The Official Kicker (K) Thread (3 Viewers)

[JohnnyU]

I think the norm in fantasy leagues should to still have kickers, but have them as optional. I can see where playing a kicker as a desperation move to cover an injury can pay off. The good ones will get you 8-12 pts most likely.

 

[Pietaster2]

I'm deciding between McLaughlin (TB) and Fairbairn (HOU).

My opponent has White + Evans on TB, while I have Stroud and Noah Brown on Houston.

My thinking is go with McLaughlin in hopes of piggybacking off the TB offense, and hope Stroud can throw touchdowns rather than stall in the RZ.

Matchup is 50/50 right now, does that logic seem sound?

Can’t go wrong with either. I feel like it’s splitting hairs, so you shouldn’t regret either choice. Personally, I’m going with Fairbairn for the higher ceiling. Both have similar floors but I don’t see a monster game in line for McLaughlin against the Saints D. I said something similar last week though and got 2 points from Fairbairn, so you might do well to fade me.

 

[dmac37]

I'm deciding between McLaughlin (TB) and Fairbairn (HOU).

My opponent has White + Evans on TB, while I have Stroud and Noah Brown on Houston.

My thinking is go with McLaughlin in hopes of piggybacking off the TB offense, and hope Stroud can throw touchdowns rather than stall in the RZ.

Matchup is 50/50 right now, does that logic seem sound?

Can’t go wrong with either. I feel like it’s splitting hairs, so you shouldn’t regret either choice. Personally, I’m going with Fairbairn for the higher ceiling. Both have similar floors but I don’t see a monster game in line for McLaughlin against the Saints D. I said something similar last week though and got 2 points from Fairbairn, so you might do well to fade me.

Titans give up top 3 points against vs PK, the Saints are middle of the pack. Didn't like Fairbairn last week but love him this week.

 

[WaltonGoggins]

I'm deciding between McLaughlin (TB) and Fairbairn (HOU).

My opponent has White + Evans on TB, while I have Stroud and Noah Brown on Houston.

My thinking is go with McLaughlin in hopes of piggybacking off the TB offense, and hope Stroud can throw touchdowns rather than stall in the RZ.

Matchup is 50/50 right now, does that logic seem sound?

Can’t go wrong with either. I feel like it’s splitting hairs, so you shouldn’t regret either choice. Personally, I’m going with Fairbairn for the higher ceiling. Both have similar floors but I don’t see a monster game in line for McLaughlin against the Saints D. I said something similar last week though and got 2 points from Fairbairn, so you might do well to fade me.

Now really torn with Sanders or Fairbairn. Think I will stick with Sanders but could totally see Fairbairn having another great game.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Thanks, Baker.

 

[Pietaster2]

Congrats to everyone in here who started Fairbairn in their finals! I hope his 16 fantasy points contributed to a championship for all of you!

He wasn’t in the top 12 of many rankings I’ve seen out there, so your gutsy call paid off today!

 

[IHEARTFF]

Butker

 

[IHEARTFF]

Butker

GOAT

 

[Down Under]

Butker

Well, if someone made it to the finals playing this guy all year, good on them!

 

[Doubles]

Can’t believe my trust the process with Fairbairn worked lol. Congrats to everyone.

 

[Max55]

Butker

Went back and forth all week between Butker and Chase McLaughlin.

Went with the “Butker is due logic”. Lol.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I'm deciding between McLaughlin (TB) and Fairbairn (HOU).

My opponent has White + Evans on TB, while I have Stroud and Noah Brown on Houston.

My thinking is go with McLaughlin in hopes of piggybacking off the TB offense, and hope Stroud can throw touchdowns rather than stall in the RZ.

Matchup is 50/50 right now, does that logic seem sound?

Can’t go wrong with either. I feel like it’s splitting hairs, so you shouldn’t regret either choice. Personally, I’m going with Fairbairn for the higher ceiling. Both have similar floors but I don’t see a monster game in line for McLaughlin against the Saints D. I said something similar last week though and got 2 points from Fairbairn, so you might do well to fade me.

Had the same decision today and chose the Houston K.

15 point differential - won the ship by 10

 

[SoBeDad]

Thanks, Baker.

Same here. Baker was very good for the past few games. Fumbles by White and Palmer didn't help.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Thanks, Baker.

Same here. Baker was very good for the past few games. Fumbles by White and Palmer didn't help.

I weathered it at least, but still...it was disappointing.

 

[FarFromHome]

Anybody help me understand why just about everybody has Butker ranked higher than Chase McLaughlin this week?

Butker
This week KC Vs Cin (23rd ranked def vs kickers)
Last 4 weeks: 25 points. 5 of 7 FGs. 8 xps.

McLaughlin
This week Vs NO (22nd ranked def vs kickers)
Last 4 weeks: 39 points. 7 of 7 FGs. 13 xps.

Feels like the TB offense is humming and the KC offense isn’t doing much.

I hold grudges against kickers and defenses. After last week I will never roster Butker again. That is all

Noooooooow u score big Butker. Your dead to me. Will not. Can not. I'll never roster him ever again. The grudge is real and forever.

 

[Skolpnw]

I'm deciding between McLaughlin (TB) and Fairbairn (HOU).

My opponent has White + Evans on TB, while I have Stroud and Noah Brown on Houston.

My thinking is go with McLaughlin in hopes of piggybacking off the TB offense, and hope Stroud can throw touchdowns rather than stall in the RZ.

Matchup is 50/50 right now, does that logic seem sound?

Can’t go wrong with either. I feel like it’s splitting hairs, so you shouldn’t regret either choice. Personally, I’m going with Fairbairn for the higher ceiling. Both have similar floors but I don’t see a monster game in line for McLaughlin against the Saints D. I said something similar last week though and got 2 points from Fairbairn, so you might do well to fade me.

Had the same decision today and chose the Houston K.

15 point differential - won the ship by 10

Fortunately I switched to Fairbairn before kick off! The 15 points (along with White and Evans underproducing) helped me weather some injuries on my team (including Noah) and win by 9 points. Phew!

I put way too much thought into it, but my process was below... Ultimately I thought it would be slightly more likely that having the kicker on my own team would help more.

Scenario	in game with opponent's players (TB)	in game with my players (HOU)
Few FGs, Little Offense	Neutral	Bad
Few FGs, Lots of Offense	Bad	Good
Lots of FGs, Little Offense	Good	Neutral
Lots of FGs, Lots of Offense	Neutral	Good

 

[FarFromHome]

This kid kicking for Alabama about to be a 3rd round pick in the NFL draft.

 

[irish eyes]

This kid kicking for Alabama about to be a 3rd round pick in the NFL draft.

I hope you're kidding. Any GM that spends a 3rd on a kicker should be fired on the spot

 

[FarFromHome]

This kid kicking for Alabama about to be a 3rd round pick in the NFL draft.

I hope you're kidding. Any GM that spends a 3rd on a kicker should be fired on the spot

Guess Niners Lynch should be gone after just drafting Moody in the 3rd. I'm not saying kicker is worth a 3rd. Not saying that at all. I'm saying this kid has been great since high school and a team is gonna take him early.

 

[Faust]

Jets re-sign kicker Greg Zuerlein as NFL free agency begins

 

[Faust]

Eagles Rumors: Jake Elliott Signs 4-Year, $24M Contract; Ties Justin Tucker's Record

 

[Faust]

Lions re-sign kicker Michael Badgley to one-year deal