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    Jets' Jason Myers: Makes two longer kicks but misses PAT

    Myers missed a PAT but converted field goals of 55 and 41 yards in Sunday's 20-12 loss to the Dolphins.

    All of Myers' kicks came after halftime, as the Jets were shut out in the first half. He converted all six of his extra-point attempts last week after struggling on them last season, so Myers continues to be an enigma who seems to struggle more with gimmes than long-distance kicks.

  • Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Scores five points in Week 2 loss

    Fairbairn converted both extra-point kicks and was one for two in field-goal attempts in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Titans in Week 2.

    Fairbairn connected from 34 yards and was short on a 54-yarder. He's got the leg to make it from that distance, as evidenced by his being three for four from beyond 50 yards in 2017.

  • Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Won't return to game

    Zuerlein (groin) won't return to Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    In Zuerlein's absence, punter Johnny Hekker took over the team's kicking duties Sunday. Look for the Rams, as well as a couple of other NFL teams that dealt with kicker issues in Week 2, to look into free agents in the coming days. Available options include, Kai Forbath, Dan Bailey, Cairo Santos, Roberto Aguayo and former Raider Giorgio Tavecchio.

  • Browns' Zane Gonzalez: Misses two field goals and two PATs

    Gonzalez missed two of four field goals and two extra-point attempts during Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Saints.

    The Browns may be in the market for a new kicker after Gonzalez kicked away Cleveland's first win in over a year. The second-year kicker missed an extra point to give the Browns a lead with just over a minute left in the fourth quarter, only to miss a game-tying 52-yarder with 18 seconds left. He also missed a field goal in overtime in Week 1. Gonzalez dealt with his fair share of struggles in 2017 and doesn't seem to have made any improvements in the offseason, leaving one to wonder if he's kicked his final game as a member of the Browns.

  • Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Suffers groin injury

    Zuerlein suffered a groin injury during Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

    With Zuerlein hurting and questionable to return to the game, punter Johnny Hekker figures to be the team's emergency kicker.

  • Ravens' Justin Tucker: Remains perfect Week 2

    Tucker converted his lone field-goal attempt and both extra-point attempts during Thursday's 34-23 loss to the Bengals.

    Tucker's field goal came from 55 yards, as he continues to illustrate his accuracy from long distance. The Ravens offense had two turnovers on downs at Cincinnati's 38- and 44-yard lines, which limited Tucker's opportunities.

  • Broncos' Brandon McManus: Notches nine points

    McManus made both his field-goal attempts as well as all three of his extra-point tries en route to nine points in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Seahawks.

    McManus drilled kicks from 51 and 53 yards to start his season in emphatic fashion. In both of the past two campaigns, McManus finished with three makes from that range, so Sunday's performance already puts him in good position to improve from deep this term.

  • Ravens' Justin Tucker: Perfect start to season

    Tucker converted both of his field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point tries en route to 11 points in Sunday's 47-3 win over the Bills.

    Tucker split the uprights from 41 and 39 yards on his two field goals, which both came during the second quarter. While the Ravens offense should be hard-pressed to approach 50 points in a game again this season, the ever-accurate Tucker remains one of the league's best options for points among kickers.

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    Jets' Jason Myers: Busy in Jets debut

    Myers made both of his field-goal attempts, as well as all six of his PATs in Monday's 48-17, Week 1 win over Detroit.

    Myers only made 15 of 17 extra-point tries with the Jaguars last season, so it was good to see him nail all of his attempts in his Jets debut. In addition to connecting on field goals of 35 and 32 yards, Myers also consistently kicked off the ball deep into the end zone for touchbacks, which was a key consideration for New York in its decision to utilize him over alternative kicking options.

  • Chiefs' Harrison Butker: Perfect in Week 1

    Butker knocked home all five of his extra-point attempts and his only field-goal attempt in Week 1 against the Chargers.

    Butker was among the league's top kickers in terms of fantasy during the 2017 season and, if Sunday's output is any indication, he may be headed for more of the same this season.

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