Jake Moody, Zane Gonzalez Both Considered Week-To-Week

San Francisco 49ers kickers Jake Moody (quad) and Zane Gonzalez (calf) are both considered week-to-week, according to David Lombardi. The initial impression is that Gonzalez might miss more time than Moody, but both players' Week 1 statuses are up in the air. Head coach Kyle Shanahan intends to gain more clarity on their timelines before […]

Fantasy Football Kickers - 2023 Draft Targets and Sleepers Include Nick Folk, Jason Meyers, Greg Joseph, more

The NFL season is just about to kick off, and we need to talk about kickers. I’m firmly in the camp that for redraft leagues, kickers should be part of fantasy football. However, if you want to nerf their scoring, I have no issues. Either way, most leagues have kickers scoring at full force. In […]

Jake Moody Will Not Play In Final Preseason Game

San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (quad) will not play in the team's final preseason game on Friday against the Los Angeles Chargers. The rookie placekicker injured his quad in practice and will be held out of the team's final preseason contest in hopes that he can be ready for Week 1. You never want […]

Elliot Fry Reaches Injury Settlement With Broncos

The Denver Broncos waived kicker Elliot Fry (undisclosed) off Injured Reserve on Tuesday after reaching an injury settlement. It means Fry will now be able to sign with another team for the 2023 season. Brett Maher is still the leading candidate to be Denver's opening-day kicker in Week 1 against the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders. […]

Is Chase McLaughlin The Buccaneers' Starting Kicker? Fantasy Football Kickers

As roster cut-down day approaches in the NFL, we will start to see some movement at the kicker position. At this point in the preseason, many teams are starting to figure out which kicker will earn one of their 53 roster spots. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no exception. With Rodrigo Blankenship and Chase McLaughlin […]

Titans Add Kicker Michael Badgley

The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent kicker Michael Badgley on Tuesday and waived kickers Caleb Shudak and Trey Wolff in corresponding moves. Shudak and Wolff had been competing for the kicking job in training camp and the preseason, but the Titans will now go with Badgley, at least to […]

Buccaneers Waive Kicker Rodrigo Blankenship

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived kicker Rodrigo Blankenship on Monday. Blankenship lost the kicking battle to Chase McLaughlin in training camp this summer and will now look to latch on with another team before the start of the 2023 regular season. The 26-year-old spent last year with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, going 4-for-5 […]

Eddy Pineiro Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) has been absent from practice and preseason games while nursing a groin injury. However, Panthers head coach Frank Reich said he should be ready for Week 1 and might attempt short field goal tries in Friday's preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Despite kicking for a team with a […]

RotoBaller Staff PPR Mock Draft Review - Each Team's Best Picks, Strengths and Weaknesses

Draft season is officially upon us. If you haven't yet drafted, a mock draft is one of the most informative and enjoyable ways to familiarize yourself with player rankings and average draft positions.  Some of the RotoBaller staff got together to complete another mock draft and see which players are rising, and which are falling. […]

Michael Badgley Released By Commanders

Washington Commanders kicker Michael Badgley was released by the team on Sunday, meaning veteran kicker Joey Slye will handle the kicking duties for the third consecutive season. Slye finished outside the top 20 in total fantasy scoring among kickers in each of the last two seasons, so he won't be on the fantasy radar until […]

Daniel Carlson Continues Perfect Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson had a second successful showing on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, connecting on two field goals to go along with a perfect four-of-four on PATs. If the Raiders offense can move the ball down the field this year as they have been so far this preseason, Carlson […]

David Bakhtiari Won't Be Traded

According to Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, offensive tackle David Bakhtiari is staying in Green Bay. "First of all, we're not going to trade David," said Gutekunst on Friday. " So just get that out of the way." Undoubtedly, the 31-year-old is as talented as it gets, with a resume that includes multiple Pro Bowl […]

Dustin Hopkins Uncertain To Play Sunday

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins (undisclosed) reportedly returned to the practice field on Thursday. The 32-year-old has been dealing with an unknown injury and has been out since late July. He's expected to compete with Cameron Dicker for the team's starting kicker job. Dicker has been excellent in camp as he's connected on over […]

Jack Podlesny Competing With Greg Joseph

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie kicker Jack Podlesny is in a kicking competition with incumbent Greg Joseph at training camp. Joseph made all three of his attempts, including a 54-yard field goal, in the preseason opener last week against the Seattle Seahawks. Special teams coordinator Matt Daniels said Podlesny will kick in Saturday's preseason contest against […]

Daniel Carlson Perfect To Begin Preseason

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson showed he has not missed a beat this offseason, connecting on two field goals including a 53-yarder in the fourth quarter to go along with a perfect four-of-four on PATs. Carlson led the NFL in 50+ yard kicks a year ago and looks poised to do it again this […]

Jake Bates Waived By Texans

Houston Texans kicker Jake Bates has been waived by the organization on Saturday. The 23-year-old was brought in this offseason to give some competition to Ka'imi Fairbairn at the kicker spot. Bates connected on 2-of-3 extra point attempts during Thursday's preseason opener. It appears the Texans have seen enough as they've decided to move on […]

Caleb Shudak Makes Both Kicks In Preseason Loss

Tennessee Titans kicker Caleb Shudak made a 41-yard field goal and an extra point in the 23-17 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears. Shudak played in one game last season as a rookie, converting three of his four field goal attempts. He is the favorite to win the Titans' placekicking job in 2023, but he […]

Eddy Pineiro Could Miss Preseason Time

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro (groin) could miss some time in the preseason with a groin injury. As a result, the team added Matthew Wright after a pre-practice workout at training camp on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, the Panthers waived undrafted rookie offensive tackle BJ Wilson. As long as Pineiro doesn't suffer a setback, […]

Brandon Aubrey In Line To Be Cowboys Kicker

After the Dallas Cowboys cut Tristan Vizcaino, Brandon Aubrey looks like he is set to be the Cowboys kicker in 2023. Jerry Jones praised him, saying, "He's having a real solid camp. We're very comfortable going into the season with him." Aubrey made 7-of-9 field goal attempts on Monday, missing from 43 yards and 44. […]

Cowboys Release Kicker Tristan Vizcaino

The Dallas Cowboys have decided to release kicker Tristan Vizcaino, meaning Brandon Aubrey is the lone kicker on the roster at camp. Vizcaino made 22 of his 35 field-goal attempts in the first eight padded practices of training camp, while Aubrey has gone 26 of 35. Dallas could bring in another kicker to compete for […]

Dustin Hopkins Misses Sunday's Scrimmage

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins was unable to participate in Sunday's scrimmage due to an undisclosed injury. The actual injury is unknown right now, but the 32-year-old appears to be dealing with something. Head coach Brandon Staley said Hopkins is dealing with something physically, so that's why he's missed the last week. The veteran […]

Penei Sewell In Concussion Protocol

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (head) is in concussion protocol. Fortunately, head coach Dan Campbell reported the Pro Bowler is "doing well" and could return to practice on Wednesday. Sewell was selected No. 7 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and has started 33 games throughout his career, so the Lions will certainly continue […]

Ranking The Top 10 Greatest Cleveland Browns Of All Time

The funny thing about the Browns, if you think about it, is that almost all of their best players were not part of this franchise. Ozzie Newsome was an executive for the organization that moved to Baltimore in 1996 and became the Ravens. Can he really be one of the best Cleveland Browns to have […]

Michael Badgley Signing With Washington

Free-agent kicker Michael Badgley is signing with the Washington Commanders. The 27-year-old has bounced around the league since entering it in 2018, suiting up for the Chargers, Titans, Colts, Bears, and most recently, the Lions, who cut him only a few days ago. He missed four of his 24 field goal attempts last season while […]

La'el Collins Placed On PUP List

Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle La'el Collins (knee) will open training camp on the physically unable to perform list. The veteran joined the Bengals on a three-year, $21 million contract last offseason. But he struggled throughout the season. Even worse, Collins tore his ACL and MCL during the Week 16 matchup versus the Patriots, ending his […]

Duane Brown Lands On PUP List

New York Jets offensive tackle Duane Brown (shoulder) was placed on the PUP list. The veteran had shoulder surgery during the offseason and isn't cleared to practice. Brown, a first-round pick in 2008, signed with the Jets in August 2022 after suiting up for the Texans and Seahawks. He was already fighting to keep his […]

Brett Maher Signs With Denver

Free-agent kicker Brett Maher agreed to a deal with the Broncos. The 33-year-old made 29 of his 32 attempts with the Cowboys last season. However, he connected on only one of his six extra-point tries during the playoffs, forcing Dallas to go in a different direction. At any rate, Maher was a top-10 fantasy kicker […]

Lions Release Kicker Michael Badgley

The Detroit Lions surprisingly released kicker Michael Badgley on Thursday, according to a source. Badgley will hit the open market after the Lions traded for Riley Patterson this offseason. The 27-year-old Badgley played in 12 games with Detroit last year and went 20-for-24 on his field-goal attempts while making all 33 of his extra-point tries. […]

Which Teams Would Be A Good Fit For Free Agent Kicker Robbie Gould? Fantasy Football Kickers

Since Robbie Gould went undrafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, he has been one of the most dominant kickers in the league. The 2023 season will mark Gould's 19th year in the NFL. He played 11 seasons with the Chicago Bears, six with the San Francisco 49ers, and one with the New York Giants. Gould […]

Bill Belichick On The Hot Seat In New England?

NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran said on The Rich Eisen Show on Monday that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is on the hot seat entering the 2023 season. Belichick didn't have a viable plan for the offense when offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left last year, which caused big-time regression for the offense as […]