Chargers kicker Nate Kaeding (groin) insists he's still day-to-day. "Not a lot of change since when I did it. Still working on it," Kaeding said. Kaeding has missed the past two weeks. Nick Novak was signed prior to Week 4 and is four-for-five on field goals and seven-for-seven on extra points. The Chargers play on Monday night and won't practice until Thursday, so we should have a better feel for Kaeding's Week 6 status then.

Chargers declared K Nate Kaeding, RB Curtis Brinkley, S Brandon Taylor, CB Shareece Wright, LB Jonas Mouton, NT Antonio Garay and TE Ladarius Green inactive for Week 5 against the Saints. With Kaeding "day-to-day," Nick Novak will handle kicking duties for the second consecutive game. Wright remains week-to-week with a high-ankle sprain.

Nate Kaeding (groin) has been ruled out for Week 5. It's Kaeding's second straight absence. Kaeding insists he's "day-to-day," but it's long past time to move on if you haven't already. Kicker isn't worth the hassle.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (groin) insists he will "absolutely" kick again this season. An upbeat Kaeding labeled himself "day to day" after meeting with a specialist on Thursday. "Luckily, it is more of a hiccup than anything," Kaeding added. Nick Novak will continue to handle kicking chores until Kaeding is ready to return.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (groin) is "week-to-week," but could be headed to injured reserve. Kaeding met with a specialist on Tuesday, and CBS' Jason La Canfora "(continues) to hear" he could be headed to I.R. The Chargers simply couldn't afford to use two roster spots on kickers if Kaeding is set to miss anything more than a few weeks. At this point, he should be owned in zero percent of fantasy leagues.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (groin) is expected to be sidelined "a while." Nick Novak will kick in Week 5 against the Saints. Kaeding was once one of the league's top kickers, but has grown troublingly injury prone, missing 19 games the past three seasons. Headed for free agency, it's fair to wonder how long the Chargers will hold his roster spot. Kaeding should be dropped in all fantasy leagues.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (groin) didn't travel with the team to Kansas City and won't play in Week 4. Nick Novak will assume kicking duties for San Diego this weekend, and could be the Chargers' kicker for the near future. Fantasy owners should make sure to get Kaeding out of their starting lineups.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding was forced from Friday's practice with groin soreness, and is questionable for Week 4.

Nate Kaeding (ACL surgery) went 5-for-5 on field goals in Monday night's win over the Raiders. Kaeding proved that he's 100 percent recovered from his injury. He also tied a career high with six touchbacks and made field goals from 50 and 54 yards out during the preseason. Kaeding is a quality kicking option for fantasy owners.

Chargers K Nate Kaeding (ACL surgery) said he's reached "the end of my rehab process." Kaeding sustained his tear during Week 1 last season. The good news is that the damage was to his plant leg, not his kicking leg. If healthy, he shouldn't have a problem beating out Nick Novak. "If we had to play a game right now, I feel like I'm dialed in enough to do it," Kaeding said.