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Fantasy football playoffs are in full swing, and every decision can determine whether your season ends in glory or heartbreak. The kicker position, often overlooked, can be the difference-maker in tight matchups.
This week, three kickers stand out as pivotal options. The Baltimore Ravens veteran kicker has been a reliable fantasy force in past seasons, but this year he has been unusually inconsistent. On the other hand, a rookie has shown promise after returning from injury, and a familiar name has been one of the most consistent scorers at the position.
If you are weighing your options, this guide will break down their recent performances and matchups to help you make the right call. Here is what to expect from Justin Tucker, Will Reichard, and Ka'imi Fairbairn this week.
Should I Start Justin Tucker for Fantasy Football?
This season, Justin Tucker's fantasy managers are facing a dilemma due to his uncharacteristic inconsistency. In Week 13, the 35-year-old missed two of his four field-goal attempts and an extra point during Baltimore's 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. With eight missed field goals on the year -- already more than last season -- Tucker has become a risky option despite his elite reputation.
I think it might be time to start having the Justin tucker conversation... pic.twitter.com/XHoXdBVTe2
— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) December 1, 2024
This week, Baltimore faces the New York Giants in what could be a bounce-back opportunity. However, the former Pro Bowler's recent inaccuracy makes him a difficult play in the fantasy playoffs. If you have a more constant kicker with a good matchup, benching Tucker might be the safer route.
Should I Start Will Reichard for Fantasy Football?
Will Reichard is quickly becoming a dependable fantasy option in his first NFL season, even after missing time. In Week 14, the rookie connected on all six extra-point attempts in the Minnesota Vikings' 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, though he missed his lone field-goal try. Despite that miss, Reichard's role in Minnesota's high-powered offense gives him a consistent ceiling.
Will Reichard is a machine. #vikings
— Ali Siddiqui (@asiddiqui15) October 22, 2024
The Vikings face the Chicago Bears in Week 15, a defense that has permitted the 10th-most fantasy points to kickers this season. With Reichard proving his accuracy and the Vikings regularly putting him in scoring position, the 23-year-old is a top option for managers needing a kicker. Start him with confidence if he is available in your league.
Should I Start Ka'imi Fairbairn for Fantasy Football?
Ka'imi Fairbairn has been one of the most dependable fantasy kickers in 2024. In Week 13, he knocked in all three field-goal attempts and both extra points in the Houston Texans' 23-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Coming off a Week 14 bye, the kicker looks poised to continue his excellent season against a favorable matchup.
KA’IMI FAIRBAIRN GAME-WINNING 59-YARD FG! 🤯
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/qbjdeyGJ6E
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) October 6, 2024
The Miami Dolphins have allowed the second-most fantasy points to kickers this year, surrendering three or more field goals in six games. With an average of 11.15 fantasy points per game, Fairbairn is a must-start. Lock him into your lineup as a top-tier option for Week 15.
Popular Week 15 Searches - Start/Sit Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 15 searches and comparisons from our Who To Start tool for Justin Tucker, Will Reichard, Ka'imi Fairbairn compared to others. You can also use the free Who Should I Start tool to run your own start/sit comparisons, up to four players at once:
Chris Boswell or Kaimi Fairbairn
Nick Folk or Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker or Will Reichard
Brandon Aubrey or Kaimi Fairbairn
Wil Lutz or Will Reichard
Jake Elliott or Justin Tucker
Tyler Bass or Kaimi Fairbairn
Wil Lutz or Justin Tucker
Kaimi Fairbairn or Justin Tucker
Tyler Bass or Justin Tucker
Brandon Aubrey or Justin Tucker
Kaimi Fairbairn or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Will Reichard
Cameron Dicker or Will Reichard
Tyler Bass or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Moody or Will Reichard
Jake Bates or Kaimi Fairbairn
Brandon Aubrey or Will Reichard
Brandon Mcmanus or Justin Tucker
Cameron Dicker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Bates or Justin Tucker
Jake Elliott or Will Reichard
Jason Sanders or Kaimi Fairbairn
Chase Mclaughlin or Justin Tucker
Jake Bates or Will Reichard
Matthew Wright or Kaimi Fairbairn
Nick Folk or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Elliott or Kaimi Fairbairn
Wil Lutz or Kaimi Fairbairn
Cameron Dicker or Will Reichard
Jake Elliott or Kaimi Fairbairn
Younghoe Koo or Justin Tucker
Chris Boswell or Will Reichard
Jake Moody or Justin Tucker
Jason Myers or Kaimi Fairbairn
Will Reichard or Kaimi Fairbairn
Blake Corum or Kaimi Fairbairn
Blake Grupe or Justin Tucker
Cameron Dicker or Justin Tucker
Daniel Carlson or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Elliott or Will Reichard
Jaleel Mclaughlin or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jason Myers or Justin Tucker
Jason Sanders or Will Reichard
Justin Tucker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Will Reichard or Justin Tucker
Zane Gonzalez or Kaimi Fairbairn
Arizona Cardinals or Justin Tucker
Brandon Aubrey or Will Reichard
Cameron Dicker or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Will Reichard
Chris Boswell or Justin Tucker
Jake Moody or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jason Sanders or Kaimi Fairbairn
Matthew Wright or Will Reichard
Will Reichard or Justin Tucker
Will Reichard or Kaimi Fairbairn
Will Reichard or Kaimi Fairbairn
Younghoe Koo or Kaimi Fairbairn
Younghoe Koo or Will Reichard
Younghoe Koo or Will Reichard
Bijan Robinson or Justin Tucker
Bo Nix or Kaimi Fairbairn
Brandon Aubrey or Justin Tucker
Brandon Aubrey or Justin Tucker
Brandon Aubrey or Justin Tucker
Brandon Aubrey or Kaimi Fairbairn
Brandon Mcmanus or Justin Tucker
Brandon Mcmanus or Justin Tucker
Brandon Mcmanus or Kaimi Fairbairn
Brandon Mcmanus or Will Reichard
Cade York or Will Reichard
Cairo Santos or Will Reichard
Cameron Dicker or Justin Tucker
Cameron Dicker or Justin Tucker
Cameron Dicker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Cameron Dicker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Cameron Dicker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Cameron Dicker or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Justin Tucker
Chase Mclaughlin or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Will Reichard
Chase Mclaughlin or Will Reichard
Chris Boswell or Justin Tucker
Chris Boswell or Kaimi Fairbairn
Daniel Carlson or Will Reichard
Ezekiel Elliott or Will Reichard
Jake Bates or Justin Tucker
Jake Bates or Justin Tucker
Jake Bates or Justin Tucker
Jake Bates or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Bates or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Bates or Kaimi Fairbairn
Jake Bates or Will Reichard
Jake Moody or Will Reichard
Jason Sanders or Justin Tucker
Jason Sanders or Justin Tucker
Jason Sanders or Justin Tucker
Jason Sanders or Justin Tucker
Jason Sanders or Will Reichard
Jaxon Smithnjigba or Justin Tucker
Jaylen Wright or Justin Tucker
Jeremy Ruckert or Kaimi Fairbairn
Justin Tucker or Kaimi Fairbairn
Justin Tucker or Will Reichard
Justin Tucker or Will Reichard
Kaimi Fairbairn or Justin Tucker
Kaimi Fairbairn or Justin Tucker
Kaimi Fairbairn or Will Reichard
Matthew Wright or Kaimi Fairbairn
Matthew Wright or Will Reichard
Matthew Wright or Will Reichard
Matthew Wright or Will Reichard
Miami Dolphins or Will Reichard
Miles Sanders or Will Reichard
Nick Folk or Will Reichard
Tre Tucker or Will Reichard
Wil Lutz or Will Reichard
Younghoe Koo or Justin Tucker
Younghoe Koo or Justin Tucker
Zach Ertz or Kaimi Fairbairn
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