While kickers are often an afterthought for fantasy owners, they shouldn’t necessarily be. Let’s take a look at our Week 7 rankings:
- Sebastian Janikowski – Oakland Raiders – vs. Denver
- David Akers – San Francisco 49ers – at Washington
- Mason Crosby – Green Bay Packers – at San Diego
- Dan Bailey – Dallas Cowboys – vs. Seattle
- John Kasay – New Orleans Saints – vs. Tampa Bay
- Neil Rackers – Houston Texans – vs. Cleveland
- Rian Lindell – Buffalo Bills – vs. New York Jets
- Matt Bryant – Atlanta Falcons – at Indianapolis
- Stephen Gostkowski – New England Patriots – vs. New York Giants
- Mike Nugent – Cincinnati Bengals – at Tennessee
- Billy Cundiff – Baltimore Ravens – at Pittsburgh
- Nick Novak – San Diego Chargers – vs. Green Bay
- Shaun Suisham – Pittsburgh Steelers – vs. Baltimore
- Adam Vinatieri – Indianapolis Colts – vs. Atlanta
- Ryan Succop – Kansas City Chiefs – vs. Miami
Thoughts:
- If Sebastian Janikowski is healthy and playing he has to be considered a great option in all formats (though that is far from a given). We all know the type of leg he has, as he’s tied for the league lead with five field goals of at least 50 yards despite missing time. At this point we’ll just have to monitor the news and make sure he’s playing before committing to him.
- While Mason Crosby may settle for extra points more often than not, all he needs to do is connect on one or two field goals to make him a tremendous option. Throw in the fact that he’s a perfect 14-for-14 and there’s a lot to like.
- Billy Cundiff has hit at least two field goals in every game but one thus far this season. Granted, he hasn’t hit from over 50 yards yet and he has missed a few, but it’s a pretty good bet that he connects on a few kicks as well as adds a few extra points. Consider him a viable option in all formats.
- Ryan Succop is really hit or miss, isn’t he? He’s 8-for-8 over his past four games, but went without a field goal twice over that span. He has a lot of upside, however, so he’s worth considering as a low-end option, but there’s a lot of risk involved in trusting him.
Make sure to check out our other Week 9 articles:
- Top 25 Quarterbacks
- Top 40 Running Backs
- Top 50 Wide Receivers
- Top 20 Tight Ends
- Top 15 Defenses
- Waiver Worthy
- Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em
- Quick Hit: Is There Any Value Left In New England’s Backfield
- Quick Hit: Breaking Down The Steelers’ Wide Receivers Fantasy Value
- Quick Hit: Fallout From Jonathan Baldwin’s Monday Night Breakout
- Quick Hit: Could There Be A Sleeper Replacement For Ahmad Bradshaw?
