Dustin Hopkins A Top-15 Option In Week 16

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field goals, including the game-winner, in a Week 15 win over the Chicago Bears. Hopkins has been excellent in his first season with the Browns, hitting 33 of his 36 field-goal attempts and 22 of 24 extra points. In Week 16 he will take on the […]

Mason Crosby Takes Over Kicking Duties For Giants, Not On Fantasy Radars

Veteran kicker Mason Crosby, formerly of the Green Bay Packers, will kick his first field goals for a different team in Week 16. The Giants signed him as a free agent following injuries to Randy Bullock (hamstring) and Cade York (quad). Bullock was already filling in for regular starter Graham Gano (knee). Despite what has […]

Tyler Bass Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at K in 12-14 Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K1 ANALYSIS: Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass has consistently been regarded as one of the league's best kickers in real life and in fantasy football. Bass made over 50 extra points in each of his first three seasons in the league. But this season, Bass's […]

Week 16 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jake Elliott, Brandon Aubrey, Tyler Bass, Michael Badgley, Matt Gay, Younghoe Koo

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 16 has arrived. The second round of the fantasy football playoffs is finally here, and fantasy managers are one game away from the fantasy Super Bowl. For the old-school managers who still utilize kickers in their starting lineups, we help guide you on which kicker to start or sit with our NFL […]

Cameron Dicker Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at K in 16+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K2 ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has been one of the league's most accurate kickers, having made 95.2% of the field goals he has attempted in his two-year career. He led the league in field goal accuracy as a rookie last season. don't […]

Evan McPherson Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 16 Fantasy Football Lineup Picks (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Start at K in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: K1 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson has made over 80% of the field goals he has attempted in each of his three seasons in the NFL. He has also made over 90% of his extra point attempts, and this season, he is a perfect […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 16

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro made all three of his field goals in a 9-7 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. The veteran kicker has been a reliable option for the Panthers in 2023 as he's made 24 of his 28 field goals and all but one of his 17 extra-point tries. Pineiro […]

Jason Myers A Safe Bet In Week 16

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers made good on field goal attempts from 26 and 43 yards out and connected on both of his extra-point tries in Week 15's surprise win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Myers now ranks second in field goals attempted and third in field goals made and remains perfect on extra-points. In Week […]

Matt Prater A Solid Kicking Option For Week 16?

In Week 15, Matt Prater delivered a standout performance, connecting on 3-of-3 field goal attempts (58, 43, 28) and 2-of-2 extra point attempts against the 49ers. This marked a significant uptick in Prater's production, with five total kicks, including three field goals, after seeing limited opportunities in his previous three games. Despite the improved offensive […]

Cade York Placed On Injured Reserve

The New York Giants placed kicker Cade York (quadriceps) on injured reserve on Friday, after he aggravated a quad injury in practice on Thursday. York was next in line to take over as the Giants' kicker after Randy Bullock (hamstring) was injured in Week 15's game against the New Orleans Saints. New York signed 39-year-old […]

Matt Gay Has No Injury Designation For Week 16

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (hip) will not carry a designation into the Week 16 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Gay missed Wednesday's practice, then logged a limited session on Thursday, and on Friday was able to participate in full, per the team's official injury report. On the season, Gay has gone 26-for-33 on field […]

Mason Crosby Signs With Giants

The New York Giants have signed kicker Mason Crosby to their practice squad on Friday. The team will elevate him and he will serve as their kicker for the Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cade York (leg) is done for the season and has been placed on the injured reserve. Crosby spent time […]

Greg Zuerlein Can't Be Trusted In Week 16

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein was not asked to do anything in Week 15 as the team failed to score a point against the Miami Dolphins in a blowout loss. He'll hope to get involved in an extremely favorable matchup with the Washington Commanders this week. Washington's defense surrenders the most points in the […]

Chris Boswell Not In Fantasy Consideration For Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell did not attempt a field goal in Week 15 and converted on just one of his two extra-point tries in a 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. This marked Boswell's first missed extra point since the 2021-2022 campaign. The 32-year-old will hope to get back on track against the Cincinnati […]

Brandon Aubrey A Strong Kicking Choice In Week 16

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is a strong fantasy option in a Week 16 game against the Miami Dolphins. Aubrey has been one of the best kickers in the NFL this season, and with the Cowboys facing a stingy Dolphins defense, he could end up with quite a few chances to kick field goals if […]

The King's Week 16 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 16 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes insights on key players at each position, with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. Regular starting options are also included in the statistical highlights to show how well your best players might be performing. Much of […]

Matt Gay Back At Practice Thursday

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (hip) missed Wednesday's practice with a right-hip injury but was back on the practice field in a limited fashion on Thursday, giving him a chance to play on Sunday versus the Atlanta Falcons. As long as Gay doesn't suffer a setback with his hip in Friday's practice, the 29-year-old should […]

Cameron Dicker Not A Strong Starting Option In Week 16

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is not a strong starting option in a Week 16 game against the Buffalo Bills. Dicker only attempted (and made) three extra points in a Week 15 loss. With the Chargers offense struggling in all aspects with Easton Stick under center and Keenan Allen (heel) out for another game, […]

Randy Bullock Place On Injured Reserve

New York Giants kicker Randy Bullock (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve on Thursday due to the hamstring strain that knocked him out of Week 15's loss to the New Orleans Saints. Bullock ends his season having made five of six field goal attempts and converting all 10 of his extra-point tries. The move opens […]

Blake Grupe - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Low-end streaming option ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe isn't a great fantasy option in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Rams, but fantasy managers in 14-team leagues who are still streaming kickers might need to trust Grupe, who rates as a midrange K2 option […]

Lucas Havrisik - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Streaming option ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Rams kicker Lucas Havrisik is trending up heading into Thursday's contest against the New Orleans Saints, making him a fantasy option in 12-team leagues for managers who are still streaming kickers. Havrisik, who played in college at Arizona, spent the beginning […]

Lucas Havrisik Has Some Fantasy Relevance In Week 16

Los Angeles Rams kicker Lucas Havrisik is teetering on the edge of fantasy football relevance for Thursday's game against the New Orleans Saints. For the most part, Havrisik has struggled during his seven weeks as the Rams' kicker, converting just 12 of 16 field goals while missing one extra-point attempt. Normally, accuracy concerns would warrant […]

Matt Gay Estimated As Non-Participant Wednesday

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (right hip) was listed as a non-participant on the team's practice estimation Wednesday. Given that Gay kicks with his right leg, he could have trouble suiting up in Week 16 if this injury persists. Fantasy managers invested in his availability should check back for more updates when the Colts announce […]

Week 16 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Most leagues are in some stage of the playoffs at this point, and congrats to all those still alive! Today we are back with more fantasy football advice to help you set those winning lineups with our Week 16 fantasy football kicker streamers and starts. Selecting the right kicker could be the difference between winning […]

Blake Grupe Cannot Be Trusted In Week 16

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe rebounded in Week 15 against the New York Giants. Grupe was a perfect 3-for-3 on extra points and drilled his lone field goal attempt from 50 yards out. Grupe and the Saints are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night. While Grupe has not been […]

Randy Bullock Not Expected To Play, Cade York Next Man Up

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he does not expect kicker Randy Bullock (hamstring) to be ready to play in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Day. Punter Jamie Gillan had to enter the Week 15 loss to the New Orleans Saints as the team's field-goal kicker when Bullock injured his […]

Lions Waive Riley Patterson, Activate Hendon Hooker

The Detroit Lions waived kicker Riley Patterson on Tuesday and activated rookie quarterback Hendon Hooker (knee) from the Non-Football Injury list in a corresponding move. The writing was on the wall for Patterson when Michael Badgley was active over him in Saturday's win over the Denver Broncos. The 24-year-old wasn't bad in 13 games for […]

Arthur Smith Could Stick Around Into 2024

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank referred to the 2023 season as "Year 3 of a three-year plan" when it came to head coach Arthur Smith, and Smith is now 20-28 in his three seasons at the helm in Atlanta. This was supposed to be the year the Falcons started to finally make progress, but they […]

Zack Martin Questionable To Return On Sunday

Dallas Cowboys offensive guard Zack Martin (quadriceps) is questionable to return on Sunday against the Bills. The veteran was able to walk to the sideline on his own, which is a good sign. However, it wouldn't be an ideal scenario for Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and the rest of the Cowboys offense if Martin doesn't […]

Randy Bullock Questionable To Return With A Hamstring Injury

New York Giants kicker Randy Bullock (hamstring) injured his hamstring during Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints and is questionable to return. Bullock nailed a 56-yard field goal to give the Giants an early 3-0 lead in the first quarter but he appears to have injured his hamstring in the process. This is obviously […]