Sebastian Janikowski Struggles In Win

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski was perfect on extra points coming into Sunday’s game, but that didn’t last long. SeaBass missed the very first extra point opportunity he got on the day, and then he went on to miss a second one later in the game as well. Granted, Janikowski was called on for a […]

Mason Crosby Underwhelming Again In Loss

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby converted one field goal attempt and missed another in a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. He added two extra points on the day. Crosby’s missed field goal came on the last play of the game and would have sent the game into overtime. Crosby has had one […]

Justin Tucker Ties Season High With 14 Points

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made all six of his kicks, including four field goals, in Sunday's victory over the Falcons. The 14 points tie his season-best mark, and it is his fourth straight game of tallying at least 10 points and sixth time this season overall. The 29-year-old produced 12 straight points to turn […]

Matt Prater Hits Three Field Goals In Week 13 Loss

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was perfect on three field goal attempts in Sunday's loss to the Rams. Prater has now made 14 consecutive field goals, and this game was his fourth time this season where he's hit at least three field goals in one game. The 34-year-old's success came at the hands of the […]

Packers Fire Mike McCarthy

The Green Bay Packers fired head coach Mike McCarthy after their 20-17 loss to the Cardinals in Week 13. Joe Philbin will serve as the interim head coach for the final four games of what has become a lost season for Green Bay. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has struggled mightily in recent weeks with a lack […]

Marvin Lewis' Future In Doubt

The status of Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis heading into the 2019 season is in doubt. The Bengals aren't committed to Lewis beyond this season, as he's believed to have signed a one-year deal with an option for the 2019 season last year. Lewis could move to the front office and have Hue Jackson […]

Updated Week 13 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 13 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 13 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Stefon Diggs will be a game-time decision. Marlon Mack is good to go for Week 13. Keke Coutee will be inactive for this week. Alex Collins has […]

Matt Bryant Misses Practice Again

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (back) missed practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Bryant has been injured for much of the year and doesn't look like he will be kicking in Week 13 against the Ravens. Even if he's active, you might want to shy away from him. Giorgio Tavecchio is still on […]

Mason Crosby Set For Average Game

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby will be in line for an average performance in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. The Packers will be aggressive as they cling for life in the playoff race. This means taking chances and leaving the offense on the field. Don't be afraid to start Crosby this week, but […]

Week 13 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 13 is here, and we are finally through all of the NFL bye weeks. All of our players are available unless they're injured, or suspended in the case of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette. Luckily, we don't care about that. All we care about is guys that can kick a football. For a […]

Tre'Quan Smith, Will Lutz Limited Monday

New Orleans Saints rookie wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (toe) and kicker Will Lutz (back) were limited in practice on Monday. Smith missed the Thanksgiving game last Thursday but has a good shot of returning to face Dallas this Thursday. He has shown flashes, including going for 157 yards and his fourth touchdown in Week 11, […]

Phil Dawson Placed On Injured Reserve

The Arizona Cardinals placed kicker Phil Dawson (hip) on Injured Reserve on Monday and elevated kicker Zane Gonzalez from the practice squad in a corresponding move. Dawson made just five of eight field-goal tries on the season but was perfect on 15 extra points. He was never a fantasy factor in one of the worst […]

Mason Crosby Sees Limited Action Sunday

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby didn't get many opportunities on Sunday. Crosby connected from 38 yards out for his only field goal attempt against the Vikings. Crosby also added two extra-points. Expect the Packers to take risks this week against the Arizona Cardinals as they are in desperate need of a win. The season […]

Justin Tucker Records Double-Digit Points

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made all four of his extra points and both of his field-goal attempts in Sunday's win over the Raiders. He has now made 11 straight extra point attempts and nine consecutive field goals. It was his most extra points since converting five tries in Week 1. The two-time Pro Bowler […]

Sebastian Janikowski Drills Game-Winner

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski smacked the 33-yard game-winner through like it was no big deal on Sunday. SeaBass was perfect on three field goal attempts to help guide Seattle to another close win over a tough NFC foe, and he finished November with an 80% make rate on field goal attempts. His only miss […]

Michael Badgley Knocks Through Six Extra Points

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley continues to put fans' minds at ease after years of kicking woes for the team. This week, Badgley went six-for-six on extra points as well as knocking down a field goal in the rout of the Cardinals. Badgley is still perfect on field goals and has only missed one […]

Phil Dawson Active Against Chargers

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (hip) is active for Week 12 against the Chargers. Dawson returns for the first time since Nov. 11 against the Chiefs. He's made just four of six field-goal attempts this year and is not a recommended fantasy option in perhaps one of the worst offenses in the league.

Updated Week 12 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 12 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 12 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Alex Collins is a surprise scratch for today. Doug Baldwin is officially active. Devin Funchess is officially out for Week 12. A.J. Green is has been ruled […]

Matt Prater Hits Only Field Goal Attempt In Week 12

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater nailed a 20-yard field goal and hit his only extra-point attempt in Thursday's loss to the Bears. The Lions offense has been sputtering recently and it hasn't presented a ton of opportunities for the 34-year-old kicker. Prater has now hit 11 straight field goals and will be back home in […]

Mason Crosby Offers Good Value Week 12

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby will get the benefit of playing in the dome in Minnesota this week, so you don't have to worry about the weather being a factor. Crosby had a missed field goal last week but has offered quite a few fantasy points this season. The Packers offense is good enough […]

Matt Bryant A Risky Thanksgiving Option

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant makes for a risky play against the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night. The Atlanta Falcons are going to need to try and stay with the high flying Saints offense Thursday night. Therefore, they are likely to take chances on fourth down during the game, which could see Bryant's opportunities […]

Week 12 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 12 is upon us, and two of the best fantasy offenses in the NFL are both on their byes this week. Not only will players be looking for kicker streamers with Greg Zuerlein and Harrison Butker out this week, but players will be scrambling to fill a ton of spots. The fantasy regular season […]

Brett Maher Kicks The Cowboys Into Victory

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher posted a solid performance against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, hitting all three of his field goal attempts and converting on one of his two extra point kicks. Maher connected from 21, 42, and 50 yards and nailed home the game-winning field goal as time expired, resulting in one of […]

Matt Prater Hits Two Field Goals In Week 11

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater nailed two field goals (54 and 32 yards) and two extra points in Sunday's 20-19 victory over the Panthers. Prater has now hit his last 10 consecutive field goals, and has hit three field goals from 50+ yards this season. The 34-year-old has a favorable home field indoors in Detroit […]

Matt Bryant Has Big Return

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant had a big day against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday as he returned from a groin injury. Bryant took advantage of the Falcons failure to find the end zone in kicking all four of his field goal opportunities, including one from an impressive 53 yards. Bryant also added an extra […]

Updated Week 11 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 11 RotoBallers. Below are our updated consensus Week 11 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries, player news and rankings updates: Joe Flacco is out this week, Lamar Jackson will start instead. Keke Coutee is expected to make his return this week. Marvin Jones (knee) is officially out […]

Sebastian Janikowski Is Perfect Again

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski showed off again on Thursday as he put up another perfect game. Janikowski made both field goal opportunities as well as three extra points to put the game away for the Seahawks while his counterpart on the other side missed a field goal try that ended up being the deciding […]

Mason Crosby Goes 1-for-2 In Week 11

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby converted one field goal and three extra points in a Week 11 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Crosby missed a 47-yard attempt early in the game but later converted a 36-yarder. Despite an atrocious Week 5 outing against the Detroit Lions, Crosby has been an effective kicker for fantasy […]

Matt Prater Looking For Busy Day Against Panthers

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater has hit his last eight consecutive field goals and is 17-for-20 on the season. After drilling a 52-yard attempt last week against the Bears, Prater gets to be back at home, indoors, against Carolina. The Panthers defense was shredded last week against Pittsburgh, so the hopes are the Lions can […]

Phil Dawson Back At Practice Thursday

Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (hip) was limited in practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. The limited practice means he should be able to play in Week 11 against the Raiders. The 43-year-old isn't a fantasy option, even in a good matchup, though. Dawson has made just four of six field-goal tries on […]