Brandon McManus - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus finally missed his first kick of the 2021 season in the Week 8 win over the Washington Football Team. Accuracy hasn't been the problem for him this year, it's been Denver's lack of efficiency on offense, mainly in converting third downs to sustain drives into enemy territory. The Broncos are […]

Mason Crosby - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has scored six points for the third straight game. The 37-year-old is 13-of-17 in field-goal attempts, and 21-of-22 in extra-point tries over eight games in 2021. Green Bay will be without star quarterback Aaron Rodgers; the Packers offense will turn to 2020 first-round pick Jordan Love in Week 9 […]

Chris Boswell Should Be Good To Go For Monday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (concussion) was a full participant at practice on Friday after being limited on Thursday. Boswell suffered a concussion on a fake field-goal attempt in the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns, but it looks like he has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and he should be fine to play […]

Graham Gano - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New York Giants kicker Graham Gano has been rock solid this season and has scored at least seven points in three of his last five games. He is 16-for-18 in field-goal tries and a perfect 10-for-10 in extra-point attempts. The Raiders defense is 12th in the league against fantasy kickers and allows 6.6 points per […]

Zane Gonzalez - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez is on a roll heading into a matchup with the Patriots in Week 9. Gonzalez has been steady, as he has nailed at least two field goals in three of his last four games, as the Panthers offense has stalled in enemy territory. The Patriots defense has limited opposing kickers […]

Greg Joseph - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph continues to be one of the top kickers in fantasy football this season. He made all three of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try in the Vikings Week 8 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Joseph is averaging almost three field-goal attempts per week and is now third in […]

Chase McLaughlin - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin will head on the road to kick against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. The veteran kicker has been very accurate in his first season with Cleveland, hitting 11 of 12 field goals and all 18 of his extra points. The Bengals are allowing the 11th-fewest fantasy points per game […]

Matt Gay - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Los Angeles Rams kicker Matt Gay remains one of the most consistent kickers in the NFL, and he is a solid fantasy option again in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Gay has hit 41 of his 43 kicking attempts this year, and the Rams are meeting a defense that has given up 31 points […]

Chris Boswell Puts In A Limited Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell (concussion) was able to practice on a limited basis on Thursday after suffering a concussion during a fake field-goal attempt in the Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers signed kicker Josh Lambo to their practice squad earlier this week as insurance in case Boswell doesn't clear the […]

Jake Elliott - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott took full advantage of a blowout win over the Detroit Lions in Week 8, kicking three field goals and five extra points on his way to the overall K2 finish of the week. Week 9 will likely see Elliott return to his low-volume, short-kicks-only approach that has kept him outside […]

The King's Week 9 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 9 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to […]

Greg Zuerlein - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein is worthy of a starting spot in all formats in a Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos. Zuerlein has been a K1 for three weeks in a row and for five of the seven games the Cowboys have played. In a position as unpredictable as placekicker, that's consistent enough […]

Brian Johnson - Week 9 Outlook for Fantasy Football

New Orleans Saints kicker Brian Johnson is not a strong play this week against Atlanta. Johnson has been serviceable in two games with New Orleans, going 5-for-5 in field goals and 4-for-5 in extra points. Nevertheless, this offense isn't high-powered and the issue at QB now might make it harder for the ball to be […]

Early Week 9 Fantasy Football Rankings and Injury News: Taysom Hill, Saquon Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr.

Welcome to Week 9 RotoBallers. We just got through last week's games, but are back with our early Week 9 fantasy football rankings. The injury news and player updates are coming in quickly this week, so we are already starting up our rankings and analysis for Week 9 of the fantasy football season. As always, […]

49ers Waive Joey Slye Tuesday

The San Francisco 49ers waived kicker Joey Slye on Tuesday. The move comes with regular kicker Robbie Gould (groin) expected to be activated from Injured Reserve this week to return to kicking duties in Week 9 against the division-rival Arizona Cardinals. In his three games filling in for Gould, Slye made seven of his eight […]

Chris Blewitt Remains Washington’s Kicker For Time Being

Washington Football Team kicker Chris Blewitt has gotten off to a rough start to his NFL career, having three field-goal attempts blocked across his first two games. Despite that, head coach Ron Rivera reiterated Tuesday that Blewitt will remain the team's kicker for the time being, as the team has no plans of bringing in […]

Steelers Sign Josh Lambo With Chris Boswell Injured

The Pittsburgh Steelers have found their contingency plan at kicker should Chris Boswell (concussion) ultimately not be cleared in time for Monday's contest against Chicago: Josh Lambo. Lambo began the season as the primary kicker for Jacksonville, but was released after going 0-for-3 on field-goal attempts and 5-for-7 on extra points through the first three […]

George Kittle, Jeff Wilson Jr., Robbie Gould To Return Soon?

The San Francisco 49ers plan to open the practice windows for tight end George Kittle (calf), running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (knee) and kicker Robbie Gould (groin) this week. The Niners will have 21 days to remove them from Injured Reserve. All three are getting close to a return and could technically return this weekend […]

Greg Joseph Perfect In Loss To Dallas

In a game in which the Minnesota Vikings only managed 278 yards of total offense, kicker Greg Joseph was still able to give his fantasy managers a decent performance on Sunday night. Joseph nailed all three of his field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point try as well. With so much talent on offense but a […]

Greg Zuerlein Makes Four Kicks In Week 8

Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein made two field goals on three attempts and both of his extra point kicks in Week 8. Zuerlein made field goals from 38 and 39 yards out after missing his first attempt of the night from 43 yards away. Zuerlein struggled in Week 1, but has been a consistent enough […]

Joey Slye Flashes In Week 8 Win

San Francisco 49ers kicker Joey Slye converted four of five field goals, including a 52-yarder, to help the 49ers beat the Chicago Bears 33-22 during a Week 8 win on the road. Slye did miss one of two extra-point attempts but nailing four of five field goals was the bright spot for a team that […]

Michael Badgley Converts 34-Yard Field Goal In Week 8 Loss

Indianapolis Colts kicker Michael Badgley converted his only field goal attempt from 34 yards during a 34-31 Week 8 overtime loss against the Tennessee Titans. Badgley was signed to relieve their injured starting kicker, Rodrigo Blankenship, and has been consistent but limited in opportunities. Badgley converted all four extra-point attempts along with the 34-yard field […]

Randy Bullock Drills Game-Winning Kick In Overtime

Tennessee Titans kicker Randy Bullock went 2-for-2 in field goals and 4-for-4 in extra-point tries in Sunday's 34-31 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. He came through in the clutch by nailing a 46-yard field-goal attempt to tie the game 24-24 in the third quarter, later drilling a 44-yard try in overtime to give the […]

Younghoe Koo Misses Field Goal

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo went 2-for-3 in field goals and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's loss to Carolina. Koo is normally reliable and this was his first miss on the season overall. The kicker has gone 12-for-13 in field goals and 13-for-13 in extra points. He should be considered a good fantasy […]

Jason Myers Perfect In Week 8

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers had a quiet few weeks of play recently, but he bounced back in Week 8 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Myers made all four of his kicking attempts on the day. He's going to be just outside of the top-12 kicking options for the week, but this was a successful week […]

Zane Gonzalez Makes Four Field Goals

Carolina Panthers kicker Zane Gonzalez made all four of his field-goal attempts along with one extra-point attempt in Sunday's win over Atlanta. Gonzalez is now 13-for-15 in field goals along with 13-for-14 in extra points on the season. The kicker is worth streaming in favorable matchups but shouldn't be considered a strong weekly starter given […]

Chase McLaughlin Makes One Field Goal In Week 8

Cleveland Browns kicker Chase McLaughlin made his lone field-goal attempt in a 15-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. He also tacked on an extra point in the loss. McLaughlin has been a steady kicker for the Browns this season, making all but one of his 12 field goals. His production has been […]

Brandon McManus Misses His First Kick Of 2021

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus missed his first kick (a 53-yard field-goal attempt) of the season in the 17-10 win over the Washington Football Team in Week 8. McManus made his other three kicking opportunities, though -- a 45-yard field goal and two extra points. The 30-year-old has one of the strongest legs in the […]

Jake Elliott Has A Huge Week 8

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott had an enormous game in an easy Week 8 win over the hapless Detroit Lions. He made all five of his extra point tries and all three of his field goals. His field goal kicks came from 43, 26, and 41 yards out. A low volume, inconsistent kicker all season […]

Kendrick Bourne, Nick Folk Active Against Chargers

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (shoulder) and kicker Nick Folk (knee) are both active for the Week 8 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. Bourne is averaging a very modest four targets and 50 receiving yards per game through the first seven weeks of the season. Last week in the blowout […]