NFL Player News
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Jordan Gay K | TEN
Bills' Jordan Gay: Signed by Bills
Gay was signed by the Bills on Saturday, Bills' sideline reporter Sal Capaccio reports.
After spending two seasons with the Bills, Gay was released by the team in September. Veteran Dan Carpenter has come around after a rough start to the season and was just named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week, so we can presume Gay is around to give the Bills another option on kickoffs, or in case Carpenter is battling some kind of minor ailment.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores four points in win
Boswell connected on all four of his extra point attempts during Thursday's 28-7 win at Indianapolis.
Boswell made the most of his limited scoring opportunities, but continues to be a disappointment to fantasy owners who hoped to take advantage of Pittsburgh's juggernaut offense.
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Dustin Hopkins K | CLE
Redskins' Dustin Hopkins: Misses two field goals
Hopkins went 2-for-4 in field goal attempts and 2-for-2 in extra point attempts in Thursday's loss to the Cowboys.
Hopkins continues to struggle from distance as he is 2-for-5 from over 50 yards this season. He's now 23-of-27 on field goal attempts this season. He'll look to rebound next week indoors at Arizona.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Converts game-winner
Prater converted three of three field-goal attempts and his only PAT on Thursday against the Vikings.
Prater posted an identical stat line to his Week 9 performance against this same Minnesota team, sending three field goals through the uprights as the Lions again had a tough time reaching the end zone. Since Detroit has been among the league leaders in field-goal attempts per game through the past four weeks, look for Prater to have another productive day next Sunday against the Saints.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs' Cairo Santos: Makes only field-goal attempt
Santos knocked home a 22-yard field goal and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.
On a day when high winds caused a league-record 11 missed extra-point attempts, Santos' day was unaffected. The Chiefs may struggle to move the ball against Denver next week, which could limit Santos' opportunities for a second straight contest.
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Caleb Sturgis K | LAC
Eagles' Caleb Sturgis: Barely needed in Seattle
Sturgis did not attempt a field goal but connected on two PATs during Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Seahawks.
Not only was Sunday the first time all season Sturgis didn't attempt a single field goal, it was also the first time he didn't make at least two. Previously, the Florida product had been a model of fantasy consistency at the kicker position. While owners may be best served acknowledging this performance as Sturgis' absolute floor, they should account for the tough opponent as well as the nine total field-goal attempts Sturgis received in his two games prior.
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Justin Tucker K | BAL
Ravens' Justin Tucker: Remains perfect in 2016
Tucker was perfect Sunday, converting both of his extra point attempts and knocking in a 46-yard field goal in a loss to the Cowboys.
The Texas product is 23-of-23 on field goals this season, including an impressive 15-of-15 on attempts longer than 40 yards. Although Baltimore could have some games in adverse conditions down the stretch, Tucker is still a top-tier kicking option that can be relied upon regardless of weather.
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores 10 points in win
Boswell connected on all three field-goal attempts (22, 32, 33) and his lone extra point conversion against the Browns on Sunday.
NFL place-kickers failed on 11 extra point attempts Sunday, but Boswell was not among those breaking the NFL record of 10. He has a tempting matchup in Week 11 against the Colts, who have allowed the second most points to opposing kickers per game (9.5), but the inconsistent play of the Pittsburgh offense, combined with coach Mike Tomlin's love of the two-point conversion, make Boswell a risky play.
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Matt Prater K | BUF
Lions' Matt Prater: Converts two field goals
Prater converted two of two field-goal attempts and two of three PATs during Sunday's 26-19 victory over the Jaguars.
Prater had his first PAT tipped at the line, but was perfect from then on. The 10th-year veteran has now converted at least two kicks in seven of 10 games this season and will look to keep it going next week against a Vikings team he totaled three field goals against in Week 9.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Bears' Connor Barth: Converts one field goal in Sunday defeat
Barth connected on one of two field-goal attempts and one of two extra-point tries Sunday against the Giants.
It was an extremely disappointing day for Barth, as he missed an extra point, while also hitting the right upright on an early fourth-quarter 51-yard field-goal attempt. Largely due to the inconsistent nature of the Bears offense, he doesn't score enough to be a reasonable option in standard-sized fantasy leagues.