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The Official Kicker (K) Thread (1 Viewer)
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everydayj
Footballguy
My general rule is that unless I have a prestigious scorer at the K position, I just drop them on their bye week and figure it out from there.
Based on all the misery in this thread, do you think dropping Justin Tucker should be avoided? I love the guy's talent, and realistically, he might be the best kicker in the league (though I'd personally lean towards Legatron). However, the opportunities don't seem to be there. He's averaging 8.8 points a game in my league, but last week was the first time in the last five weeks that he even broke ten.
Based on all the misery in this thread, do you think dropping Justin Tucker should be avoided? I love the guy's talent, and realistically, he might be the best kicker in the league (though I'd personally lean towards Legatron). However, the opportunities don't seem to be there. He's averaging 8.8 points a game in my league, but last week was the first time in the last five weeks that he even broke ten.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Funny you say that. I had that same decision to make - I dropped a DB to add a BYE replacement. But that’s a deep bench league. I wouldn’t drop anyone good to hold on a kicker.
Fairbaim has had the 2nd most opportunities of any K. He was #1 until he had 6 PAT & 0 FG (which was kinda flukey)
but yeah - if you have a back end POS to drop, do that.
shoecrew22
Footballguy
Im holding Baily but considering dropping him for FairbaimHot Sauce Guy said:
NeverEnough
Footballguy
I will not be dropping Greg The Leg on his bye. I will likely drop David Moore or Herndon instead.
flapgreen
Footballguy
Someone dropped Lutz on his bye and I picked him up immediately. Glad I did, too. #1 kicker in my league
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Ray Barboni
Footballguy
You dudes think Badgley is for real?
Holding 2 kickers is gross, and I’m doing gross things right now
Holding 2 kickers is gross, and I’m doing gross things right now
The K middle class is even worse than the TE middle class. I'm stuck there too. Thought I would get Crosby coming off his bye but my brother snaked me by rostering a K in the MNF game and then, when his matchup was already decided, getting Crosby before the game started.
Since then I've had Fairbarm and Maher. They're both about the same. I hate that neither has much upside and the one I don't go with will probably have a better season
flapgreen
Footballguy
I held 2 kickers for a week when Lutz was dropped before his bye.You dudes think Badgley is for real?
Holding 2 kickers is gross, and I’m doing gross things right now
Sarlakticacid
Footballguy
Santos signed by TB
he did well kicking for Rams
as long as Kotter isn't calling plays he should do just as well
he did well kicking for Rams
as long as Kotter isn't calling plays he should do just as well
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nittanylion
Footballguy
Anyone have any recent scoop on Matt Bryant? I sure would like to avoid making a move this week, and continue rolling with Tavecchio in the home dome v the Cowboys...
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
He practiced in full. I added him back in both leagues. The falcons are always in shootouts, and they rarely go for it if they’re in FG range. He was money for me.
That said, I had guys in both leagues who were droppable, so I now carry 2 kickers in both. I couldn’t risk picking him up & having a surprise inactive or mid-game injury.
Can anyone explain to me why putting on a Buccaneers or Chargers unifrom causes kickers to miss extra points? These teams seem to have perennial issues with kickers, despite oft-changing personnel, and even a change of city by one of the beleaguered franchises.
But still can't make an XP...
But still can't make an XP...
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
So Greg the Leg goes on bye this coming week -- how are people addressing?
Was lucky to snag Gostkowski who was on the wire for his own bye, in a favotable match up against the Jets.
My question is -- given ROS and talent, should I free up the roster space by droppign Greg? Gostkowski arguably has just a good a shot to end up as top K ROS as he does.
I would do so to build depth into the playoffs at core positions, but nothing immediately startable.
Or do the Greg the Leg denizens here feel he is worth holding through the bye compared to, well, a comparable K?
Was lucky to snag Gostkowski who was on the wire for his own bye, in a favotable match up against the Jets.
My question is -- given ROS and talent, should I free up the roster space by droppign Greg? Gostkowski arguably has just a good a shot to end up as top K ROS as he does.
I would do so to build depth into the playoffs at core positions, but nothing immediately startable.
Or do the Greg the Leg denizens here feel he is worth holding through the bye compared to, well, a comparable K?
4th&inches
Footballguy
I'm in the same boat and both Gostkowski & Elliot are available. I intend to drop Greg the leg for one of those. If I can get him back next week, great. But with those options available, I'm not holding onto 2 kickers.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Between those two, I think Gost is the better pick, both this week and ROS. They are close, I just trust the NE offense generating chances a little more consistently. That said, PHI are past a stretch of tough games and have a few lighter match ups before facing the Rams in WK 15 and Houston during Ship Week. NE has two tougher matchups in MIN and PIT along with the soft AFC East Jets, Fins, Bills.
Basically, may be a wash, but I lean Gost out of those two.
I think it’s madness to consider dropping him. You hold Zuerlein no matter what IMO. He’s essentially a lock for 10+ points every week (5/6 weeks this year and 10/14 weeks last year with 2pt bonus for 50+ yards), and you simply can’t say that about anyone else at the position. Lutz is as close as it gets, and if we’re not taking into account the week Zuerlein was injured, then he’s averaging 1.5ppg more than him and 3ppg+ over everyone else in the field.
Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with those other kickers, they’re just not Zuerlein.
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
Picked up Fairbairn this past week and he was decent (made a 54 yarder) but missed a chip shot field goal. Scored 13 for me, though I dropped Maher to pick him up and of course Maher scored the same amount of points, can't win 
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Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Own Tucker and Gostikowski and likely will drop one Saturday for depth player. Not sure who to drop though.
Faust
MVP
I'm keeping Greg. It's like an automatic 10 points +.Stompin' Tom Connors said:
I see several options available:
* C. Santos -- Not sure I trust him. Could be a high scoring game between TB/SF but Santos seems like one of those guys that can miss several XPs and FGs.
* K. Fairbairn -- Low scoring game probably where HOU struggles in the redzone.
* J. Elliott -- Somebody just dropped him for Matt Bryant (who I hate this week...never play a K against NO...too much risk of blowout mode). Still, not sure I trust PHI offense enough.
* D. Bailey -- Think this is a sneaky good play this week. Feel a MN positive gamescript at home in the dome against a reeling GB team. Feel MN gets on track here.
Skoo
Footballguy
I would just roll with Lutz.
#1 kicker in fantasy, already had his bye. What's not to like?
Trying to decide between Gould and Fairbairn for Greg's bye week over here.
robb
Footballguy
Skoo
Footballguy
Thanks, Gould is playing at Tampa actually but I ended up going with Fairbairn.
Was surprised to learn Fairbairn is the #3 kicker on the year, and only 2 points behind Butker who hasn't had his bye yet.
I figure I trust Houston's offense a little more, and Houston/Tenn feels like a game that could have 12 FGs combined. Also, Monday night.
rick6668
Footballguy
I've held Prater all year, he's 10th in scoring in my league (could be worse) 16 team league and Janikowski is out there and I'm thinking about dropping Prater for him.
Prater schedule next 4 weeks
LAR, @Ari, @Buff, Minn
Janikowski schedule next 4 weeks
SF, Minn, @SF, KC
Mostly concerned about weeks 14-16 as I am already in the playoffs. Not sure that Janikowski's schedule is better or not.
ETA: Myers is available too, missed that. He's third in points for the year (27 points in week 6), may go that route
Prater schedule next 4 weeks
LAR, @Ari, @Buff, Minn
Janikowski schedule next 4 weeks
SF, Minn, @SF, KC
Mostly concerned about weeks 14-16 as I am already in the playoffs. Not sure that Janikowski's schedule is better or not.
ETA: Myers is available too, missed that. He's third in points for the year (27 points in week 6), may go that route
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themeistersinger
Footballguy
For every other position I spend a lot of time looking at strength of schedule, but I think it doesn't matter for kickers. Main things to look for would be:
Good accuracy, high over/under, team is favored to win, and good weather.
rockaction
Footballguy
Please no more points from Succop, thanks.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
The current #1 seed in our league (could end up 3rd, it’s tight) decided to drop his backup TE to pickup Zuerlain on his bye week.
His starting TE is notable Ironman Jake Reed.
His backup was underperforming Kyle Rudolph.
His starting TE is notable Ironman Jake Reed.
His backup was underperforming Kyle Rudolph.
Gottabesweet
Footballguy
Gostikowski, Tucker, or Greg the Leg for weeks 14-15-16?
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Zuerlain’s got a sweet PPG again this year when healthy. However, I’m thinking the Ravens RPO with Jackson/Edwards will lead to more drives breaking down, e.g., more FGA, than the Rams chunk play powerhouse.
NeverEnough
Footballguy
No way am I ditching Greg The Leg!
Captain Crunk
Footballguy
Somehow I got both Tucker and Zuerlein on my team as I was playing keep away from playoff teams that were weak at kicker. Right now I am playing matchup's with Z in this week. We get negative for misses so I think I will keep Tucker as I think the same as you plus he rarely misses.
packer_junkie
Footballguy
Would never bench the Leg.
steelerfan1
Footballguy
Team Smokin'
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