Caleb Sturgis Injured, Bolts Sign Mike Badgley

With Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis (quadriceps) dealing with a strained quadriceps, the team is signing free-agent kicker Mike Badgley, according to league sources. Sturgis will remain on the roster, but it looks like he'll miss Week 6 against the Browns. You'll need to go in another direction this week if you've been rolling […]

Greg Zuerlein Out In Week 6

Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) has been recovering from his injury since after Week 1. Fill-in kicker Cairo Santos will be starting in his place, and he should be a top tier kicker for this week. Once Zuerlein returns next week, he will take that role among the top kickers each week. Head […]

Olivier Vernon, Aldrick Rosas Not On Injury Report

New York Giants defensive end Olivier Vernon (ankle) and kicker Aldrick Rosas (quadriceps) were both limited in practice on Wednesday but have been taken off the final injury report for Thursday's game against the Eagles. Vernon will make his season debut after battling a high ankle sprain, and he'll be a huge boost to a […]

Aldrick Rosas Held Out Of Practice Tuesday

New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas (quadriceps) was held out of practice in the portion open to the media on Tuesday. The Giants are likely resting Rosas on a short week against the Eagles this Thursday, but it's something worth watching. Expect Rosas to play unless New York adds a kicker before Thursday. Although Rosas […]

Steelers Sticking With Chris Boswell

The Pittsburgh Steelers are sticking with kicker Chris Boswell despite his three missed extra points this year and three missed field goals. "This guy has delivered for us a lot the last few years," head coach Mike Tomlin said. Despite Boswell's struggles, he remains in play in fantasy as well with the Steelers offense capable […]

Greg Zuerlein Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Rams kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) will start the week listed as day-to-day, according to head coach Sean McVay. “As far as if he’s going to be able to go this week or not, probably will be able to have a little bit more clear answer for you probably on Wednesday or Thursday,” McVay […]

Week 6 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 5 has wrapped up, and we're onto Week 6. Each week we see surprises around the NFL. From Graham Gano's 63-yard boot to Ka'imi Fairbairn leading all kickers in points scored in fantasy, you never know what to expect from some of these kickers. We could see some shakeups around the NFL. Mason Crosby […]

Aldrick Rosas On Injury Report

New York Giants kicker Aldrick Rosas (quadriceps) is on the injury report for Week 6 against the Eagles on Thursday. New injuries on a short week are never a good thing, but it doesn't sound like Rosas' injury is very serious. Rosas is a perfect 11-for-11 on field goal tries and has made all seven […]

Packers Sticking With Mason Crosby

The Green Bay Packers don't appear to be exploring other kicking options after kicker Mason Crosby missed four field goals and an extra point in the Week 5 loss to the Lions. "He's got to make those kicks. He's a proven highly successful kicker, and I believe in him but he's got to make those […]

Caleb Sturgis Proves It Wasn't Just the Holder

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Caleb Sturgis was given the ultimate vote of confidence this week when head coach Anthony Lynn fired the team's punter over Sturgis' poor performance. After years of kicking woes, Lynn told reporters that surely all those kickers couldn't be that bad, and so he had fired the holder and brought in […]

Mason Crosby Has An Awful Showing

Green Bay Packers veteran kicker Mason Crosby had a day to forget Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Crosby left 13 points on the field as he missed four field goals and an extra point. The Packers lost by 11 points, so the poor performance was very crucial in the loss against the division rival Lions. […]

Jake Elliott Makes Two Field Goals and an Extra Point in Week 5

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made two field goals in Week 5 along with an extra point. His field goals came from 30 and 28 yards out. Elliott has been a solid fantasy kicker this season, making all eight of his extra point attempts and six of his eight field goal tries.

Harrison Butker Has Best Week Yet

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker had his best fantasy week of the season against the Jaguars in Week 5. Butker was able to knock down all three of his field goal attempts in the 30-14 victory over the Jags. Butker remains one of the best kickers in the NFL and showed us why on […]

Justin Tucker Has Kick Blocked For Second Time

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker had his 48-yard field goal attempt blocked as time expired in the first half against the Cleveland Browns. He didn't really have a chance as Browns rookie cornerback Denzel Ward came clean off the edge and got the ball, essentially before it became airborne. It was the second time this […]

Brandon McManus Still Perfect

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus connected on a 30-yard field goal Sunday against the Jets, making him a perfect 8-for-8 on the season. The field goal marked the 100th make of his five-year career. McManus fell victim to the Broncos offensive struggles, however, finishing the day with just the one field goal while also going […]

Matt Bryant Has A Middling Fantasy Performance

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant had a so-so fantasy performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Bryant kicked one field goal and added two extra points in the Falcons loss. The Falcons offensive struggles in this game did not help Bryant. However, given the amount of kicks missed this season, Bryant has at least been […]

Updated Week 5 PPR Rankings (Top 300)

Welcome to Week 5 RotoBallers. Below are our updated Week 5 PPR rankings for fantasy football, including some running notes on relevant injuries and rankings updates: Lamar Miller (chest) is active but is not expected to play. Will Fuller (hamstring) and Keke Coutee (hamstring) are both officially active. Corey Clement (quad) is officially active. Devonta Freeman […]

Matt Bryant Could Be In Line For A Solid Day Sunday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant could have a solid fantasy day Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Falcons struggled in the red zone in their one road game so far this year, allowing Bryant to convert two field goals. In this offense, Bryant should have a decent floor because I expect the Falcons to reach […]

Caleb Sturgis Gets New Holder

The Los Angeles Chargers' kicking woes date back further than their city name, but they decided to shake things up this week by getting Caleb Sturgis a new holder. Instead of deciding that the last few kickers, all of who were cast-offs who were unable to get jobs with any other team, were the problem, […]

Adam Vinatieri, Darius Leonard, Anthony Castonzo Active

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin), rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) and left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) are all active on Thursday night against the Patriots. Vinatieri might struggle for kicking opportunities if a banged-up Colts team is playing from behind all night, which makes him a weak fantasy play. Leonard and safety Clayton Geathers […]

Matt Prater Hopes To Be Busy Against Packers

Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater has nailed his last seven field goal attempts and is perfect on extra points through the first four weeks of the season. This week, the Lions host the Packers in what has the potential to be a high-scoring affair. Prater is an easy target when playing at home, as he […]

Tyler Higbee, Greg Zuerlein Miss Practice

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee (knee) and kicker Greg Zuerlein (groin) both missed practice on Wednesday. Zuerlein probably will not return in Week 5 against the Seahawks after the team signed Cairo Santos earlier in the week. Zuerlein is improving, though, and he could be ready to return in Week 6. Santos could […]

Adam Vinatieri, Anthony Castonzo, Darius Leonard Questionable

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin), left tackle Anthony Castonzo (hamstring) and rookie linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) were all limited in practice on Wednesday and are questionable for Thursday night against the Patriots. The Colts haven't signed another kicker, so we'd expect Vinatieri to give it a go. However, with the Colts likely to be […]

Week 5 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2018 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 4 saw several high scoring games for offenses around the league. When offenses score more points, kickers get more swings of the leg, which means they are scoring us more points. While some of the usual suspects were at the top of the charts, we some saw new faces like Matt McCrane and Ka'imi […]

Jack Doyle, Adam Vinatieri Miss Practice

Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (hip) missed practice for the second straight day on Tuesday. It looks like he'll be missing his third straight game. That lines up Eric Ebron for another TE1 performance with receiver T.Y. Hilton (chest, hamstring) also looking unlikely to suit up on Thursday against the Patriots. Kicker Adam Vinatieri […]

Cairo Santos Signing With Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are signing free-agent kicker Cairo Santos on Tuesday, according to a source. With Greg Zuerlein (groin) close to returning, Santos may not be on the job for long, however. Still, Santos could be a streaming option for those that own Zuerlein or for any owners looking struggling at the position. Santos […]

Rams Releasing Sam Ficken

The Los Angeles Rams are releasing kicker Sam Ficken on Tuesday and plan on signing another veteran until Greg Zuerlein (groin) returns from his injury, according to a source. Ficken wasn't very successful in just two games for the Rams, going 1-for-3 on his field goal attempts. Whoever the Rams sign as the next temporary […]

Mason Crosby Had High Fantasy Value In Week 4

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby had a pretty good game as far as fantasy production is concerned. He did miss one of his two extra-point attempts, but he went three-for-three in his field goal attempts and hit a big 52 yard field goal. Most leagues give extra points for field goals over 50 yards […]

Brandon McManus Remains Perfect

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus connected on all three of his field goal attempts Monday night (46, 42, and 34 yards) in the Broncos 23-27 loss to the Chiefs. McManus is now a perfect seven-for-seven on the season and will remain a viable option at kicker given the Broncos struggles finding the end zone.

Eric Ebron, Adam Vinatieri On Week 5 Injury Report

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron (knee) and kicker Adam Vinatieri (groin) were both on the injury report for Week 5 on Monday. However, both players practiced in full on Monday and should be fine to play this Thursday against the Patriots. Ebron has strong TE1 potential again this week if Jack Doyle (hip) continues […]