NFL Player News
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Two field goals against Bears
Prater converted two of two field-goal attempts and both extra points Sunday against the Bears.
While Prater was unable to approach last week's five field goal effort, he did rifle in a 54-yard attempt, a boost for leagues that award additional points based on distance. Prater currently sits fourth in the league in field goals and will again be a good option at the kicker position next week against a Giants team that has allowed the most field goals in the league this season.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Bears' Connor Barth: Produces five points in losing effort
Barth made his only field goal attempt while adding a pair of extra points Sunday against the Lions.
Barth's was true from 38 yards out, but he had another disappointing fantasy day due to lack of opportunity. He's failed to top six points in any of his last five games, and he'll continue to be a weak fantasy option.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Suits up Sunday
Boswell (abdomen) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Boswell is back in uniform Sunday after giving way to Randy Bullock last weekend, though he and his teammates will be contending with wintry conditions in Orchard Park on Sunday. Bullock is also in uniform Sunday, which adds an element of risk to rolling with either kicker in fantasy lineups this week.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs' Cairo Santos: Goes without field goal Thursday
Santos did not attempt a field goal for a second straight week Thursday against the Raiders, but did convert all four of his extra-point attempts.
Santos had been on a big run of field goal attempts prior to the last couple of weeks. On the outside, Oakland and Atlanta would appear two defenses prone to give you a lot of points, but it didn't turn out that way for Santos. Perhaps a bit more formidable defense next week against the Titans will provide him more opportunities.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Practices fully, but listed as questionable
Boswell (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Boswell was listed as a full practice participant Friday, which bodes well for his Sunday availability. That said, since he is listed as questionable and Randy Bullock is still with the Steelers, it can't be assumed just yet that Boswell will kick in Week 14.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Misses practice Wednesday
Boswell (abdomen) did not practice Wednesday.
Boswell watched Week 13 from the sidelines due to an abdominal issue but is expected to return for Sunday's meeting with the Bills. He'll need to get back on the practice field first, though. Otherwise, Randy Bullock may operate as the leg of the Pittsburgh offense for a second consecutive game.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: Knocks in two
McManus converted two extra points and field goals of 32 and 41 yards in Sunday's win over the Jaguars.
The pendulum-legged kicker has been among the league's most consistent performers with at least two field goals in 10 of 12 games this season, including nine straight games. He currently ranks sixth in the league with 25 field goals.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Bears' Connor Barth: Tallies six points in Week 13
Barth drilled a field goal and three extra points Sunday against the 49ers.
Barth was true on a 45-yard field goal in the snow at Soldier Field while also connecting on his only three extra-point attempts. This was his highest scoring output in four weeks, and he's failed to reach seven points in all but three games in 2016. He's little more than an emergency option in most fantasy leagues.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons' Matt Bryant: Hits 59-yard field goal in loss
Bryant connected on three field goals and an extra point in Sunday's loss to the Chiefs.
Two of his field goals were 22-yard chip shots, but the 59-yard kick at the end of the half was impressive. He doesn't have the luxury of kicking in a dome in Week 14 now that the Rams moved out west, but a matchup against the lowly Rams is still pretty favorable.