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Smack went 1-for-3 on field-goal tries and converted both of his PATs during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Lions.

Smack continued his up-and-down rookie campaign in Week 7, and he started Sunday's contest by pushing a 26-yard field-goal attempt wide right on the Packers' first possession of the game. The kicker was able to convert a 43-yard try in the fourth quarter, but he then had 35-yard try partially blocked by D.J. Wonnum with 3:25 left in regulation. Smack has now gone 6-for-11 on field-goal attempts over the last five games, and it's unclear how long the Packers would stick with him moving forward if he can't get back on track.

McManus did not attempt a field goal and went 5-for-5 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 35-21 win over the Raiders.

McManus signed with Los Angeles this week after Blake Grupe (knee) was placed on injured reserve. The kicker wasn't tested too much Sunday, but he was able to avoid making any mistakes. McManus will have a chance to attempt his first field goal as a member of the Rams in Week 8 against the Chargers.

Bates went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his PATs during Sunday's 20-17 win over the Packers.

Bates was able to convert multiple field-goal attempts for just the second time this season. The kicker split the uprights on a 40-yard try in the second quarter before he sent Green Bay packing with a game-winning 22-yard chip shot as time expired in regulation. Bates has yet to miss a kick this season, going 10-for-10 on field-goal tries, including a 54-yard make in Week 4 against the Panthers, while nailing all 22 of his extra-point attempts over six contests.

Ryland went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and converted his only extra-point attempt during Sunday's 30-16 loss to Denver.

Ryland remained a busy man in Week 7, making field goals from 30, 26 and 41 yards against the Broncos. The kicker has now registered three or more field-goal makes in four contests this season while attempting one or zero field goals in Arizona's other three games. Ryland and the Cardinals' unpredictable offense will have a chance to be more productive in Week 8 against the Cowboys' putrid defense.

Lutz went 3-for-3 on field-goal tries and made all three of his PATs during Sunday's 30-16 win over Arizona.

Lutz was able to make multiple field goals for the third time in the last four contests. The kicker converting attempts from 48 and 43 yards in the first quarter before later adding a 31-yarder in the fourth quarter. Lutz has now gone 12-for-15 on field-goal attempts while making all 12 of his extra-point tries over the first seven games of the 2026 campaign.

Gonzalez did not attempt a field goal and made all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 28-25 win over the Jets.

Gonzalez was elevated to the active roster with Miami for the first time this season, and he wasn't really tested in the victory. The kicker seems likely to be elevated again in Week 8 versus New England, and he'll have a chance to attempt his first field goal of the year in that contest.

Sanders went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made both of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's 28-25 loss to Miami.

Sanders hit the right upright on his first field-goal attempt of the day in the third quarter, missing his first kick since Week 1. The kicker later added a 33-yard make in the fourth quarter, but his earlier miss would prove to be the difference in the loss. Sanders has now gone 13-for-15 on field-goal tries, including 3-for-4 from 50-plus yards, over the first seven games of the 2026 season.

McPherson did not attempt a field goal and he made all five of his PATs in Sunday's 35-13 win over Baltimore.

McPherson and the rest of the Bengals were blanked before halftime, but the kicker was able to finish off five touchdown drives in the second half. McPherson has now attempted one or zero field goals in three straight games after opening the season with multiple field-goal makes in each of the team's first three contests.

Slye made his only field-goal attempt while going 3-for-3 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Browns.

Slye made the most of his only field-goal try in Week 7, splitting the uprights on a 29-yarder in the fourth quarter. The kicker has now converted one or zero field-goal attempts in five of seven contests to open the 2026 campaign, and he'll continue to be an unpredictable fantasy option moving forward.

Loop went 2-for-2 on field-goal tries and made his only PAT during Sunday's 35-13 loss to the Bengals.

Loop made an extra-point in the first quarter and field goals from 34 and 24 yards in the second quarter before he and the rest of the Ravens went scoreless in the second half. The kicker has now gone 12-for-15 on field-goal tries while converting all 17 of his PATs over the first seven contests during the 2026 campaign.