Won't return Saturday

Janikowski (thigh) was ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's wild-card game at Dallas, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Analysis: Janikowski suffered the injury on a failed 57-yard field goal at the end of the first half. Punter Michael Dickson would likely fill in if the Seahawks opt to utilize a kicker, but the team understandably decided to attempt a two-point conversion following its third-quarter touchdown instead.

Exits with thigh injury

Janikowski is questionable to return to Saturday's wild-card game at Dallas after suffering a thigh injury, Curtis Crabtree of Sports Radio 950 KJR Seattle reports.

Analysis: Janikowski missed a 57-yard field goal at the end of the first half and appeared to be in significant pain as he immediately began clutching his leg. The 40-year-old made field goals from 42 and 27 yards earlier in the game, but he may be unavailable to kick in the second half. According to Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times, punter Michael Dickson began practicing field goals during halftime as the Seahawks attempt to patch together a potential solution.

Nails game-winning kick

Janikowski converted the game-winning, 33-yard field goal versus the Cardinals on Sunday. He also hit a 42-yarder and all three extra points.

Analysis: This is the third time this year Janikowski drilled a field goal to win the game with time expiring. Janikowski finished the season making 22 of 27 field goals (81 percent) and 48 of 51 extra points (94 percent). He showed he can still knock home the deep kick, too, with a 56-yard field goal in Week 2 versus the Bears. The 40-year-old still has some juice left in the tank, but he's regressing faster than the 46-year-old Adam Vinatieri did at that age. Janikowski's contract with the Seahawks…read more

Drills 48-yarder

Janikowski converted two of three extra points and a 48-yard field goal in Sunday's overtime loss to the 49ers.

Analysis: After hitting the first 33 extra points of the season, Janikowski has missed three of 10 over the last three weeks. The 40-year old is still formidable with the Seahawks, as he's nailed 18 of 22 field goals (82 percent) this season, but missed extra points could prove costly if it extends into the likely postseason.

Knocks all three kicks in

Janikowski converted both field goals and his lone extra-point attempt in Monday's win over the Vikings.

Analysis: After missing two extra points in Week 13, Janikowski bounced back. His field goals came from 35 and 37 yards, and Janikowski has now drilled all nine field goals over the last five weeks.

Struggles with extra points

Janikowski converted his only field goal attempt -- a 40-yarder -- and four of six extra points in Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Janikowski hit all 33 extra points entering this game, so it was a concerning performance. The Seahawks could afford the misses in their 27-point win over the 49ers, but he'll need to shore up his efforts as the Seahawks make a playoff push.

Nails game-winning field goal

Janikowski converted all three field goals and all three extra points in Sunday's win over the Panthers.

Analysis: Every point was necessary to win, but Janikowski's 31-yard field goal sealed the game as the final seconds ticked off the game clock. Janikowski has converted every kick over the last three weeks, totaling six field goals and 10 extra points.

Drills every kick

Janikowski made both field goals and all three extra points in Thursday's 27-24 win over the Packers.

Analysis: Janikowski hit 39- and 43-yard field goals, raised his accuracy rate for the season to 80 percent while remaining perfect by nailing all three extra points. The Panthers have allowed the ninth-most points (25.8) per game this year, so he should have plenty of scoring chances in a Week 12 battle versus Carolina.

Remains perfect on extra points

Janikowski converted a his lone 33-yard field goal attempt and all four extra points in Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Janikowski's converted 10 of 14 field goal attempts (71.4 percent) and made all 27 extra points this season. His dependability is low in the fantasy realm, especially with so few opportunities.

Converts one of two field goals

Janikowski completed one of two field goals and both extra points in Sunday's 25-17 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: Janikowski made his 44-yard attempt but missed a 51-yarder later in the game. His 75-percent conversion rate on field goals is the second-worst of his career, but he's still perfect on all 23 extra points.

Converts four extra points

Janikowski made all four extra points in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Lions.

Analysis: Janikowski was in line for a short field-goal try, but the Seahawks opted to go for it on fourth down from the Lions one-yard line, an attempt that proved unsuccessful. Janikowski has 11 field-goal attempts through seven games, converting on eight (73 percent). He's made all 21 extra points.

Makes all five kicks

Janikowski drilled two field goals and all three extra points during Sunday's 27-3 win over the Raiders.

Analysis: Janikowski nailed a 44-yard field goal as time expired in the first half and added another 26-yarder early in the third quarter. He has now converted five straight field goals, including three over 40 yards, and every extra-point attempt this year.

Nails 52-yard field goal

Janikowski made a 52-yard field goal and all four extra points in Sunday's 33-31 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: After missing two field goals the previous week, Janikowski bounced back with a perfect performance. He's now made three of four attempts from over 50 yards and converted all 14 extra points.

Drills game-winning field goal

Janikowski converted two of four field goals and both extra points in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Janikowski missed his first two tries of the day from 38 and 52 yards. He was unfazed, though, as he knocked home a 40-yarder in the third quarter and pushed a 52-yarder through as time expired for the win. The misses are troubling, but Janikowski proved he still has the leg to be formidable in Seattle.

Perfect outing Sunday

Janikowski drilled a 47-yard field goal and made all three extra points in Sunday's 24-13 win over the Cowboys.

Analysis: Janikowski has now made three of four field goals and all eight extra-point attempts this season. His Week 4 matchup will be against the Cardinals, who allowed three field-goal attempts of over 40 yards to the Bears in Week 3.

Drills deep kick

Janikowski nailed a 56-yard field goal on his only attempt and made both his extra-point tries in Monday night's 24-17 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: Janikowski proved he still has plenty of leg at 40 years old, matching his season-long make from both of the prior two campaigns already in Week 2. With 56 career conversions from 50-plus yards, Janikowski gives the Seahawks a kicking weapon to support an offense that may struggle to consistently produce touchdowns.

Makes one of two attempts Sunday

Janikowski converted one of two field goal tries and all three extra points during Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Broncos.

Analysis: Janikowski made a 35-yard field goal but missed a 46-yarder wide left. Much of Janikowski's value lies on the Seahawks offense, which will have another tough Week 2 test against the Bears.

Drills pair of field goals

Janikowski completed both field-goal attempts, including a 55-yard try, during Friday's 21-20 preseason loss to the Vikings.

Analysis: Janikowski is already locked into the starting kicker job after the Seahawks released Jason Myers. Knocking home lengthy field goals is icing on the cake and should give the team additional confidence in the 40-year-old when regular season commences.

Wins kicking job

Janikowski will open the season as Seattle's kicker, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: The Seahawks released Jason Myers on Monday, officially bringing their kicking battle to an end. Janikowski may be worth a look in leagues with 14 or more teams, but there are better options available in the majority of formats, considering Seattle no longer has a dominant defense to set up a plethora of kicking opportunities. The 2017 Seahawks ranked 22nd in field-goal attempts (29) and 14th in extra-point attempts (38), though the first number admittedly would've been a bit higher if Blair…read more

Janikowski (hip) made a 53-yard field goal during Tuesday's mandatory minicamp, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: The 40-year-old kicker was kept out of OTAs, but his hip appeared to be healthy as he made long field goals during live drills. Janikowski is assumed to be the Week 1 starter, despite the Seahawks bringing in former three-year Jacksonville kicker Jason Myers. However, Janikowski missed the entire 2017 season with back issues, so staying off the injury list is a top priority. During his last full season in 2016, Janikowski missed just one of 26 field-goal attempts under 50 yards.

Janikowski did not participate in Thursday's OTA due to a hip injury, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Analysis: Janikowski signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks in late April, positioning him to serve as the placekicker. However, he will have to edge Jason Myers to secure a roster spot in a battle that will likely take place throughout training camp. Janikowski's successful career likely boosts him to the lead entering camp.

Janikowski's one-year contract with the Seahawks includes a $600,000 signing bonus and a $100,000 bonus if he's on the 53-man roster for Week 1, ESPN.com's Brady Henderson reports.

Analysis: Worth up to $2.015 million, the contract leaves little question that the Seahawks expect Janikowski to beat out Jason Myers in a kicking battle. The job won't necessarily equal fantasy relevance, as the Seahawks are in the process of transitioning to a younger roster, with Janikowski actually ranking as one of their more significant offseason additions. He said he's made a full recovery from the back injury that held him out for all of 2017.

The Seahawks signed Janikowski to a one-year contract Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: The Raiders' all-time leading scorer by a wide margin, Janikowski's tenure with the team came to an abrupt halt last season, when a contract dispute was followed by a back injury that kept him on IR all year. He was fairly efficient in the three previous seasons, connecting on at least 80 percent of his field-goal attempts on each occasion. Moreover, he nailed 75 of 78 extra-point tries from the longer distance introduced in 2015. Upon his arrival in Seattle, Janikowski will compete with Jason…read more

Janikowski has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: In the days leading up to the 2017 season, Janikowski engaged in a contract dispute with the Raiders. While a resolution was reached during Week 1 prep, he suddenly landed on IR one day before the opener due to a disc injury in his back. He remained there the rest of the year as Giorgio Tavecchio handled place-kicking duties and was eventually jettisoned this offseason after 18 campaigns with the organization. The meeting with the Seahawks will mark Janikowski's second since that point - he…read more

Janikowski's agent said Wednesday that his client is over the back injury that sidelined him in 2017 and intends to play during the upcoming season, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Janikowski's 18-year tenure with the Raiders will officially come to an end March 14, when the soon-to-be 40-year-old hits unrestricted free agency after the organization informed him Wednesday that he wouldn't be retained next season. The 2000 first-round selection had been at risk of losing his roster spot ahead of the 2017 campaign in favor of Giorgio Tavecchio, but Janikowski's back injury allowed the Raiders to stash him on injured reserve and delay parting ways with the franchise scoring…read more

The Raiders informed Janikowski (back), an impending free agent, that they don't plan to retain him during the upcoming season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Janikowski has spent his entire 18-year career with the Raiders, so this marks the end of an era for the 39-year-old kicker, who was a first-round pick in 2000. An ailing back cost him the entire 2017 campaign, but it's likely a healthy Janikowski would have been released with the Raiders handing Giorgio Tavecchio the kicking gig out of training camp. There's a chance Janikowski fields offers elsewhere as long as he's deemed healthy ahead of the upcoming season, so look for him to potentially…read more