old has converted 16-of-17 field-goals and 27-of-28 extra-points this season. Lutz's accuracy and presence in New Orleans' high-powered offense make him a top fantasy option at the kicker position.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Notches two extra points Week 9
Hopkins did not attempt a field-goal and converted both extra-point tries during Sunday's 38-14 loss to the Falcons.
Hopkins did not see much utilization Week 9, mostly due to the fact that Washington fell behind early against the Falcons and spent the entire contest reaching for touchdowns. Following a down week, Hopkins will look to bounce back against a league-worst Buccaneers' defense Sunday.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker: Converts all three field goals against Steelers
Tucker converted all three of his field goal attempts and converted his lone extra point attempt Sunday against the Steelers.
Tucker was perfect on the day, converting two 23-yard field goals and a 37-yarder. He is tied for seventh in the league with 16 made field goals through nine weeks and his 88.9 conversion rate ranks 12th in the league. Tucker is on a bye before returning to action Nov. 18 against the Bengals.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Chargers' Michael Badgley: Officially promoted to active roster
Badgley was officially signed to the Chargers' active roster Monday, Ricky Henne of the team's official site reports.
This was expected after Los Angeles cut ties with kicker Caleb Sturgis earlier Monday after the veteran missed a field-goal attempt and two PATs during Sunday's loss to Seattle. Badgley will now take over as the starting kicker within an offense averaging 27.5 points per game in 2018, which checks in as the 11th-highest figure in the league. While filling in for an injured Sturgis in Weeks 6 and 7, Badgley converted all three of his attempted field goals (with the longest coming from 44 yards) and all seven of his PATs.
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Mike Badgley K | BUF
Michael Badgley: Ready for promotion
Badgley is likely to be promoted from the practice squad to serve as the Chargers' kicker Sunday against the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Chargers demoted Badgley when Caleb Sturgis returned from a quadriceps injury, only to reverse course Monday after Sturgis missed a trio of kicks in a 25-17 win over the Seahawks. With Sturgis no longer on the roster, it's seemingly just a matter of time until Badgley is promoted into a role that attaches him to one of the best offenses in the NFL. The rookie kicker was flawless while filling in for Sturgis earlier this season, converting each of his three field-goal attempts and each of his seven point-after tries. The Week 10 matchup makes Badgley a worthy addition for those in need of a kicker.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Caleb Sturgis: Released by Chargers
Sturgis was released by the Chargers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Chargers thought they'd finally obtained a reliable kicker when they signed Sturgis in March, but he's instead turned out to be another disaster, missing four field goals and six PATs in six games. Michael Badgley presumably will be promoted from the practice squad to replace Sturgis for Week 10 at Oakland. There's potential for fantasy relevance given that Badgley will be attached to one of the NFL's better offenses.