NFL Player News
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Chargers' Caleb Sturgis: Misses plethora of kicks Sunday
Sturgis made three of his four field-goal attempts and also missed both of his extra-point attempts in the 29-27 win over the 49ers on Sunday.
There's only three things consistent in this world - death, taxes and Chargers' kicking woes. One week after missing an extra point, Sturgis went back to the ill-fated well, missing two extra point attempts and a field goal in his worst game as a member of the Chargers. Through four weeks, Sturgis has missed two field goals and three extra-point attempts, but head coach Anthony Lynn wasn't ready to pull the plug on his kicker just yet, suggesting the entire unit, including the snapper and holder, could be in line for changes. If he's around for another week, Sturgis could be in line for more opportunities as the Chargers take on the lowly Raiders in Week 5.
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Jake Elliott K | PHI
Eagles' Jake Elliott: Perfect in loss
Elliott made all three of his field-goal attempts and added an extra point in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Tennessee.
Elliott's tries got progressively longer and more pressure-packed as the game wore on. The 23-year-old started with a 27-yarder in the second quarter and then converted from 30 and 37 yards in the fourth quarter and overtime, respectively. It was a good sign after Elliott had missed at least one attempt in each of his last two games. The Memphis product should continue to see increased production now that Carson Wentz is back under center in Philadelphia, although a tough Week 5 matchup at home with the Vikings is on tap next.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker: Big performance Sunday
Tucker went 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and converted two extra-point tries in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
Tucker was automatic Sunday night, knocking through field goals from 28, 31, 47 and 49 yards away. He is now 6-for-7 on field-goal attempts past 40 yards on the season.
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Wil Lutz K | DEN
Saints' Wil Lutz: Big performance Sunday
Lutz was 4-for-4 on field-goal attempts and made his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's win over the Giants.
Lutz has been perfect over the past two weeks, connecting on seven field-goal attempts in that span. He'll look to maintain perfection next Monday against the Redskins.
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Jason Sanders K | MIA
Dolphins' Jason Sanders: Quiet in blowout loss
Sanders converted his only extra-point attempt in the Dolphins' 38-7 loss to the Patriots on Sunday.
Sanders simply did not receive scoring opportunities in Week 4 thanks to an inept showing from the Dolphins offense. Though the rookie kicker has shown reliable accuracy this season, it seems unlikely that he'll receive the volume necessary to serve as a top fantasy option.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Could return Week 5
Coach Sean McVay said Zuerlein (groin) may return Week 5 at Seattle, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Zuerlein seems to be progressing a bit faster than expected, though he's far from a lock to make it back. Given his status as an elite kicking option in the fantasy world, it's a situation worth monitoring Wednesday when the Rams release their first injury report of the week.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Low usage against Cowboys
Prater converted his only field-goal attempt and three PATs during Sunday's 26-24 loss to the Cowboys.
The Lions had trouble consistently getting into field-goal range against a Cowboys defense that entered the game sitting in the top 10 in most statistical categories. Prater subsequently fell victim to low usage. However, the veteran is still averaging 2.5 field-goal attempts per game on the season. Therefore, look for him to bounce back in a Week 5 matchup against the Packers in what could be a high-scoring affair, one that will notably be played within the indoor confines of Detroit's Ford Field.
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Brett Maher K | LAR
Cowboys' Brett Maher: Kicks game-winning FG
Maher connected on both his extra-point attempts and all four of his field-goal tries, including a 38-yarder on the final play of the game, in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Lions.
The rookie has now converted eight straight field goals since missing the first attempt of his NFL career. The Cowboys' offense looked better in Week 4 but still had difficulty finishing drives, and Maher could prove to be one of the better fantasy options available for the rest of the season, as he's likely to get multiple FG attempts each week.
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Jason Myers K | SEA
Jets' Jason Myers: Nails pair of short kicks
Myers connected on field goals of 27 and 38 yards in Sunday's 31-12 loss to the Jaguars.
Myers didn't miss a kick, though he didn't get to attempt a PAT with New York opting to go for two after its lone touchdown. Expect the fourth-year kicker -- who's made all seven of his field-goal tries this season -- to be busier against a less stout Broncos defense in Week 5.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores six points in loss
Boswell converted on both field-goal tries (34, 39) during Sunday's 26-14 loss to the Ravens.
This season has gotten off to a rough start for Boswell, and this was his first game without a missed kick. He has not scored more than six points in any game and next faces the Falcons, against which opposing kickers have averaged 7.5 points in four games.