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  • Nick Folk K | NYJ

    Nick Folk gets little work in

    Jets kicker Nick Folk did not get much of a chance Thursday against the Patriots, in a 13-10 loss in Week 2. Folk nailed his lone field-goal try from 37 yards out, while adding a successful extra-point attempt.  

  • Dustin Hopkins still not practicing

    Bills kicker Dustin Hopkins was still unable to participate in practice Thursday, as he continues to deal with a groin injury. Hopkins status for Week 2 against the Panthers remains in question. 

  • Blair Walsh K | ATL

    Blair Walsh looking for more Week 2

    Vikings kicker Blair Walsh is looking for more than just one field goal attempt against the Bears Week 2.

    Walsh had just one field goal Week 1 against the Lions, and hit from 52 yards out. The Bears will present a tough challenge defensively, which could keep the Vikings in field goal range once they start to threaten. Walsh has the range to score from far out. He hit all 10 of his 50+ yards field goal attempts last year. 

  • Dustin Hopkins nearing return

    Bills rookie kicker Dustin Hopkins did not practice again Wednesday due to his groin injury, but coach Doug Marrone said Hopkins would kick late in the week. If Hopkins is ready by Sunday, he'd replace fill-in Dan Carpenter.

  • Shayne Graham signs with Steelers

    The Steelers announced Monday they signed kicker Shayne Graham. His signing is because kicker Shaun Suisham hurt his hamstring Sunday against the Titans.

  • Garrett Hartley delivers three field goals

    Kicker Garrett Hartley, who was lacking in field goal opportunities at times last season because of the efficiency of the Saints offense, kicked three field goals, more than he had in any game last season, Week 1 against the Falcons. He hit a 48-yarder in the second quarter, a 31-yarder in the second quarter and a 22-yarder in the fourth quarter. He also had two extra points.

    He'll look to add to his field goal total Week 2 at Tampa Bay.

  • Greg Zuerlein perfect in opener

    Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein went 4 of 4 on field goals Sunday against the Cardinals, hitting from 36, 25 and 38 yards before nailing the 48-yard gamewinner with 40 seconds left. The Rams’ red-zone struggles gave Zuerlein lots of chances.

    He'll kick indoors again in Week 2 when St. Louis visit the Falcons.

  • Matt Bryant K | ATL

    Matt Bryant has relatively quiet day

    Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who averaged 10.0 points in his two games against the Saints last season, contributed only half that Week 1 at New Orleans, kicking a 23-yard field goal in the first quarter and also contributing two extra points.

    He scored nine points or more in 10 of his 16 games last season. He'll look to get back to that standard Week 2 against the Rams.

  • Caleb Sturgis boots three field goals in defeat of Browns

    New Dolphins placekicker Caleb Sturgis nailed his debut by nailing every boot in aiding a 23-10 victory in Cleveland.

    Sturgis opened the scoring with a 45-yard field goal in the first quarter and gave his team a 6-0 lead with a 49-yarder in the second. He completed the trifecta with a 36-yarder with four minutes remaining in the game and added two extra points for a perfect afternoon.

    He will accompany the Dolphins to Indianapolis next Sunday.

  • Blair Walsh K | ATL

    Blair Walsh nails long lone try

    Vikings kicker Blair Walsh only had one opportunity Sunday in Week 1 against the Lions, but he was able to extend a streak in a 34-24 loss.

    Walsh connected from 52 yards in his lone field-goal attempt in the game. He also added three successful extra-point tries. 

    Walsh is now 11 for 11 on field-goal attempts of 50-plus yards in his career. The Vikings play at Chicago in Week 2. 

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