Brandon McManus Continues Hot Preseason

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus continued what has been an impressive preseason with a solid performance Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams. The sixth-year kicker connected on both field-goal attempts on the night, with a long of 38 yards. McManus looks to keep his consistency going in 2019, surrounded by an improved roster from […]

Falcons Add Blair Walsh

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent kicker Blair Walsh on Saturday. The 29-year-old is a former All-Pro that was taken by Minnesota in the sixth round in 2012. He hit 84.2 percent of his kicks in five years with the Vikings and was last with Seattle in 2017, where he made 72.4 percent of his kicks. […]

Matt Prater Hits From 61 Yards

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater went 2-for-2, including a 61-yard field goal, in the Lions 24-20 loss in Week 3 of the preseason against the Bills. The veteran kicker has been a consistent top-10 fantasy kicker throughout his career and shows no signs of slowing down. His ability to hit from 61 yards is an […]

Austin Seibert Perfect In Loss On Friday

Cleveland Browns kicker Austin Seibert nailed all four of his field goal attempts in a 13-12 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday. His long field goal went for 54 yards in the loss. The rookie kicker has made headlines for the wrong reasons this preseason due to his struggles with accuracy after […]

Daniel Carlson Wins Game In Winnipeg

Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson lifted his team past the Green Bay Packers in Thursday’s Week 3 preseason contest. On an 80-yard shortened field in Winnipeg, Carlson didn’t have any problems kicking on the questionable turf nailing all three field goals including the game-winner from 33 yards out with eight seconds remaining. His other two […]

Mason Crosby Hits Both Attempts In Matchup Against The Raiders

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby hit both of his extra-point attempts in the preseason matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Crosby has been leading the kicking matchup with Sam Ficken throughout camp. Ficken converted his single point after attempt too. At this point, the veteran has certainly edged ahead and is likely to take the […]

Falcons Kicker Giorgio Tavecchio Struggling

Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio has struggled this preseason, hitting just four of his seven field-goal attempts. However, he has converted all three extra-point attempts. Tavecchio took over the team's kicking job for veteran Matt Bryant last year, giving him some big shoes to fill. Atlanta should have a strong offense this year and Tavecchio […]

Justin Tucker Not Looking To Change Much

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been a top-five fantasy option for the last five years and holds the crown as the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history. "I think we've got an if it ain't broke, don't try to fix it type of situation going on here," Tucker told the media after […]

Taylor Bertolet Off To Good Start With Jets

New York Jets kicker Taylor Bertolet is making a strong first impression on his new team. Bertolet was signed only a few days ago after Chandler Catanzaro abruptly retired but has already made an impression on the team. Bertolet went 4-for-4 on field goals during team drills connecting from 44, 40, and twice from 33 […]

Chris Boswell Working Under Pressure In Preseason

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell has had the cards stacked against him this preseason. After hitting just 13 of 20 field goals and only 43 of 48 extra point attempts in 2018, head coach Mike Tomlin was very vocal that he was going to test Boswell this preseason. However, the fifth-year kicker knows there's nothing […]

Adam Vinatieri Should Play in Week 1

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (knee) has been resting for much of the preseason and training camp. That remains true, but he is expected to be ready for Week 1. Vinatieri remains one of the top kicking options in fantasy. He plays on an elite offense, and he is arguably the best kicker in NFL […]

Adam Vinatieri Expects To Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (knee), who has missed the first two preseason games and the last six practices, said he expects to return to practice on Thursday. Rookie Cole Hedlund has made four of his five kicks in Vinatieri's absence this preseason. The 46-year-old Vinatieri doesn't need many repetitions to be ready for the […]

Mason Crosby Holding Off Challenge

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby is holding off a strong challenge from Sam Ficken, who was claimed from waivers early in the offseason. Crosby has hit 16 of his 17 attempts in practice, and in the preseason matchups has hit all three of his kicks. However, Ficken who was in camp earlier, with the […]

Eddy Pineiro Wins Kicker Battle, For Now

Chicago Bears kicker Eddy Pineiro will be the team's starting kicker for the final two preseason games after the team released Elliott Fry. Pineiro reportedly converted on 84 percent of his kicks during training camp while Fry kicked at an 81 percent clip. Pineiro is 3-for-4 through the first two preseason games and will handle […]

Ryan Succop Comes Off PUP Monday

Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop passed his physical and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Succop should be ready for the regular season, barring any setbacks. The 32-year-old kicker is in his sixth year with the Titans. He made 26 of his 30 field goal tries last year (86.7 percent) […]

Dan Bailey Hits One Field Goal In Win

Minnesota Vikings kicker Dan Bailey only had a few chances on Sunday night but he made them count, knocking in a 24-yard field goal in the first quarter and an extra point in the third. Newcomer Kaare Vedvik was brought in for an extra point in the fourth quarter, and there's a non-zero chance that […]

Jason Myers Goes 4-For-4 On Field Goals

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers killed it on Sunday against Minnesota as he drilled all four field goals he attempted on the day. Myers' makes included a 52-yarder that cleared the bar with about a dozen yards to spare, backing up the 55-yarder he made last week. The reigning Pro Bowl kicker should get plenty […]

Harrison Butker Remains Reliable Option

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is once again going to be one of the better kickers in fantasy football this year. Butker is coming off a solid season with the Chiefs and should have just about the same fantasy value in 2019. This preseason Butker has made all six PATs and has made one […]

Michael Badgley Perfect On Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley kept up the good work in the team's second preseason game as he drilled a pair of extra points and a 32-yard field goal. Badgley already has the job won and appears to be the answer to the Chargers' years-long kicking woes. He's also openly spoken to the media […]

Dustin Hopkins A Dicey Fantasy Kicker

Washington Redskins kicker Dustin Hopkins has missed a field goal and an extra point this preseason, with one made FG and two successful PATs. While this is hardly a sample size worth reading into, there are a few other factors that stand to negatively impact his fantasy value in 2019. The Redskins will play all […]

Mason Crosby and Sam Ficken Hit All Attempts In Practice

Green Bay Packers kickers Mason Crosby and Sam Ficken are locked in their kicking battle, both hitting all four of their attempts in practice. The two dueled at 22, 28, 33 and 40-yard distances. The kicking battle in Green Bay has Crosby at a slight edge, but Ficken could take this all the way to […]

Steven Hauschka Hits 1-of-2 Field Goals In Preseason Week Two

Buffalo Bills kicker Steven Hauschka converted four of his five kicks in the team's second preseason game against the Panthers. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts as well as a 30-yard field goal, but missed a 48-yard attempt. Hauschka had his least efficient year since becoming a full-time kicker last season, hitting just […]

Wil Lutz Perfect In Preseason Game Against Chargers

New Orleans Saints kicker Wil Lutz showed perfect footwork against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second preseason game of the year. Lutz kicked two field goals for a total of 33 yards and scored seven points on the day. Lutz is among the top kickers drafted in fantasy leagues and should continue to produce […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Perfect Against Lions

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts and 3-for-3 on extra point attempts in Saturday's preseason win over the Detroit Lions. His longest field goal was a 50-yarder. Fairbairn's one of the most promising young kickers in the NFL and has a chance to break into the top tier of fantasy […]

Greg Joseph Misses Lone FG Attempt Saturday

Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph missed a 53-yard field goal in a 21-18 preseason win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday. The 53-yarder was Joseph's only field goal attempt in the game although he added an extra point. Joseph has been in a preseason camp battle with rookie Austin Siebert for the right to be […]

Daniel Carlson Ready To Improve In Sophomore Season

Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson had an impressive season with the Silver and Black in 2018 and is primed to improve in this campaign. After getting waived by the Vikings following Week 2, Carlson finished the last 10 games of the season with the Raiders setting a new team record with a 94% field goal […]

Michael Badgley Hopes No One Talks About Him

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley sprung on the scene last season to snag the job and ran with it. Now he's hoping nobody talks about him. Badgley told reporters this week that while he doesn't have any specific competition in camp, he still feels like he's proving something every time he kicks because veterans […]

Aldrick Rosas To Exceed Expectations In 2019

New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas is coming off of an impressive 2018 Pro Bowl season where he went 32 of 33 on field-goal attempts and only missed one extra point on 32 attempts. Rosas could be an integral part of anybody's fantasy team that is in need of a consistent kicker. Rosas averaged nine […]

Matt Gay Outperforming Cairo Santos in Preseason

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are having a competition between kickers Matt Gay and Cairo Santos. Thus far, neither has missed a kick, however, Gay has been presented more field goal opportunities and has not disappointed yet. Gay has hit from 48 and 55 yards while Santos has just one for 23 yards. Gay's ability to […]

Jake Elliott In For Another Solid Season

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott should be primed for another solid season in 2019. He had a good 2018, converting 26-of-31 field goals, but just two of 50 yards or more. He missed two extra points in 35 tries. With an improving offense, Elliott could get more chances this season and should be a solid […]