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Ravens kicker Justin Tucker saw a streak of 33 consecutive field goals come to an end during Sunday’s loss to the Patriots in Week 16.

A week after drilling six field goals, including a 63-yard kick, Tucker missed a 37-yard shot early in the fourth quarter. He finished the game 0 for 1 in field goal attempts and added one extra point in a 41-7 defeat.

After averaging 10.5 points with the improved play of the Vikings offense over the last six weeks, kicker Blair Walsh regressed to only two Week 16 at Cincinnati. He had one extra point in the first quarter and one in the third and didn't even get to attempt a field goal.

The Vikings host the Lions in Week 17.

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein continued his solid kicking in Week 16 against the Buccaneers, a 23-13 win. Zuerlein connected on all three of his field-goal attempts, including his first of 50-plus yards, a 54-yarder. He added makes from 25 and 48 yards, and a pair of extra points as well.

Zuerlein has missed just two field goals this season, as he enters Week 17 against the Seahawks 25 of 27 on the season. 

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis received no work in Week 16 against the Bills, as the Dolphins fell 19-0. Sturgis did not even attempt a field-goal in the shutout loss.

Sturgis heads into the final game of his rookie season in Week 17 against the Jets with 26 field goals on 34 attempts.

Jets placekicker Nick Folk missed only his second field goal in 32 attempts this season Sunday against the Browns, misfiring on a 49-yarder. But he did nail one from 21 yards in the third quarter to tie the game at 10-10 hit all three of his extra point tries to help his team win.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano had one field goal attempt Week 16.

Gano hit his only attempt from 40 yards out in the third quarter. He also had two extra point attempts. Gano will take on the Falcons Week 17.

Saints kicker Shayne Graham hit two field goals Week 16.

Graham got to work early, hitting both his field goals in the first quarter. He was successful from 24 and 40 yards out. Graham also had one extra point attempt in the game. Graham will take on the Buccaneers Week 17. 

Broncos kicker Matt Prater connected on all three of his field goal attempts in Sunday's 37-13 win over the Texans. 

Prater hit from 32, 25, and 44 yards out -- with all three conversions coming in the first half. Prater also made four extra point attempts in the game. 

The Broncos face the Raiders in Week 17. 

The Saints will sign kicker Shayne Graham to replace Garrett Hartley, who was cut Tuesday, reports Fox Sports. Graham was released by the Steelers in September. 

Graham hit 31 of 38 field goals for Houston last year.

The Saints waived kicker Garrett Hartley and cornerback Chris Carr, reports the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Hartley missed a pair of field goals Week 15 at St. Louis. He made 22 of 30 (73.3 percent) this season, good for 30th in the NFL.