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Smack made his only field-goal attempt and both of his PATs during Sunday's 17-14 win over Tampa Bay.

Smack only had one opportunity to kick a field goal in Week 4, but he made the most of it. The rookie nailed a 58-yard attempt as time expired in the first half, delivering the Packers a 10-7 lead at the break. Smack's field goal would prove to be the difference in a low-scoring battle. On the year, the kicker has gone 6-for-7 on field-goal tries, including 3-for-3 from 50-plus yards, over four contests so far.

Burks caught one of three targets for a 47-yard touchdown in Sunday's 30-13 loss to the Colts.

With Terry McLaurin (hamstring) inactive, Burks saw increased snaps in the Commanders' wideout rotation that also involved Stefon Diggs, Dyami Brown and rookie Antonio Williams. Burks saw the fewest targets of the four and made the most of his one grab, breaking off a 47-yard score in the third quarter. If McLaurin continues to miss time, Burks should see rotational playing time at wideout, but he's not currently a playable fantasy option.

Loop went 1-for-2 on field-goal tries and made all three of his PATs during Sunday's 24-18 win over Tennessee.

Loop converted a career-long 64-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, giving Baltimore a 24-7 lead heading into the break. The kicker later missed a 40-yard attempt wide left in the fourth quarter, marking his second field-goal miss of the year. Loop has gone 6-for-8 on field-goal tries, including 4-for-4 from 50-plus yards, over the first four contests in his sophomore campaign with the Ravens.

Thornton (ankle) is out indefinitely after dislocating his ankle during Sunday's 30-27 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.

Thornton had his dislocated ankle put back into place by doctors Sunday and flew home with the team, but he's facing an extended absence due to the injury he sustained in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win in Vegas. He scored twice before getting injured at the end of a 55-yard catch, which brought Thornton up to five receptions for 111 yards on eight targets. Thornton will undergo a full evaluation of the injured left ankle Monday morning.

Ryland made his only field-goal attempt and went 3-for-3 on extra-point tries during Sunday's 36-24 loss to the Giants.

Ryland only got the chance to attempt one field goal, but he made the most of it. The kicker converted a 60-yard try as time expired in the first half, notching the longest field goal of his career. Ryland has now gone 8-for-9 on field-goal tries, including 2-for-3 from 50-plus yards, over four contests to open the 2026 campaign.

Bass went 2-for-2 on field-goal attempts and made both of his PATs during Sunday's 29-26 loss to the Patriots.

Bass made multiple field goals in a contest for the first time since Week 1, converting a 27-yard attempt in the second quarter before adding a 38-yarder in the fourth quarter. The kicker has yet to attempt a kick from 50-plus yards this season, but he has has gone a perfect 6-for-6 on field-goal tries over the first four contests of the year.

Addison caught four of six targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins. He added minus-1 yard on his only carry.

With Justin Jefferson (ankle) out of commission, Addison was expected to step up as Kyler Murray's top downfield option. Instead, it was tight end T.J. Hockenson who emerged as the veteran QB's favorite target, posting a 13-119-0 line. Jefferson may not be sidelined for long, and with Hockenson now building chemistry with Murray, there may not be much volume left over for Addison in a lackluster passing attack. He'll look to make a bigger impact in a Week 5 road trip to New Orleans.

Gesicki caught three of five targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Jaguars.

With Ja'Marr Chase leaving early in the first half with a concussion, Gesicki played an elevated role behind Tee Higgins and Chase Brown in the Cincinnati offense. Gesicki continues to run the vast majority of his routes out of the slot and should remain in that role while Andrei Iosivas (thumb) is on injured reserve. Gesicki has scored a touchdown in three of the first four games to begin the season and is up to 11 catches for 155 yards and the three scores on 15 targets.

Shaheed caught one of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 30-23 win over the Chargers. He added two carries for 33 yards and a touchdown.

Shaheed had been mostly nonexistent through the first three games of the season, totaling 57 yards on seven touches, but he was able to break out for a long touchdown in this one, scoring from 28 yards out as a rusher in the second quarter. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba completely dominating the targets in Seattle's passing game, Shaheed has remained a low-floor fantasy option early on in 2026.

Murray completed 27 of 37 passes for 247 yards while adding 16 rushing yards on six carries in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Dolphins.

All of Minnesota's points came from the boot of Will Reichard, as Murray failed to lead the team into the end zone but also avoided committing any turnovers. With the defense playing at a high level, the veteran QB has been able to get away with a lack of production, but a 1:2 TD:INT through two-plus starts and little additional yardage on the ground may lead to some job security issues with Carson Wentz having proven he can run the offense effectively while Murray was sidelined with a concussion. The former Cardinal will try to find a rhythm during a Week 5 road trip to New Orleans.