Giorgio Tavecchio Should Be In Line For Good Game Sunday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio has the chance for another good outing Sunday against the Washington Redskins. The Falcons offense is not at its best when playing outdoors. However, their offense is good enough that they should be able to move the ball relatively successfully at times. The trouble may be finding the end zone […]

Matt Bryant Out Against Redskins

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Week 9 against the Redskins. It will be Bryant's second straight missed game. Giorgio Tavecchio will continue to fill in for Bryant. The 28-year-old made all three of his field goals on Oct. 22 against the Giants and both of his extra points. However, […]

Mason Crosby Looking To Stay Perfect For Third Week

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has been perfect throughout his last two games following his horrific outing against the Detroit Lions. The Packers should spend a lot of time on the New England Patriots half of the field this week, giving Crosby many opportunities to score. Crosby is 16 for 17 this year on […]

Mohamed Sanu, Matt Bryant Don't Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (hip) and kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) did not practice on Thursday. Sanu is a downgrade after being limited on Wednesday, so that's not a good sign for his status this Sunday against the Redskins. In a tough matchup, Sanu has limited upside as a WR4/flex if he plays. If […]

Matt Bryant Misses Practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) missed practice on Wednesday. Bryant is apparently improving, but he won't test his hamstring until Thursday and he could miss his second straight game. Giorgio Tavecchio filled in admirably before the Week 8 bye. The Redskins have an underrated defense and hold opposing kickers to the fewest average fantasy […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 8 featured several high-scoring matchups, but there were far more touchdowns scored than field goals. As teams get better, defenses should start holding teams to kicking more field goals, which is good for kickers in fantasy. When looking at the matchups for this week, there are quite a few games that figure to be […]

Chargers Cut Michael Badgley

The Los Angeles Chargers waived kicker Michael Badgley on Tuesday. Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) missed two games but looks to be ready to return after the team's bye week. Sturgis had made nine of his 12 field-goal attempts and only eight of his 12 extra-point attempts, so he could be on thin ice if he continues […]

Matt Bryant To Test Hamstring Thursday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant (hamstring) is set to test his sore right hamstring on Thursday, according to head coach Dan Quinn. “I think it treated him well, the reason that I say that is that he’s making a turn for the better,” Quinn said of Bryant getting some rest over the bye week. “We […]

Mason Crosby Perfect Against Rams

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby nailed a 53-yard field goal in the loss to the Los Angeles Rams. It was one of his two field goals that he made. Crosby also added three successful extra-points. Crosby was set up for a chance to win another nail biter, but Ty Montgomery made an untimely fumble […]

Sebastian Janikowski Laughs At Your Extra Points

Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski nailed four extra points on Sunday in Detroit to bring his total to 17 on the season. He's been perfect on the tries this season, and while he got no field goal chances this week, he's knocked through at least one from 40+ in five of the other six weeks […]

Greg Joseph Misses A Field Goal In Week 8

Cleveland Browns kicker Greg Joseph went 2-for-3 in field-goal attempts in his team's 33-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Joseph also missed his lone extra point attempt in the game. He was busy early in the game as he saw all three of his field goal attempts before halftime. The rookie kicker has now made […]

Jermaine Gresham, Phil Dawson Active Sunday

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (heel) and kicker Phil Dawson (hip) are both active for Week 8 against the 49ers. Gresham is the second tight end behind Ricky Seals-Jones and is more of a blocking option. He can continue being ignored in fantasy. Dawson has made just three of five field goals this year […]

Marlon Mack, Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Active

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (ankle), tight end Jack Doyle (hip) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) are all active for Week 8 against the Raiders. Wide receiver Zach Pascal (head) is also active. Mack had the best game of his season last week and should remain the clear lead back ahead of rookies Nyheim […]

Updated Week 8 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 8 RotoBallers, and we kick off early at 9:30 AM ET (Eagles vs. Jaguars) so be sure to set those lineups ahead of time. Below are our updated consensus Week 8 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: - Chris Thompson (rib, knee) is expected […]

Brandon McManus a Solid Bye-Week Option

Having kicked his way to 58 fantasy points on the season, Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus is tied for the 10th most fantasy points at the position and at 8.3 fantasy points per game, he makes for a viable option this week with four teams on bye. The Chiefs have allowed their opponents to find […]

Sebastian Janikowski Is Money

In the last five games, Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski has made 21 of 23 kicks he's attempted. Seven of those makes have been field goals, and six of those have been from 40+ yards. Janikowski is one of just seven kickers to have kicked 17 or more extra points and still make all of […]

Jermaine Gresham, Phil Dawson Listed As Questionable

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham (heel) and kicker Phil Dawson (hip) were both limited in practice on Friday and are questionable for Week 8 against the 49ers. Gresham was a new addition to the practice report on Friday but should play as Ricky Seals-Jones' backup. Gresham should be avoided in all leagues. Dawson injured […]

Cardinals Add Insurance With Phil Dawson Injured

With Arizona Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson (hip) injured, the team signed free-agent Matt McCrane to their practice squad on Friday. McCrane was cut by the Cardinals in the preseason and then joined the Raiders, where he went 5-for-9 on his field-goal tries before being released. Offensive lineman Kyle Friend was cut in a corresponding move. […]

Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Likely To Play

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said tight end Jack Doyle (hip) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) will both likely play in Week 8 against the Raiders. Doyle will return for the first time since Week 3, but Eric Ebron really produced with him out, so he'll remain in play as a strong TE1, although […]

Adam Vinatieri Testing Groin In Practice

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) tested his groin at practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday. However, it doesn't necessarily mean he'll be active in Week 8 against the Raiders. The veteran needs just five points to tie the all-time scoring record. Vinatieri aggravated his groin injury in Week 7 against the Bills […]

Early Week 8 Rankings - Standard Leagues (Non-PPR)

It's just about the half-way point of the season, and we're here to help you through those bye-week blues. Below are our early Week 8 standard scoring (non-PPR) rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Dalvin Cook Could Be Out Through Bye Week Keke Coutee, Ryan Griffin Ruled Out […]

Mason Crosby Is Back On Track

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a rough game against the Detroit Lions in Week 5. He missed four field goals and one extra-point. In Week 6 he had a confidence boost going into the bye week by making four field goals, three extra-points, and ultimately sealing a win for the Packers. The Packers […]

Ryan Grant, Robert Turbin, Adam Vinatieri Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ryan Grant (ankle), running back Robert Turbin (shoulder) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) are all missing practice on Wednesday. Grant and Turbin both sat out in Week 7 and could miss another game. Grant is waiver wire fodder with T.Y. Hilton returning to action last Sunday. Turbin is fourth on the […]

Week 8 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

  Some weeks, kickers put up a ton of points and they win you a week. This week was not one of those, as the leading scorer after Sunday was Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater with 14 points in standard formats. Hopefully, things turn out better this week with a new slate of games and […]

Raiders Signing Daniel Carlson

The Oakland Raiders signed free-agent kicker Daniel Carlson on Tuesday, according to a source. They are moving on from Matthew McCrane. Carlson was drafted in the fifth round by the Vikings this year before being cut after going 1-for-4 on field-goal tries in the first two games of his career. With Oakland's offense sputtering and […]

Giorgio Tavecchio Has Solid First Outing As A Falcon

Atlanta Falcons kicker Giorgio Tavecchio had a decent first outing in an Atlanta Falcons uniform. Facing the New York Giants on Monday Night Football, the left-footed kicker converted all three of his field goal opportunities, including a long of 56 yards, and both of his extra points. With two 50-yard field goals and a 40-yarder […]

Justin Tucker Misses First Career PAT

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed his first career extra-point attempt at the most inopportune time as the Ravens fell to the Saints 24-23 on Sunday evening. Following wide receiver John Brown's 14-yard touchdown reception with 24 seconds remaining, it appeared the Ravens were headed for overtime for a second time this season. However, Tucker […]

Adam Vinatieri Dealing With Groin Injury

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) has been dealing with a groin injury, and the team will work out kickers in the next few days. However, no decision on whether Vinatieri will play in Week 8 against the Raiders will be made until later in the week. The ageless wonder […]

Michael Badgley Hits Easy Kicks

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Michael Badgley was perfect again on Sunday. Badgley wasn't tasked with anything too difficult as he knocked through a pair of short field goals and a couple extra points, but in a game that ended up being decided by a single point, those kicks were critical. Most importantly, he stayed perfect […]

Matt Prater Hits Four Field Goals In Week 7

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater was perfect on all field-goal and extra-point attempts in Sunday's win over the Dolphins. Prater nailed kicks from 29, 28, 35, and 50 yards out, and also hit both extra-point attempts. It was the first time Prater hit a 50 yarder since Week 12 of last season. After missing his […]