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The Chargers will sign Coons to their practice squad Wednesday, according to the kicker's agent, Brett Tessler.

The transaction leaves Coons first in line to assume kicking duties for the Bolts in the event Nick Novak (back) is unable to play Sunday against the Browns. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Chargers remain optimistic that Novak will be able to play Week 13 barring any setbacks during practice, so Coons won't be promoted to the 53-man roster unless Novak's condition doesn't improve as anticipated. Coons last appeared in the NFL in 2015, serving as Cleveland's kicker for all 16 of their games and converting 28 of 32 field-goal tries and 22 of 24 extra-point attempts.

Fairbairn connected on all three field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Monday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens.

In an ideal world, the Texans would have finished off those drives -- they scored one touchdown in four trips to the red zone -- but those failed drives enabled Fairbairn to post 10 points, a seven-week high. There's been some growing pains on offense since Tom Savage took over for Deshaun Watson (knee), but he's moved the team better the last two games, which has led to more scoring opportunities for Fairbairn.

Gonzalez converted three of four field-goal attempts -- hitting from 27, 21 and 39 yards and missing wide left from 43 yards -- and also made his only extra-point try en route to 10 points in Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Bengals.

Gonzalez was one of few bright spots for the lowly Browns, as he set a new career high in points. Considering he still only sports 50 points on the campaign, though, it's clear to see his limitations.

McManus did not attempt a field goal but made both of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Raiders.

McManus sports just seven points over his last two outings, as the Broncos offense has struggled to put him in scoring position. With another quarterback change looming, he'll hope they break their rut Sunday in Miami.

Santos made one of his two field-goal attempts (38 yards) and did not take an extra point in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Eagles.

Santos started his Bears career by missing a 54-yarder, but he later rallied to convert a 38-yard attempt. Although Chicago's offense probably won't afford him as many scoring opportunities as Kansas City's used to, Sunday's matchup against the 49ers at least appears promising.

Walsh made one of his two field-goal attempts (34 yards) and all three of his extra-point tries en route to six points in Sunday's 24-13 win over the 49ers.

Walsh has missed a field goal in back-to-back games, with his latest failed attempt coming from 48 yards. On the season, his 78 points rank just outside the top 15 leaguewide.

Bryant converted both of his field-goal attempts (49 and 36 yards) and all four of his extra-point tries en route to 10 points in Sunday's 34-20 win over the Buccaneers.

Bryant's stat line was exactly the same as his Week 11 outing, helping him climb to eighth in the league in points.

Lutz converted field-goal attempts of 50 and 21 yards along with two extra-point tries en route to eight points in Sunday's 26-20 loss to the Rams.

Lutz has registered at least eight points in all but one game this season, helping him accumulate the third-most points (104) in the league.

Butker made his lone field-goal attempt and extra-point try en route to four points in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Bills.

Butker started his career with double-digit points in four of five games, but he's combined for just 18 over his last three outings amid Kansas City's mounting offensive struggles.

Zuerlein converted four of five field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries en route to 14 points in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Saints.

Zuerlein's only miss came from 63 yards as the first half expired. Following last week's one-point outing, the league's leading scorer certainly bounced back well.