NFL Player News
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Eagles' Caleb Sturgis: Could miss Week 2
The Eagles will work out kickers this week in case Sturgis (hip) isn't ready for Sunday's game in Kansas City, Zach Berman of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Sturgis made each of his three field-goal attempts in Sunday's win over the Redskins, but he did miss an extra-point try, and the Eagles later went for two when a PAT would've made more sense. Whoever is kicking for the Eagles -- be it Sturgis or someone else -- won't be a recommended option in a tough Week 2 matchup.
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Giorgio Tavecchio K | ATL
Raiders' Giorgio Tavecchio: Excels in NFL debut
Tavecchio was 4-for-4 on field goals and made both of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's win over the Titans.
Tavecchio made his NFL debut after the Raiders elected to place veteran Sebastian Janikowski (back) on injured reserve earlier in the week. Tavecchio stepped right up as he connected from 52 yards twice, while also cashing from 43 and 20 yards out to go along with a pair of extra points. At this point he appears worthy of consideration in most fantasy formats, especially when taking the Raiders' high-powered offense into account. Tavecchio will look to stay on track in Week 2 against the Jets.
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Ka'imi Fairbairn K | HOU
Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn: Successfully executes lone attempt in Week 1
Fairbairn did not have a field-goal attempt and was successful on his lone extra-point attempt in Houston's 29-7 loss to Jacksonville in Week 1.
We got to see Fairbairn's big leg on two kickoffs that resulted in touchbacks, but on a quiet day for the offense, he didn't have much to do.
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Greg Zuerlein K | NYJ
Rams' Greg Zuerlein: Piles up 14 points in blowout
Zuerlein converted three field goals and all five of his extra-point attempts during Sunday's win over Indianapolis.
Zuerlein's perfect day was a nice kick-start to the season, but more importantly for his fantasy value, the Rams' offense showcased the ability to move the football and sustain drives. There will be tougher matchups ahead, and Zuerlein is far from a set-and-forget kicker, but he has the potential to earn that status over the coming weeks.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Three points in win
Boswell converted all three extra point attempts in Pittsburgh's 21-18 win over Cleveland on Sunday.
The Browns did a good job holding the Steelers to just 290 yards of total offense, limiting Boswell's scoring opportunities. Considering all of the weapons Pittsburgh has, fantasy owners should feel confident sticking with Boswell at home against Minnesota in Week 2.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Bears' Connor Barth: Scores five points in Sunday loss
Barth was 1-of-1-on field goal attempts while converting both of his extra point chances in Sunday's loss to the Falcons.
Barth showed a strong leg by converting his field goal from 54 yards out, but his lack of volume kept him from having a strong fantasy day. Unfortunately, he plays for one of the weaker offensive units in the league, which places him outside the top-15 kickers in most fantasy leagues.
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Giorgio Tavecchio K | ATL
Raiders' Giorgio Tavecchio: Signs with Raiders
Tavecchio signed with the Raiders on Saturday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Sebastian Janikowski (back) was placed on injured reserve in a surprising move, so now Tavecchio will get to make his NFL debut against the Titans on Sunday. The 27-year-old was 3-for-4 on field goals and 5-for-6 on extra points for the Raiders this preseason.
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Giorgio Tavecchio K | ATL
Giorgio Tavecchio: Re-ups in Oakland
The Raiders added Tavecchio to their practice squad on Friday, Ron Kroichick of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Long-time kicker Sebastian Janikowski is slow to recover from a back injury and remains questionable in advance of Sunday's game at Tennessee, spurring the Raiders to bring Tavecchio back in to the fold. He hasn't attempted a kick of any kind in an NFL setting during stints with four organizations, but if Janikowski is held out in Week 1, Tavecchio could potentially be the beneficiary of plenty of opportunity from a Raiders offense that ranked seventh in scoring a season ago.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs' Cairo Santos: Converts six PATs in opener
Santos converted each of his six extra-point attempts in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Patriots.
Santos wasn't asked to attempt a field goal during the opener, but converted six PATs to make up for it. His next chance to get on the board in that category arrives next Sunday against the Eagles.