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Barth connected on a pair of field goals along with three extra points in Chicago's 27-24 overtime defeat of the Ravens.

For the second time this season, Barth had more than one field-goal attempt, and it was the first time he's connected on two of them in the same contest. Although he had a productive afternoon, his season high before this week was five points, which prevents him from being a recommended fantasy option in leagues that start one kicker.

Boswell was successful on his lone field-goal (24) and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 19-13 win over the Chiefs.

Not surprisingly, this game was a defensive battle, limiting Boswell's scoring, although he made the most of his opportunities. Although he faces a Bengals team that allow opposing kickers an average of seven fantasy points per game this season, Boswell kicked six field-goals in his last game against them.

Jaguars coach Doug Marrone said he still has confidence in Myers, who missed a pair of 54-yard field-goal attempts in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Rams, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Myers has connected on 11 of his 12 field-goal attempts from inside of 50 yards, but he's 0-for-3 from 50-plus and has also missed a couple extra points. While a change for Week 7 against the Colts is unlikely, Myers could face a challenge to his job if he doesn't improve soon. His strong work on kickoffs and ability to connect on long field goals made up for his shaky results on PATs in 2015 and 2016.

Gano converted all three of his field-goal attempts and both of his extra-point tries en route to 11 points in Thursday night's 28-23 loss to the Eagles.

Gano has now missed just one field goal and one extra point through six games. With a total of 56 points, the veteran has proven to be a great fantasy value.

Bryant (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Bryant logged just one limited practice this week while tending to the back injury, but the Falcons never expressed much concern for the 42-year-old's availability for Week 6. Despite his advanced age, Bryant has proved his worth as an upper-tier fantasy kicker this season, converting all nine of his field-goal attempts and all 11 of his extra-point tries in four games. With all sound on the health front, Bryant's owners should have no qualms about keeping him active this week.

Bryant (back) is expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Fantasy owners will want to check back in to make sure Bryant is active prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. EDT kickoff. The Falcons added kicker Mike Meyer to their practice squad Wednesday to provide insurance while Bryant deals with the injury.

Elliott made both of his field-goal attempts as well as two extra points in Thursday's win over the Panthers.

With makes from 48 and 50 yards in this one, he now has a streak of 10 straight field goals made. The Eagles face Washington at home next Monday night, and he should continue to be a good bet for further production out of the kicker position.

Bryant (back) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but he'll be listed as questionable in case his back gets stiff over the weekend, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

The Falcons added kicker Mike Meyer to their practice squad Wednesday to provide insurance while Bryant deals with this injury. With the Falcons heavily favored to win Sunday's game, Bryant will be one of the top options at his position if he's able to play. Owners will want to check back in to make sure he's active prior to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. It will be a good sign if Meyer isn't activated to the 53-man roster Saturday.

Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said Bryant (back) will be held out of practice Thursday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Bryant was also sidelined at Wednesday's practice with the injury, so it appears the back injury could be significant enough to force him out of Sunday's tilt with the Dolphins. The Falcons will wait and see if Bryant can get on the practice field Friday in some capacity, but if the veteran is forced to miss his first game of the season, Mike Meyer, who was signed to the practice squad Wednesday, would likely be promoted to the active roster to handle kicking duties.

The Falcons expect Bryant, who is dealing with a back injury, to be ready for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

Coming out of a bye week, Bryant was held out of Wednesday's practice and is set to appear on the injury report for the first time this season, per McClure. The Falcons signed Mike Meyer to the practice squad Wednesday, hinting at some level of uncertainty regarding Bryant's status for Sunday against Miami. With the Falcons playing at home and heavily favored, Bryant will be one of the top options at his position if he's able to play.