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Saints kicker Garrett Hartley, who kicked three field goals in each of his first two games, hit only one -- a 31-yarder -- Week 3 against the Cardinals. He did contribute four extra points, however. Kicking for a prolific offense, he's averaging 9.3 points per game.

The Saints host the Dolphins in Week 4.

Falcons kicker Matt Bryant had a productive performance in Week 3 at Miami.

Bryant drilled a long 52-yard field goal in the second quarter and a 20-yard attempt just before the 2-minute warning in the first half. He also nailed a 33-yarder early in the fourth quarter.

With a chance to extend the lead, Bryant hooked a 35-yard attempt wide right with under five minutes remaining in the game. He converted 3 of 4 field goal attempts and two extra points in a 27-23 defeat.

Dolphins kicker Caleb Sturgis enjoyed a productive performance during Sunday's home opener against the Falcons.

Sturgis drilled a 46-yard field goal attempt as the first half expired and then a 50-yard shot in the third quarter. He joined Uwe von Schamann as the only rookie kickers in franchise history to have two field goals of 50 or more yards in a season.

Sturgis finished 2 of 2 in field goal attempts and converted three extra points in a 27-23 victory.

Jets kicker Nick Folk had a nice day against the Bills Week 3.

Folk hit 3 extra point attempts, and added 2 field goals. Folk managed to nail field goals from 47 and 34 yards out. He'll face the Titans next week. 

Panthers kicker Graham Gano was quite busy during a 38-0 win Week 3 vs. N.Y. Giants. Gano connected on a 53-yard gield goal in the second quarter and hit all five of his extra-point attempts.

Gano is now 6 for 12 in his career on kicks 50 yards or longer. The Panthers are on a bye Week 4 before returning to action Week 5 at Arizona.

Vikings kicker Blair Walsh remained perfect in Week 3 against the Browns, in a 31-27 loss. Walsh connected on both of his field-goal attempts, from 43 and 30 yards out, while nailing three extra-point tries as well.

Walsh is 6 for 6 on the season, with 27 points overall. 

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made up for his poor showing last time out, as he connected on three field-goal attempts in a 30-9 win over the Texans in Week 3.  

Tucker was good from 28, 45 and 43 yards out, while adding three successful extra-point attempts. His 12 points represent a season high. 

Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein successfully converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 31-7 loss to the Cowboys. Zuerlein attmepted no field goals. 

The Rams face the 49ers Week 4, on Thursday night. 

The Bills have made K Dustin Hopkins, CB Stephon Gilmore, S Jairus Byrd, CB Ron Brooks, OL Doug Legursky, WR Marquise Goodwin and TE Chris Gragg inactive for Week 3 against the Jets. 

The Bills ruled three players out for Week 3 against the Jets Friday, based on their lack of participation in practice. Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (hand), defensive back Ron Brooks (foot) and kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin) were all officially ruled out, and will not travel with the team. Defensive back Stephon Gilmore (wrist) had been ruled out earlier in the week as well.