NFL Player News
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Chris Boswell K | PIT
Steelers' Chris Boswell: Kicks game-winner with 2 seconds remaining
Boswell connected on 3-of-4 field goals (18, 34, 38) and 3-of-3 extra points in Pittsburgh's 38-35 win against Oakland on Sunday.
Although he missed his first kick of the season, a 41-yard field goal attempt earlier in the game, Boswell redeemed himself by connecting on an 18-yarder with 2 seconds left to earn the win for the Steelers. He has averaged 8.4 PPG and has a favorable match-up in Week 10 against the 30th ranked Cleveland defense.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets' Nick Folk: Expected to miss a month
Folk is expected to miss a month due to a Grade-1 quadriceps strain, ESPN's Rich Cimini reports.
As a result, the Jets reportedly worked out Billy Cundiff, Garrett Hartley, Kyle Brindza and Randy Bullock on Monday, as the team scrambles to line up a new kicker in advance of Thursday's game against the Bills.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets' Nick Folk: Not expected to kick Thursday
Folk is dealing with a Grade 1 quadriceps strain and is not expected to play Thursday against the Bills, Newsday reports.
After suffering a quad injury in warm-ups in advance of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Folk was limited to holding duties, while punter Ryan Quigley served as the team's place-kicker in the contest. With Folk currently ailing, look for the Jets to sign another kicker in short order.
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Brandon McManus K | GB
Broncos' Brandon McManus: One field goal in loss
McManus connected on his lone field goal attempt, a 29-yarder, and was 3 for 3 on extra points Sunday against the Colts.
McManus' streak of kicking multiple field goals ends at four, as he's not 19-of-20 on the season, while also going 19-of-19 on extra points. The Broncos' offense hasn't been nearly as dominant this year as in season's past, but McManus is still likely to get enough opportunities to keep him a viable option in most fantasy formats. Up next is a Week 10 home game against the Chiefs.
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Nick Folk K | NYJ
Jets' Nick Folk: Unable to kick in Week 9
Folk (quadriceps) was injured during pre-game warm-ups and never had a chance to kick Sunday against the Jaguars,
Folk is set to undergo an MRI on Monday. In his absence, Ryan Quigley took over kicking duties against the Jaguars, but it wouldn't be a surprise if the Jets worked out free agent kickers this week.
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Connor Barth K | CHI
Buccaneers' Connor Barth: Boots game-winning field goal in overtime Sunday
Barth was perfect on three field goal attempts in Sunday's 23-20 overtime victory over the Falcons, hitting from distances of 38, 23, and 31 yards. He also converted both of his extra-point attempts.
Barth's record in his second Bucs stint remains flawless, and his third field goal of the day, in overtime, turned out to be the game-winner. As expected, the veteran is a key part of an improving Bucs offense that is nevertheless still finding its way under rookie Jameis Winston.
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Cairo Santos K | CHI
Chiefs' Cairo Santos: Racks up extra points Sunday
Santos kicked just one field goal Sunday, knocking it home from 33 yards out, but also made six extra points against the Lions.
While one field goal generally winds up being a poor fantasy day for kickers, Santos' was at least respectable due to the large amount of PATs. The Chiefs offense benefited from facing an atrocious Lions team Sunday, so don't expect to see as many extra point attempts against a Broncos defense generally considered to be the best in the league currently.
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Matt Bryant K | ATL
Falcons' Matt Bryant: Makes All Four Kicks in Win
Bryant made two chip-shot field goals and two extra points in Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers.
Both of his field goals were actually a shorter distance than his extra point attempts, as he hit from 24 yards and 21 yards. He has a nice matchup against the woeful 49ers in Week 9.