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Falcons kicker Matt Bryant came through in the clutch twice Week 1 against the Saints, kicking a 51-yard field goal as time expired to send the game to overtime and a 52-yard field goal in overtime to win it. He had three field goals in all, also hitting a 4-yarder in the second quarter. He also had four extra points.

He'll try to take advantage of the Falcons' high-scoring offense again Week 2 at Cincinnati.

Saints kicker Shayne Graham, who the team cut at the end of the preseason only to bring back for the start of the regular season, played an integral role Week 1 at Atlanta, going 2 for 2 on field goals and 4 for 4 on extra points. One of the field goals was a 50-yarder.

He should continue to benefit from the Saints' high-scoring offense Week 2 at Cleveland.

Panthers kicker Graham Gano scored eight points in a Week 1 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

Gano nailed a 28-yard field goal as time expired in the first half. He missed a 48-yard attempt in the fourth quarter but bounced back with a 33-yard kick with 23 seconds remaining to put the game out of reach. He was 2 of 3 in field goal attempt, and converted two extra points in a 20-14 victory.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker had a quiet season opener Sunday, in a 23-16 loss to the Bengals.

Tucker attempted two field goals and made just one, from 38 yards out, in the loss. He also made his lone extra-point in the game.

The Ravens take on the Steelers Thursday night in Week 2.  

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis had a huge game to open the season against the Patriots in Week 1 Sunday, in a 33-20 win.

Sturgis got plenty of work in the game, and he made every opportunity count. He nailed all four of his field-goal attempts, from 38, 24, 22 and 27 yards, and was good on a pair of point-after touchdowns as well.

The Dolphins face the Bills in Week 2.  

Chiefs rookie kicker Cairo Santos converted 1 of 2 field goals in his regular-season debut during a 26-10 loss Week 1 vs. Tennessee.

Santos opened the scoring with a 35-yard field goal early in the second quarter, which bounced off the right upright. On the next drive, however, Santos wasn't as lucky. He hit the left upright on a 48-yard attempt, and this time the bounce didn't go his way. It was the first miss of his career.

Santos made his lone extra-point attempt in the loss. The Chiefs are back in action Week 2 at Denver.

Jets kicker Nick Folk was soli in Sunday's Week 1 against the Raiders at home, a 19-14 victory.

Folk was 2-of-2 on field goals and made one extra point.

The Jets play at Green Bay in Week 2.

Vikings kicker Blair Walsh made both his field-goal attempts Sunday, hitting from 52 and 46 yards while racking up four extra-points in his team's 34-6 win over the Rams in Week 1.

Walsh hit both his field goals early, putting his team up 6-0 early in the second quarter before being limited to extra-point duty over the remainder of the game. He went 7 for 11 from 40-plus yards last season after making 17 of his 19 attempts from that distance in his rookie year. Walsh will get his first taste of the outdoors in Week 2 when the Patriots come to play on the Vikings' temporary home field.

Three Dolphins were not able to practice Wednesday: center Mike Pouncey, defensive end Terrence Fede (knee), center Mike Pouncey (hip) and linebacker Jordan Tripp (chest).

The following players were limited participants in Wednesday's practice: safety Walt Aikens (hand), tight end Charles Clay (knee), linebacker Koa Misi (shoulder), defensive end Derrick Shelby (illness), kicker Caleb Sturgis (groin), cornerback Jamar Taylor (hip), guard Billy Turner (foot) and linebacker Philip Wheeler (thumb).

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis said he's fully recovered from his nagging groin injury, reports the Palm Beach Post. "I feel great," he said. "I'm excited to be back."