Jason Sanders Productive Despite Missed Extra Point

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders was relatively productive on Sunday, going 3-for-3 on field goals and 3-for-4 on extra points. His longest kick came from 45 yards out. Sanders' performance benefitted from a shootout-style game between Miami and Los Angeles. He should be viewed as a fringe top-12 fantasy kicker as long as the Dolphins […]

Justin Tucker Makes His Only Field Goal Attempt

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker wasn't much of a fantasy factor in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. The veteran kicker knocked down one field goal from 39 yards out and made all three of his extra-point attempts. He didn't attempt any of the deep kicks that he was accustomed to last season since the […]

Raiders DST Proves Stingy In Week 1

The Las Vegas Raiders defense had a promising start to the season, tallying two sacks in a 17-16 win against the Denver Broncos. The Silver and Black held Denver to two touchdowns and 260 offensive yards despite the absence of star pass rusher Chandler Jones. DE Maxx Crosby picked up where he left off last […]

Daniel Carlson Connects on Three Total Kicks

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit on all three of his kicks in a 17-16 win against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, including a 24-yard field goal and two extra points. The Raiders could not move the ball overly well on offense, only mustering 261 total offensive yards. Carlson is a top-tier NFL kicker, […]

Chris Boswell Converts Lone Extra Point Attempt In Week 1 Loss

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell did not attempt any field goals but connected on his only extra-point try of a Week 1 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh's offense struggled to move the ball on Sunday, and thus little was asked of Boswell. Until the Steelers can show signs of improvement offensively, Boswell cannot […]

Nick Folk Makes All Five Field Goals In Loss

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk made five field goals on five attempts in the 15-16 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The veteran kicker was perfect on the day and scored the only points for Tennessee. Given the lack of success with converting three-downs for Tennessee, Folk could be near the top of the NFL […]

Week 1 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football: Brandon McManus, Daniel Carlson, Wil Lutz, Brandon Aubrey, Nick Folk, more

Howdy RotoBallers! For managers who haven't abolished kickers in their fantasy leagues, let's check out our Week 1 fantasy football kicker rankings as of September 10th. We are here to help you set those winning lineups, so let's see where key kicker options like Brandon McManus, Daniel Carlson, Wil Lutz, Brandon Aubrey, and Nick Folk […]

Brett Maher Looks To Solidify Himself As The Rams’ New Kicker In 2023

Los Angeles Rams kicker Brett Maher will make his debut with the team in their Week 1 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The former Cowboy finished with the third most points among all kickers last season, as he went 29-for-32 and hit nine 50+ yard field goals. Matt Gay, who kicked for the Rams last […]

Greg Zuerlein A Middling Week 1 Option

New York Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein will begin his second season with the team in a Monday night divisional showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Zuerlein has been steady throughout his career and could be productive for fantasy purposes in 2023 if the Jets' offense takes a step up with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. Fantasy managers […]

Daniel Carlson A Strong Start In Week 1

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson has built quite a resume in his first five seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 draft. Carlson has scored 23 more fantasy points than any other kicker over the last three seasons, including leading the league over that span in field […]

Justin Tucker A Top Option Yet Again

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker remains one of the best at his position and this season is no different. Last season, he made 37 out of his 43 field goal attempts which put him at the top of the league for both makes and attempts. His percentage dipped due to attempting the most 50+ yarders […]

Anders Carlson Better Left Out Of Lineups

Green Bay Packers kicker Anders Carlson will travel to Chicago to take on the Bears this Sunday. The rookie will make his NFL debut in a decent matchup against a less-than-stellar Bears defense. Chicago allowed the most points in the entire league in 2022, and while the defense is improved, they are not projected to […]

Jason Myers Set For Week 1 Kickoff

Pro Bowl kicker Jason Myers will enter his ninth season when the Seattle Seahawks open against the Los Angeles Rams on September 10. Last season he converted 34 of his 37 field goal attempts and posted double-digit fantasy scores in nine weeks, including a six-game streak between Week 3 and Week 8. Myers kicked four […]

The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)

 Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 1 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position with chunks of relevant statistical indicators. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below, you'll see the […]

Greg Joseph A Solid Option In Season Opener

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph looks like a solid streaming option in Week 1 as the Vikings take on the Buccaneers at home. Joseph converted 26-of-33 field goals last year, but he wasn't all that reliable kicking from deep, as he converted just 4-of-10 from 50+ yards. However, fantasy managers can treat him as a […]

Jake Moody Off Injury Report, Will Make NFL Debut Sunday

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quad) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After being limited in practice this week, the rookie is on track to make his NFL debut. He's a fringe top-12 option in fantasy football but is worth rostering if you're looking for an […]

Blake Grupe To Make First Career Start

New Orleans Saints rookie kicker Blake Grupe won the job over Wil Lutz, who was dealt to the Denver Broncos, and will make his first career start on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Grupe played his college football at Arkansas State, and making a big jump from Group of 5 football to the NFL is […]

Nick Folk Not On Fantasy Radar In Titans Debut

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk was recently traded to the team from the New England Patriots. He's had success as a fantasy kicker in recent seasons, but he's not a high-end fantasy option in his first game with the Titans. The Tennessee offense added DeAndre Hopkins this season, but it's yet to be seen if […]

Chase McLaughlin Not Recommended For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin won the kicking competition during camp and opens the season as the starter. The 27-year-old outlasted Rodrigo Blankenship with a stellar showing in the final preseason game. McLaughlin knocked down 30-of-36 field goal attempts for an impressive 83.3% last season with the Indianapolis Colts. He appears to be a […]

Riley Patterson Makes Three Extra Points In Win

Detroit Lions kicker Riley Patterson connected on all three of his extra point attempts in the Week 1 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. Unfortunately, he did not attempt a field goal and finished with just three total fantasy points. The 24-year-old kicker could become a solid streaming option when bye weeks force stud kickers […]

Arizona Kicker Matt Prater Not Worth A Start In Week 1

Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater this season. Prater, known for his booming leg and clutch kicks, has consistently been a reliable source of fantasy points over the years. His powerful kicks could make him a solid fantasy option this season. In Week 1, however, Prater faces off against the […]

Jason Sanders A Fringe Fantasy Option In Week 1

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders is a borderline top-12 fantasy kicker heading into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Sanders was solid at times last season, but never enough to solidify himself as a stable fantasy option week in and week out. Heading into the 2023 campaign, Sanders' upside gets a boost thanks to […]

Jake Elliott A Solid Streamer In Season Opener

Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott will go on the road to face the New England Patriots to open the regular season this Sunday. The 28-year-old attempted only 23 field goals in 2022, the second-fewest of his career. Philadelphia was an offensive juggernaut and rarely needed to attempt three-pointers when in scoring range. That likely will […]

Chris Boswell Not In Fantasy Consideration For Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell will begin his ninth NFL season with a home matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. Boswell has been steady for Pittsburgh throughout his career but was unreliable for fantasy purposes in 2022 as the Steelers' offense struggled to put up points. Although Boswell could be worth a look at some […]

Eddy Pineiro A Low-End Option In Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro will take on the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 1. Pineiro is embarking upon his second season in Carolina after missing just two of 43 field goals in 2022. The Falcons were generous to fantasy kickers last season, allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position. […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Looks To Build Off Solid 2022 Season

Houston Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn was as consistent as any kicker last year. He made 29-of-31 field goals and went 6-for-6 on 50-plus yard attempts in 2022. Fairbairn also went a perfect 24-of-24 on extra points. However, the struggles of Houston's offense hurt the kicker's fantasy value. He finished as the K15 in 2022. With […]

Dustin Hopkins A Low-End Option In Week 1

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins will debut for his new team in a Week 1 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hopkins was traded to the Browns on cut-down day last week and instantly stepped in as the Browns' kicker after they made the decision to release Cade York. Hopkins will go up against a Bengals […]

Cairo Santos Not an Ideal Week 1 Streaming Option

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos had over 91% of his field goal attempts last season. The veteran kicker only missed two field goals in 2022. However, he did miss five extra-point attempts. Santos returned for his fourth consecutive year with the Bears this season despite some minor struggles last year. Unfortunately, the Chicago kicker has […]

Cameron Dicker A Solid Week 1 Kicking Option

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker makes for a solid kicking option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. Dicker won the job over veteran Dustin Hopkins in the preseason after appearing in 10 games for the Bolts last year and making 95% of his field goal tries and all of his extra points. "Dicker the Kicker" […]

Brandon Aubrey Fine As A Week 1 Kicking Option

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is fine as a kicking option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. With kicker being fantasy football's most unpredictable position, why not give a shot to a former professional soccer player in that spot? Aubrey only missed one kick in his USFL season, so he should at least be accurate. He's […]