Daniel Carlson Nails Only Field-Goal Attempt And Three Extra Points In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson converted his only field-goal attempt, a 46-yarder, and hit all three of his extra points in the team's 24-41 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9. He moved to 16 for 18 on FG tries on the season, a clip of 88.9%. He also remained perfect on extra […]

Saints Name Darren Rizzi As Interim Head Coach

After firing head coach Dennis Allen on Monday following the team's seventh straight loss in Week 9 to the division-rival Carolina Panthers, the New Orleans Saints have named assistant head coach/special teams coach Darren Rizzi as their interim head coach. The 54-year-old Rizzi has been with the team since 2019, when he was hired as […]

Matt Gay Hits Two Field Goals In Week 9 Loss

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay hit two of three field goals in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings, accounting for all six of the offensive points that his team was able to muster in the contest. The 30-year-old's two makes were from 42 and 54 yards out, while the one miss was a 53-yarder. He […]

Wil Lutz Makes Just Two Kicks In Week 9 Loss

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz only attempted two kicks in the team's 41-10 blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on the road on Sunday in Week 9. Both his field-goal attempt (successful from 37 yards out) and his lone extra-point try came in the second quarter of action, and the Broncos offense wasn't able to […]

Saints Fire Head Coach Dennis Allen

The New Orleans Saints have fired their head coach Dennis Allen, according to Ian Rapaport and Mike Garafolo. Following a terrible loss to the 1-7 Carolina Panthers in Week 9, it was clear something needed to change. It looks like the team decided they'll be heading in a different direction coaching-wise. The Saints started 2-0 […]

Jason Sanders Perfect On the Day In Week 9

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders made both field goal attempts and went 3-for-3 on extra-point tries in Sunday's 30-27 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He hit field goals from 23 and 39 yards out. The seventh-year vet has made 12-of-16 field goals on the season but has not missed in the last two games. Sanders […]

Jake Elliott Goes 1-For-2 In Field-Goal Tries Sunday

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott made one of two field goal attempts and converted his lone extra point attempt during the team's 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. After his best week of the season, the 29-year-old came back to earth in Week 9 and missed a long field goal attempt late in the game […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Buccaneers vs. Chiefs MNF Showdown (Week 9)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a matchup between a pair of banged-up teams in this one, as Baker Mayfield and the shorthanded Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-4) head up to Kansas City to take on the final remaining undefeated team in the league in the Chiefs (7-0). Both teams are missing key offensive pieces, and let's […]

Jake Bates Posts Average Week 9

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates had an average fantasy showing in Week 9, finishing with one field goal and converting all three extra points in the 24-14 win over the Green Bay Packers. This brings Bates to 30 of 31 on extra points for the season. This also marked only the third time this season […]

Cameron Dicker Misses Twice In Week 9

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker attempted five kicks in a Week 9 win over the Cleveland Browns. Dicker made three of his four extra point tries and missed his only field goal attempt. Dicker's field goal try came from 44 yards out. He's still one of the more consistent kickers in the NFL, but […]

Dustin Hopkins Makes FG In Week 9

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made one of his two field goals and added an extra point in a 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9. Hopkins drilled a 38-yarder in the contest but had a 51-yard attempt blocked by the Chargers in the fourth quarter. The veteran kicker has now made […]

Austin Seibert Productive Against The Giants

Washington Commanders kicker Austin Seibert continued his excellent campaign by going 2-for-2 on attempts and a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points in their Week 9 victory over the New York Giants. Seibert's leg was not tested in this one, as his longest field goal came from 31 yards out. The 27-year-old has now made at […]

Harrison Butker Looking To Remain Perfect

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9. Butker had no issues in last week's contest, as he nailed all five attempts. The Chiefs kicker knocked through three extra-point attempts and two field goal attempts, with his longest kick coming from 42 yards out. The Kansas City Chiefs […]

Week 9 Kicker Streamers, Starters, and Rankings - 2024 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

With the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Francisco 49ers on bye this week, you may be scrambling for a kicker replacement. Chris Boswell, currently sitting at K3 in fantasy football, has been a reliable force for Pittsburgh, and his absence could leave a noticeable gap in your lineup. Meanwhile, Anders Carlson of the 49ers, who just […]

Rest-of-Season Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 9 Updates for Top 200 (2024)

The trades, injuries, and breakout performances continued to pour in during NFL Week 8, which means you all get a freshly updated rest-of-season rankings table! Football simply won't quit calling audibles on us and we have to adjust with a Halloween edition of our Week 9 fantasy football half-PPR rankings for the rest of 2024, […]

Jude McAtamney Elevated For Week 9

New York Giants kicker Jude McAtamney has been elevated from the practice squad ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Giants are having trouble keeping kickers healthy as they're now on the third kicker. Graham Gano (quad) suffered an injury during the season opener which allowed Greg Joseph (abdomen) to get […]

Greg Joseph Placed On Injured Reserve

New York Giants kicker Greg Joseph (abdomen) has been placed on the injured reserve ahead of the Week 9 matchup against the Washington Commanders. The Giants brought in Joseph after kicker Graham Gano (quad) got injured during the season opener. Now, Joseph will miss at least the next four games. That means, Jude McAtamney will […]

Wil Lutz Looking To Bounce Back Against Ravens

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz will be looking for a bounce-back performance in Week 9 versus the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9 after making just four extra points the week prior in a 28-14 win over the Carolina Panthers. Lutz certainly has it in him in a Broncos offense that has looked much more efficient […]

Justin Tucker Still A Solid Kicking Option In Week 9

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker suffered a down week in Week 8 against the Cleveland Browns. While he made all three of his extra-point attempts, he only made one of two field goal attempts throughout the game. His lone make came from 49 yards, but he still finished as a low-end K2. The Denver Broncos, […]

Will Reichard A Top-Five Week 9 Option

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard will again be a strong play this Sunday when his team lines up against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. The rookie has been one of the most reliable kickers in the NFL thus far in 2024 and has an excellent chance to put together another solid outing against […]

Matt Gay Not A Preferred Option At Kicker In Week 9

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay has missed just two field goals all season (12-for-14), both of which came from more than 50 yards out, but in Week 9 the 30-year-old takes on a Vikings defense that has allowed the fewest points in all of football to opposing kickers. There are a couple of things working […]

Younghoe Koo Is A Top Option At Kicker In Week 9

Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo is a top 12 kicker for fantasy so far this season and is in a prime spot to put up points again this week with Atlanta playing as home favorites inside the dome in a contest that has one of the highest expected totals on the board (52). Koo has […]

Joey Slye Absent Friday, Still On Track To Kick In Week 9

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye (personal) missed Friday's practice but is expected to return for this weekend's game against the Tennessee Titans. The 25-year-old has struggled with volume lately, converting all 11 of his extra-point attempts while going 11-for-13 on field goals. While some of these accuracy numbers are solid, fantasy managers should be […]

Week 9 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Updates Include Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, Jake Elliott, Evan McPherson, Tyler Bass, Cameron Dicker

Kickers are one of the most unpredictable positions in fantasy football, but most fantasy managers have been on the right and wrong side of a kicker spike week that can win or lose matchups. That said, we're here to help with our Week 9 fantasy football kicker rankings for the 2024 NFL season. Let's see […]

Cairo Santos A Steady But Unexciting Kicker Option For Week 9

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos is a solid yet somewhat unexciting fantasy option for Week 9 as he prepares to face the Arizona Cardinals. In his last outing, Santos had a minimal role, managing to get on the field only for one extra point, as the Bears' offense struggled significantly—particularly in the passing game—which resulted […]

Daniel Carlson Could Have Another Game Of Decent Volume

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson could see another week of solid volume in his Week 9 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincinnati ranks just next to the Kansas City Chiefs, who the Raiders played in Week 8, in fantasy points allowed to opposing teams' kickers. Carlson scored 10 fantasy points as he sent field […]

Blake Grupe Ready For Round 2 Against Panthers

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe converted field goal attempts from 40 and 43 yards out in Week 8 before missing a 44-yarder in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. It was his first missed field goal attempt of the season. He was not able to try for an extra point as the […]

Eddy Pineiro Needs Field Goals To Be Fantasy Relevant In Week 9

Of NFL placekickers who have played in all eight weeks this year, Eddy Pineiro ranks last in field goals attempted (10). Even when adjusted for kickers who have had their bye weeks, only Nick Folk of the Tennessee Titans has attempted fewer field goals. The Carolina Panthers have not attempted a field goal in their […]

Cam Little Average At Best Play Against Eagles

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little should serve as an average kicker at best against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9. Little put up nine fantasy points against the Green Bay Packers last week and reached double digits against the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts in Weeks 5 and 6. Despite the Jaguars struggling on offense […]

Jake Bates Remains Reliable Fantasy Option Tied To High-Scoring Lions Offense

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates heads into Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers with a reliable fantasy floor, thanks largely to Detroit's high-powered offense. Bates has only attempted 11 field goals across seven games but remains a strong option due to his consistent extra-point volume, converting 27 of 28 PATs this season. With 22 […]