Wil Lutz Cleared To Kick Against Texans

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (hip) put in a full practice on Friday and was removed from the Week 13 injury report. He will be active on Sunday against the Houston Texans and will be on the streaming radar for fantasy managers scrambling at the position with six teams on bye this week. Lutz has […]

Texans To Call Up Matt Ammendola Saturday

The Houston Texans will elevate kicker Matt Ammendola from the practice squad to the active 53-man roster on Saturday before their Week 13 contest against the Denver Broncos. The Texans waived Ammendola earlier this week before re-signing him. This will be the 26-year-old's final game as the starter for Houston, as Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) will […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Expected To Return In Week 14

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is expected to be activated from Injured Reserve and return to kick in Week 14 against the New York Jets. Fairbairn is required to miss just one more game while on Injured Reserve due to a strained quadriceps. Matt Ammendola hasn't been very effective in the three games that […]

Dustin Hopkins A Low-End Option In Week 13

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made both of his field goals in a Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos. Hopkins has been a reliable kicker for the Browns in 2023 as he's hit 28 of his 31 attempts, including seven FGs from 50+ yards out. He will now take on the Los Angeles Rams […]

Week 13 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Chris Boswell, Jason Sanders, Wil Lutz, Matt Gay, Nick Folk, Younghoe Koo

Hey, RotoBallers! The weekend is here. It's time to go over everyone's favorite fantasy position, kickers! Fantasy managers will likely play the streaming game with six teams on the bye in Week 13. The Ravens, Bears, Raiders, Bills, Giants, and Vikings are off this week. We will help you get through the bye gauntlet with […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 13

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro made his lone field goal and added an extra point in a Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Pineiro will look to get more involved in Week 13's road matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay is allowing just the 19th-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers […]

Jake Moody A Good Play In Possible Shootout

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody continued his redemption tour on Thanksgiving in Seattle last week. The rookie kicker went through some rough times during San Francisco's mid-season three-game losing streak, missing three high-profile field goals. Moody has put his struggles behind him since then, hitting all six of his opportunities, albeit with no attempts […]

Matt Prater A Potential Week 13 Streamer

Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater could be a steaming option heading into Week 13. With the re-emergence of quarterback Kyler Murray leading the Arizona passing game, Prater has become a viable fantasy option once again. However, In Week 12, Prater put up a goose egg, missing his only field goal attempt from 56 yards out. […]

Blake Grupe Uncertain For Week 13

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) is listed as questionable heading into the Week 13 matchup against the Detroit Lions. Grupe has been limited in practice all week, so his status for Sunday appears legitimately up in the air. As a result, the Saints worked out Mason Crosby and James McCourt this week. The […]

Greg Zuerlein Can’t Be Trusted Against Falcons

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein converted on just one of his two extra-point tries in a Week 12 loss to the Miami Dolphins. The 35-year-old will look to bounce back against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Although Atlanta has given up a fair amount of production to kickers this season, New York's offense cannot […]

Jason Sanders A Solid Streaming Option In Week 13

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders had an eight-week streak of single-digit fantasy outcomes until the last two weeks. In Week 12, Sanders made a 38 and 54-yard field goal while making all four of his extra-point attempts. The Dolphins offense is likely to turn in a big week against a weak Commanders defense and Sanders […]

Chris Boswell A Streaming Candidate In Week 13

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell drilled all three of his field goal attempts and was successful on his lone extra-point try of a Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He'll look to stay busy against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Pittsburgh showed signs of life on offense last week and could keep rolling with […]

Blake Grupe Logs Back-To-Back Limited Practices

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe is on the injury report with a right groin injury and has logged back-to-back limited practices. Grupe had a career fantasy day in Week 12 against Atlanta as he knocked down five field goals on a day when New Orleans struggled to find the end zone. Grupe did miss […]

Jake Elliott A Top Option In Showdown With 49ers

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 13. The 28-year-old came in clutch last week against the Buffalo Bills, sending a 59-yard field goal through the uprights in a torrential downpour to send the game into overtime. Elliott has not attempted multiple field goals since Week 5, […]

Blake Grupe Stays Limited Thursday

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) stayed limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday with a right-groin injury. The Saints signed a kicker to their practice squad earlier this week with Grupe injured, so there's no guarantee yet that he'll be cleared to kick for the Saints in Week 13 against […]

The King's Week 13 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 13 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 […]

Wil Lutz Stays Limited Thursday

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (hip) stayed limited at practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. Lutz is dealing with a right-hip injury heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans on the road. A full practice on Friday would give Lutz a great chance at serving as the starting […]

Cameron Dicker A Good Kicker For Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is a solid, consistent choice for Week 13 against the New England Patriots. Kicker is always difficult to predict because it's so situation-based, but Dicker has proven to be accurate and consistent when given the chance. Week 13 should be a strong enough game for the Chargers offense that […]

Jason Myers Not A Good Bet In Week 13

Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers went 2-for-3 on his field goal attempts and hit his only extra-point try in Week 12's loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Myers was successful from 30 and 51 yards out but couldn't convert from 53 yards away as the first half expired on Thanksgiving night. In Week 13, the […]

Matt Ammendola Returns To Texans Practice Squad

The Houston Texans re-signed kicker Matt Ammendola to their practice squad on Wednesday after the team waived him on Monday. Houston won't get Ka'imi Fairbairn back until at least Week 14, as he's on Injured Reserve and is required to miss one more game. Ammendola has kicked for Houston in all three games with Fairbairn […]

Blake Grupe Limited At Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe (groin) was listed as limited in Wednesday's practice as the team prepares for Week 13 against the Detroit Lions. Grupe was apparently injured in the Week 12 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, as the Saints signed Austin Seibert to their practice squad on Monday just in case Grupe is […]

Wil Lutz Limited On Wednesday

Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz was limited in practice with a hip issue on Wednesday. Lutz hit both of his field goals in a Week 12 win over the Cleveland Browns but he will open this week of practice in a limited fashion as the Broncos prepare to take on the Houston Texans in Week […]

Brandon Aubrey Looks For Three Straight Strong Games In Week 13

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey will look for his third straight strong performance in a Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks. Aubrey has been the overall fantasy K9 and K12 over the past two weeks and gets a good matchup kicking for one of the league's best offenses of late. He's a top-10 option […]

Austin Seibert Signs With Saints Practice Squad

The New Orleans Saints signed veteran kicker Austin Seibert to their practice squad on Tuesday after Blake Grupe injured his groin during practice earlier in the day. Seibert appeared in one game for the New York Jets this season and has previously kicked for the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns. For now, the […]

Blake Grupe Injures Himself At Practice Tuesday

New Orleans Saints kicker Blake Grupe injured his groin during practice on Tuesday and is now listed as questionable for a Week 13 matchup against the Detroit Lions. The injury is being called minor and Grupe still has a chance to play Sunday according to reports, but the Saints still worked out several kickers on […]

Cairo Santos Kicks Bears To Victory Monday Night

The Chicago Bears were unable to score a single offensive touchdown on Monday night against the division-rival Minnesota Vikings, but they got the win anyway by a score of 12-10 on the strength of kicker Cairo Santos' four made field goals. The 32-year-old veteran did miss one of his kicks but made the other four, […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Making Significant Progress

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn (quadriceps) is eligible to be activated from Injured Reserve after the Week 13 game against the Denver Broncos and he is making significant progress in his recovery from a strained quadriceps, according to sources. Houston waived fill-in kicker Matt Ammendola on Monday, but he's a possibility to rejoin the practice […]

Texans Cut Matt Ammendola

The Houston Texans waived kicker Matt Ammendola on Monday and claimed defensive end Derek Barnett off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles in a corresponding move. Fairbairn has missed the last three games after being placed on Injured Reserve due to a strained right quadriceps he suffered in Week 9. Ammendola has kicked in his stead […]

Wil Lutz Stays Relevant In Week 12 Win

Despite the tough matchup in Week 12 against the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz rewarded fantasy managers by making both of his field-goal attempts (long of 34 yards) and all three of his extra-point tries in the team's 29-12 win on Sunday in Denver. Lutz wasn't as busy with field-goal opportunities as he […]

Panthers To Evaluate Frank Reich In The Offseason

The Carolina Panthers brought in offensive-minded head coach Frank Reich this year to help develop rookie quarterback Bryce Young after they took him with the first overall pick in this year's draft. However, it's been a very slow start for Young, leading to a lot of speculation that Reich will be fired after his first […]