Falling behind in games continues to haunt Washington
Washington erased a 21-point deficit Sunday before losing to Detroit and falling to 2-7 this seasonNOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DUSTIN HOPKINS #7 - KICKER - CLEVELAND BROWNS
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Misfires again Sunday Hopkins made two of three field-goal attempts and all three extra points in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Lions.
Impact Hopkins has missed five field goals this year, and his misfire was costly in Sunday's three-point loss. This was the second time in four games Hopkins missed a field goal in a matchup where Washington lost by three or fewer points. Coach Ron Rivera was predictably asked about Hopkins' job security, and he said it was "something we're discussing."
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Prater's 59-yard FG lifts Lions to 30-27 win over Washington
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Ready to go Week 10 Hopkins (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Lions, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact While tending to the right groin injury, Hopkins followed a regimen of limited practices Wednesday through Friday before taking a questionable designation into the weekend. Considering Washington didn't elect to add another kicker to its roster before Saturday's deadline for Week 10 transactions, Hopkins never seemed at any real risk of sitting out Sunday. The 30-year-old has kicked in all eight of the Football Team's games this season, converting 10 of 14 field-goal attempts and 13 of 14 extra-point tries.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Expected starter Sunday Hopkins (groin) is expected to play Sunday against the Lions, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hopkins is officially still questionable, but Washington didn't elevate Kaare Vedvik from the practice squad, so Hopkins is the only kicker on the active roster. That essentially locks him in as the starting kicker against Detroit. It's been an up-and-down campaign for Hopkins, but he was perfect last week, connecting on two field goals and two extra points.
NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
WFT Daily: Monitoring Dustin Hopkins' Health For Sunday Hopkins (right groin) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions. He has not missed a game since 2017.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • WASHINGTONFOOTBALL.COM
Questionable with groin injury Hopkins (groin) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site reports.
Impact Coach Ron Rivera has stated that Hopkins will need to resume kicking either Friday or Saturday in order to have a chance at suiting up against the Lions, so a final word on the veteran's status could come down to the wire. Rivera expects him to be a game-time decision, per Stackpole. Expect Kaare Vedvik to start in Detroit if Hopkins isn't cleared to play.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again Thursday Hopkins (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Impact Coach Ron Rivera relayed that Hopkins will need to resume kicking either Friday or Saturday in order to suit up for Sunday's game in Detroit, per Kyle Stackpole of Washington's official site, saying "we'll see" about his availability. Rivera added that Kaare Vedvik has performed well in practices. Vedvik was a practice squad protection this week, as Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports, and he would likely be called upon to kick against the Lions if Hopkins can't go.
NOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with groin injury Hopkins was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Sam Fortier of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Hopkins was perfect during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Giants, converting both field-goal tries and his only extra-point attempt. However, he appears to have picked up a groin issue in the contest. If Washington determines Hopkins' status for Week 10 to be in jeopardy, the team will likely promote Kaare Vedvik from the practice squad.
NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Accounts for eight points Hopkins made both field goals and both extra points in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Giants.
Impact This was Hopkins' first perfect outing since Week 5, and he was properly tested to achieve the feat, connecting on field goals from 48 and 44 yards. Washington's offense continues to be inconsistent and will be starting Alex Smith under center for the time being, but it could have an intriguing matchup in Week 10 because the Lions have let up at least 22 points in seven of eight games this season.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Misfires again Sunday Hopkins made one of two field goals and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 25-3 win over the Cowboys.
Impact Hopkins has connected on just eight of 12 field goals and 11 of 12 extra points this season. His misfire during Sunday's win wasn't as damaging because Washington had a substantial lead at that point, but it's simply another knock on Hopkins, whose job security was up for debate already. With a Week 8 bye on tap, it wouldn't be surprising if Washington tried out another kicker, but if Hopkins holds onto the starting job, the Week 9 matchup against the Giants should be favorable for fantasy purposes.
OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses another field goal Hopkins made two of three field goals and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Giants.
Impact Washington opened Sunday's game with a long 12-play drive, but it wasn't rewarded, as Hopkins pushed a 47-field goal wide right. He made up for it by being perfect for the rest of the afternoon, hitting kicks from 28 and 35 yards, but in a game that was decided by one point, there were questions about Hopkins' job security, especially since he's connected on just seven of 10 field goals this season. Coach Ron Rivera shut down that notion, though, saying that Hopkins' job is secure at this time. If these misses keep up, however, Hopkins' leash could get shorter, so he'll seek a clean showing in Week 7 against the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Connects on 48-yarder Hopkins made a 48-yard field goal and his lone extra-point attempt in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Rams.
Impact Washington's lethargic offense hasn't provided many opportunities for Hopkins this season. He's made five of seven field goals and eight of nine extra points, and his 48-yarder Sunday ties his season long. Washington has faced some tough competition lately, but it will get an appealing matchup against the Giants next week. The Giants have allowed 26.6 points per game -- the 14th most in the league -- so Hopkins could be a decent stream in deeper fantasy formats.
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Misses deep kick Sunday Hopkins made one of two field goals and both extra-point attempts in Sunday's 31-17 loss to the Ravens.
Impact Hopkins drilled the left upright on a 54-yard field goal in the second quarter, but he connected on a 43-yarder as time expired in the first half. He's been a bit iffy from range this year, making just two of four attempts from beyond 40 yards. Hopkins doesn't get many opportunities because Washington often trails late in games and goes for it on fourth downs in the second half, so he's tough to depend on unless the team's offense turns a corner.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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Misses extra point Hopkins made two of three extra points but didn't attempt a field goal in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Browns.
Impact Washington's offense was a roller coaster in Week 3, turning the ball over five times but converting on all three red-zone trips. That didn't bode well for Hopkins, and the kicker also missed an extra point. The team could struggle to move the ball against the Ravens in Week 4, so Hopkins will be a risky fantasy play.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drills lone kick Hopkins connected on a 24-yard field goal -- his lone kick -- in Sunday's 30-15 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact The Football Team never got into field-goal range in the first half, and they entered halftime down 20-0. As a result, Hopkins was only afforded one field-goal try, as Washington attempted two-point conversions following both touchdowns in the fourth quarter. These sorts of game scripts won't be unusual for Washington this season, but considering the Browns have let up at least 30 points in both games this year, Hopkins could have a decent opportunity in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Murray runs for 2 TDs, Cardinals roll past Washington 30-15
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Makes five kicks Hopkins converted both extra-point attempts and went 2-for-3 on field-goal attempts during Sunday's 27-17 win over the Eagles.
Impact The 29-year-old missed his first kick of the day as he pulled a 48-yard field goal wide left during the second quarter, but he rebounded to make field goals from 38 and 40 yards. Hopkins went 25-for-30 on field-goal attempts and 21-for-22 on extra-points in 16 games last season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
