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  • Cairo Santos K | CHI

    Chiefs' Cairo Santos: Connects on all four field goal attempts

    Santos made all four of his field goal attempts Sunday against the Jaguars, including a long of 51 yards. He added an extra point to his output as well.

    The Chiefs stalled out on many drives Sunday, reaching the end zone just once while giving Santos four opportunities on the day. He's now made 18 of his 21 field goal attempts on the season, but could find it more difficult to move the ball next week if Jeremy Maclin (groin) is unavailable. Kansas City has the Panthers up next, who have allowed just 30 points combined to the Rams and Cardinals the last two weeks.

  • Eagles' Caleb Sturgis: Nails three field goals

    Sturgis converted three of four field-goal attempts and both of his PATs during Sunday's 28-23 loss to the Giants.

    Sturgis could have had a huge day fantasy-wise, except the Eagles failed twice on fourth-down conversion attempts within field-goal range and the Giants managed to block the kicker's last attempt before halftime. Nonetheless, Sturgis remains one of the more reliable kickers in fantasy -- he's connected on at least two field goals in every game this season -- and that doesn't figure to change as long as he is the leg of the Philadelphia offense.

  • Wil Lutz K | DEN

    Saints' Wil Lutz: Double-digit points in Week 9

    Lutz made two of three field-goal attempts and all five of his extra-point kicks in Sunday's win against the 49ers.

    Lutz missed a 55-yard field goal attempt wide right in the third quarter but was otherwise perfect on a busy afternoon. The rookie kicker has a big leg, and with the Saints' offense clicking, he's been one of the better fantasy kickers in the league this season. Things may be more difficult in Week 10, however, with the Broncos' elite defense visiting the Superdome.

  • Blair Walsh K | ATL

    Vikings' Blair Walsh: Misses two more kicks

    Walsh missed his league-leading third extra-point attempt and had a 46-yard attempt blocked in Sunday's loss to Detroit, leaving his status with the team somewhat in question. "I don't know. We'll see. I'm not going to make any evaluations right now. Today's not the day to be making any evaluations," head coach Mike Zimmer told ESPN.

    He did make a 33-yard attempt. Walsh is now 12-of-16 on field-goal attempts this season, and the Vikings may not be able to stick with him on the roster much longer. However, the Vikings may be reluctant to make a change at kicker due to his four-year, $14 million contract.

  • Steelers' Chris Boswell: Scores two points in loss

    Boswell converted both his extra point attempts in the Steelers' 21-14 loss to the Ravens on Sunday.

    Even with the return of Ben Roethlisberger from knee surgery, the offense struggled all game. After falling behind 10-0 and managing just 66 yards of offense in the first half, Pittsburgh was forced to play catchup, limiting Boswell's scoring chances. He has just seven field goals on the season, tied for the fewest in the league this season (Roberto Aguayo, Tampa Bay).

  • Nick Folk K | NYJ

    Jets' Nick Folk: Connects five times in Jets loss

    Folk connected on all three of his field-goal attempts (23, 21 and 28 yards) and both of his PATs in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

    Folk's three field-goal attempts were the most he's had in a game since Week 2 against Buffalo, and with the Jets offense continuing to struggle, there's little reason for optimism that he'll get many more opportunities in Week 10 against the Rams.

  • Matt Prater K | BUF

    Lions' Matt Prater: Saves the day

    Prater connected on all three of his field-goal attempts as well as his lone PAT during Sunday's 22-16 overtime victory against the Vikings.

    Prater was perfect Sunday, but no kick was more important than the 58-yarder with two seconds remaining that sent the game into overtime. While this was only the first time all season Prater has made three field goals, it's also the fourth time he attempted three field goals -- he simply hasn't been able to connect on every one before. Point being, the opportunities have been there, so if Prater can continue to display the same accuracy coming of the Lions' Week 10 bye, even more productive fantasy outings should be in store.

  • Broncos' Brandon McManus: Kicks two field goals in win

    McManus converted three PATs and nailed field goals of 28 and 22 yards in Sunday's win over San Diego.

    Make it five straight games with at least two field goals for McManus. The benefit of kicking for a team that tends to stall near the goal line is consistent field goal opportunities. The trade off has been that most of those attempts have been chip shots. Just four of McManus' 16 makes this season have been from 40 yards or longer.

  • Blair Walsh K | ATL

    Vikings' Blair Walsh: Third consecutive game without a miss

    Walsh made a 30-yard field goal, his only attempt, and converted his only extra-point attempt in Monday's loss to Chicago.

    After much consternation after missing two field goals in Week 1 and two extra-point attempts in his first three games, Walsh has quietly bounced back by making seven of his last eight field-goal attempts. He's also made his last nine extra-point attempts.

  • Matt Bryant K | ATL

    Falcons' Matt Bryant: Hits all five kicks in win

    Bryant hit two field goals and three extra points in Sunday's win over the Packers.

    Bryant has been accurate as ever this season, and he'll continue to get plenty of kicking opportunities in this electric offense. Although he won't be kicking in a dome this week, the Falcons travel to Tampa Bay, who are allowing 27 points a game this season, meaning Bryant should have plenty of chances to sweep the leg.

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