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Barth converted field goal attempts of 38 and 30 yards and missed wide left on a 54-yard try in Tampa's Week 12 loss to the Colts. He also missed his sole extra-point attempt.

Barth's performance was a mixed bag, as the veteran kicker missed a field goal for the third time in four games and also misfired for the first time this season on an extra-point try. Ironically, Barth's other two field goal misses have been from under 50 yards, and he had been perfect on both prior attempts over that mark this season until Sunday. He continues to have a solid season overall, nailing 17-of-20 three-point tries for an 85 percent success rate.

Hocker made his only extra point attempt in a 31-7 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.

Hocker was called on late to replace Greg Zuerlein in the lineup due to a groin injury. He didn't get the chance to do much, and with the Rams' offense being so awful, even if he stays in the lineup he won't be much of a fantasy option.

Santos made three of his four field goal attempts in Sunday's game against the Bills.

Santos has now made 26 of his 32 attempts on the season, and and he leads the league in field goals this season. Given the defenses ahead for the Chiefs, there's no reason to believe there won't be plenty more opportunities the rest of the way.

Prater (illness) missed Monday's practice.

We'd expect Prater to recover in time for Thursday's game against the Packers, a notion supported by the fact that there's been no reports yet of the Lions adding another kicker to their roster.

Boswell converted 3-of-3 field goals (22, 25, 44) and his lone extra point attempt in the Steelers' loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Boswell has now successfully kicked three field goals in each of Pittsburgh's last three games and, in seven games this season, has connected on 17-of-18 field goals and 11-of-12 extra points. He remains a viable fantasy option in the Steelers' high-powered offense.

Graham (not injury related) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

With Matt Bryant out for this game with a strained quad, the veteran Graham will handle kicking duties for the Falcons.

Hocker be the Rams' starting kicker Sunday against the Bengals.

Hocker was signed Saturday as an insurance policy in case Greg Zuerlein (groin) was unable to play in Sunday's matchup. With Zuerlein inactive, look for Hocker to serve as the primary kicker in the outdoor matchup.

Zuerlein (groin) is inactive Sunday against the Bengals, ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports.

Zuerlein was a late addition to the injury report after suffering a groin injury during Friday's practice, and that ailment turned out to be enough to hold him out of action. According to the Rams' official site, the recently-signed Zach Hocker will get the starting nod at kicker Sunday afternoon.

Hocker will sign with the Rams on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports.

The Rams' regular kicker, Greg Zuerlein, is considered questionable with a groin injury, so the addition of Hocker simply adds insurance in the event Zuerlein is held out. Hocker appeared in six games for the Saints before being waived on Oct. 19. He converted 9-of-13 field goals, including all three of his attempts within 30 yards.

Zuerlein (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Cincinnati, ESPN's Nick Wagoner reports.

Zuerlein presumably suffered the injury during Friday's practice, as he was a late addition to the final injury report. Even if he's able to play, he's attached to a terrible offense that has a highly difficult matchup.