Let’s continue our look around the league with our top kickers for Week 13:
- Lawrence Tynes – New York Giants – at Washington
- Matt Bryant – Atlanta Falcons – vs. New Orleans
- Stephen Gostkowski – New England Patriots – at Miami
- Justin Tucker – Baltimore Ravens – vs. Pittsburgh
- Blair Walsh – Minnesota Vikings – at Green Bay
- Phil Dawson – Cleveland Browns – at Oakland
- Shayne Graham – Houston Texans – at Tennessee
- Connor Barth – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – at Denver
- Matt Prater – Denver Broncos – vs. Tampa Bay
- Jason Hanson – Detroit Lions – vs. Indianapolis
- Ryan Succop – Kansas City Chiefs – vs. Carolina
- Robbie Gould – Chicago Bears – vs. Seattle
- Shaun Suisham – Pittsburgh Steelers – at Baltimore
- Sebastian Janikowski – Oakland Raiders – vs. Cleveland
- Dan Bailey – Dallas Cowboys – vs. Philadelphia
Thoughts:
- The New England Patriots score a lot of points, which alone would give Stephen Gostkowski a leg up on the competition. However, he has missed a few kicks recently (1-for3 over the past two games), hasn’t tried a field of over 40 yards in three of his past four games and hasn’t tried a field goal of over 50 yards since Week 2. He’s obviously a Top 3 option, but if he has been in a better groove he would probably have found himself at the top.
- It’s easy to imagine the Ravens being able to move the ball but having to settle for a few field goals, isn’t it? That would leave Justin Tucker in position to convert some kicks, something he has done quite well (including 11 of at least 40 yards). In fact, he’s made seven field goals over the past three weeks, including going 2-of-3 against the Steelers in Week 11.
- Phil Dawson will kick against an Oakland defense that allows a lot of points. Throw in the fact that he is tied with Greg Zuerlein and Blair Walsh for the most kicks of 50 yards or more (5) and there is a lot to like. The fact that he’s 9-for-9 in the past three games, and a perfect 21-for-21 on the year, doesn’t hurt his cause either.
- Connor Barth has hit four field goals of at least 50 yards and 13 of 40 or more. Kicking in the thin air of Denver, you have to like his upside to nail a deep kick or two.
- Speaking of kicking in Denver, Matt Prater is 12-of-13 in five games at home and 4-of-7 in six games on the road. It’s easy to consider him a solid, low-end fill-in for the coming week.
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Shouldn’t the kicker that faces the Panthers that week always be at the top of the list?
Ha, only if he’s deserving since you still need to make the kicks
Hey professor,
I have flex and RB position to fill this week do or die.. My options are SJAX, Ballard/Brown, Crabtree, Maclin, or Blackmon.. Who do I start? (Win or lose thanks for the help this year!)
I would go with SJAX and blackmon, just my opinion.
That what I have now joe, but I’m afraid SF won’t let SJAX do what he did last time to them..
He’s been running good though and looks like the clear cut starter now instead of splitting carries like whats happening in indy
No problem man. I appreciate the support!
I would definitely go with Jackson and he is the clear best option (meaning highest upside).
For the second spot, I would agree with Blackmon though Maclin is incredibly close (especially with Jackson out).
Hey I have a few questions about my lineup this week and hope you can help
QB: I’m starting tony romo over josh freeman. I think romo has a good matchup this week and he threw for a whopping 441 yards last week
WR: My options are wes welker, demaryius Thomas, larry Fitzgerald, denarius Moore, or danny amendola. Right now I’m starting welker Thomas and fitz. I don’t really just don’t trust fitz that much anymore. Do you think amendola or Moore are the better start over him?
RB: I have mikel leshoure, Bryce brown, and fred Jackson; with lesean McCoy out with a concussion I don’t trust f-jax at all anymore but if leshoure is out I don’t had any other options. If leshoure doesn’t start would you start f-jax or pick up a FA off the waiver wire. If so, who would you drop?
TE: I’m starting owen Daniels over Brandon pettigrew.
K:Jason hanson
D: Seattle
Thanks
WR – I can’t trust Amendola right now. Obviously Welker & Thomas are the must use options. I think Fitzgerald & Moore are close, though I’d lean Fitzgerald
RB – Who is available on the wire? Hard to say if they are better or worse than Jackson w/o knowing the options.
Right my options on the waiver wire are Daniel Thomas, Vick Ballard, or Jonathan Dwyer. Do you think any of these guys would be better than f-jax? Also, I see Carolina, Cleveland, and both New York defendes on the waivers. Do you think I should pick one up these up over Seattle, and if so who should I drop? Thanks
Find myself loaded up with WR options this week. I need help picking 3 out of: Nicks, T.Y.Hilton, Lafell, Bowe, Torrey Smith, or Ryan Broyles. (had receiver problems all year, find that I can never have too many)
Sean – I actually all of those backs better than Jackson at this point. Ballard would probably be my top choice, with Thomas second. As for the D, the Giants are the choice long-term, though Carolina is arguably better for this week (but it’s close).
Steve – For me, it’s Nicks, Hilton & Smith
Even with Smith going against the Steelers again?
I would roll with him, because I still see him as having the highest upside. That said, I would put Broyles as the second choice if you aren’t comfortable with Smith.