The Official Kicker (K) Thread (3 Viewers)

[Leroy Hoard]

as an aside, kind of enjoying the week of games spread out so much with multiple Thursday games, a Friday game, Sunday and Monday night... lots of roster strategy to close out the season.

And no byes this week to screw things up.

 

[tkrull1]

Shrader not practicing for KC due to hammy, so they signed Matthew Wright to practice squad.

Seibert didn't look great in his first game back from injury. Wright's been out since week 6 but presumably he's much more healed up and isn't being rushed back. If Shrader can't go on Friday I may be tempted to pivot, the weather in Buffalo doesn't seem kicker-positive for Bass at the moment and I don't know if I want to wait until Sunday to see if it clears up.

So as an aside, kind of enjoying the week of games spread out so much with multiple Thursday games, a Friday game, Sunday and Monday night... lots of roster strategy to close out the season.

Seibert went on IR yesterday.

 

[Runkle]

Shrader not practicing for KC due to hammy, so they signed Matthew Wright to practice squad.

Seibert didn't look great in his first game back from injury. Wright's been out since week 6 but presumably he's much more healed up and isn't being rushed back. If Shrader can't go on Friday I may be tempted to pivot, the weather in Buffalo doesn't seem kicker-positive for Bass at the moment and I don't know if I want to wait until Sunday to see if it clears up.

So as an aside, kind of enjoying the week of games spread out so much with multiple Thursday games, a Friday game, Sunday and Monday night... lots of roster strategy to close out the season.

Seibert went on IR yesterday.

I know, I'm just making the anecdotal reference to "first game back from injury can be a dud" in comparison to Wright who was hurt in week 6 potentially getting called to action this week.

 

[Runkle]

Wright elevated by KC, looks to be in line to kick tomorrow pending a designation on Schrader with Schrader now listed as Out

 

[Schmeabs]

Nervous about weather in Buffalo so swapped out Bass for Lutz

 

[IHEARTFF]

Nervous about weather in Buffalo so swapped out Bass for Lutz

Good move either way so think

 

[BobbyLayne]

Probably time to let Mr 100% walk

Bates is a great kicker but FGA are hard to come by when you work for Dan Campbell

even with his first miss another solid 12 pt week

since the bye, 89 points in 8 weeks

I keep trying to find excuses to drop him but he keeps producing

 

[Mitchie]

Are folks sticking w/ Bass or dropping? Know there's been talk of a big snowstorm but looks like will be done by then, weather for the game doesn't look bad

ETA: ok changed the weather site from Buffalo to Orchard Park, now I see decent chance of snow showers, with that said any homers or others have thoughts on the kicking game?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Are folks sticking w/ Bass or dropping? Know there's been talk of a big snowstorm but looks like will be done by then, weather for the game doesn't look bad

ETA: ok changed the weather site from Buffalo to Orchard Park, now I see decent chance of snow showers, with that said any homers or others have thoughts on the kicking game?

I dropped him for Koo

 

[Mitchie]

Are folks sticking w/ Bass or dropping? Know there's been talk of a big snowstorm but looks like will be done by then, weather for the game doesn't look bad

ETA: ok changed the weather site from Buffalo to Orchard Park, now I see decent chance of snow showers, with that said any homers or others have thoughts on the kicking game?

I dropped him for Koo

Patterson was elevated from practice squad, looks like Koo is expected to play but makes me a little nervous.

 

[Mitchie]

(Rotowire) The Bengals have placed McPherson (right groin) on IR. Analysis: McPherson will thus miss at least four games, meaning that the soonest he'd be eligible to return from IR would be Week 18 against the Steelers. To replace him, the Bengals officially added fellow kicker Cade York to the practice squad ahead of the team's Monday night game against the Cowboys.

 

[kyoun1e]

Surprised nobody on earth is talking about N. Folk?

19 of 20 on the year and 6 for 6 from 50+.

TN offense is showing some spunk and just clunky enough to bog down.

Count me in.

 

[BobbyLayne]

What's going on the the Vikings rookie K? Practice window is open.

John Parker Romo has been pretty solid.

I've been rolling with Jake Bates but really don't like any of his remaining matchups.

Have Reichard in an IR slot, wondering if I should swap out Bates for JPR....

 

[BobbyLayne]

Kicking​

Rk	Tm	G	0-19 FGA	0-19 FGM	20-29 FGA	20-29 FGM	30-39 FGA	30-39 FGM	40-49 FGA	40-49 FGM	50+ FGA	F50+ GM	TOTAL FGA	TOTAL FGM	Lng	FG%	XPA	XPM	XP%
1	Washington Commanders	13			10	10	7	7	13	11	7	2	37	30	55	81.1%	36	34	94.4%
2	Houston Texans	13			8	6	9	9	4	3	16	13	37	31	59	83.8%	29	29	100.0%
3	Pittsburgh Steelers	12			9	9	9	9	7	6	12	10	37	34	57	91.9%	26	26	100.0%
4	San Francisco 49ers	12			10	10	6	6	11	8	7	4	34	28	55	82.4%	25	24	96.0%
5	Dallas Cowboys	12			3	3	7	5	11	9	11	10	32	27	65	84.4%	21	21	100.0%
6	Denver Broncos	13			2	2	12	11	9	9	6	4	29	26	54	89.7%	31	31	100.0%
7	Atlanta Falcons	12			5	5	7	5	8	5	9	6	29	21	58	72.4%	24	24	100.0%
8	Los Angeles Chargers	12	1	1	7	7	3	3	9	8	9	8	29	27	59	93.1%	24	21	87.5%
9	Green Bay Packers	12			6	6	9	8	12	7	1	1	28	22	51	78.6%	32	32	100.0%
10	Minnesota Vikings	12			6	6	8	7	8	7	6	5	28	25	58	89.3%	31	30	96.8%
11	Kansas City Chiefs	12	1	1	8	8	9	9	5	5	5	2	28	25	53	89.3%	29	28	96.6%
12	New England Patriots	13			6	5	11	10	5	3	6	4	28	22	63	78.6%	18	17	94.4%
13	Las Vegas Raiders	12			7	7	8	8	4	3	9	5	28	23	54	82.1%	18	18	100.0%
14	Baltimore Ravens	13			3	3	7	7	8	5	9	4	27	19	56	70.4%	44	42	95.5%
15	Arizona Cardinals	12			5	5	10	10	9	6	3	3	27	24	57	88.9%	24	24	100.0%
16	Miami Dolphins	12			4	4	8	8	5	3	9	7	26	22	56	84.6%	20	20	100.0%
17	Indianapolis Colts	13			8	8	7	7	4	4	6	3	25	22	56	88.0%	25	25	100.0%
18	Buffalo Bills	12			6	6	6	6	9	5	2	2	23	19	61	82.6%	42	38	90.5%
19	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	12			8	8	5	5	1	1	9	7	23	21	56	91.3%	36	34	94.4%
20	Philadelphia Eagles	12			6	6	7	7	6	5	4		23	18	49	78.3%	33	32	97.0%
21	Cleveland Browns	12			2	1	6	6	7	5	8	4	23	16	56	69.6%	16	14	87.5%
22	New York Giants	12			4	4	6	6	11	7	2	2	23	19	52	82.6%	13	12	92.3%
23	Cincinnati Bengals	12			6	6	4	4	5	3	7	3	22	16	56	72.7%	38	37	97.4%
24	New Orleans Saints	12			4	4	7	6	6	5	5	5	22	20	57	90.9%	28	26	92.9%
25	Carolina Panthers	12			6	6	7	6	8	6	1	1	22	19	53	86.4%	20	20	100.0%
26	Los Angeles Rams	12			6	5	7	6	4	2	4	3	21	16	55	76.2%	26	24	92.3%
27	Detroit Lions	12			3	3	7	7	5	4	5	5	20	19	58	95.0%	45	44	97.8%
28	Seattle Seahawks	12			2	2	4	4	5	4	9	7	20	17	59	85.0%	30	27	90.0%
29	Tennessee Titans	12			5	5	1	1	8	7	6	6	20	19	56	95.0%	22	22	100.0%
30	Chicago Bears	12			3	3	2	2	7	4	8	7	20	16	54	80.0%	20	19	95.0%
31	New York Jets	12			5	5	7	5	5	2	2	1	19	13	58	68.4%	22	20	90.9%
32	Jacksonville Jaguars	12			4	4	6	6	5	4	4	3	19	17	59	89.5%	19	19	100.0%
	Avg Team		0.1	0.1	5.5	5.4	6.8	6.4	7.0	5.2	6.5	4.6	25.9	21.7	56.4	83.6%	27.1	26.1	96.2%
	League Total		2	2	177	172	219	206	224	166	207	147	829	693		83.6%	867	834	96.2%
	Avg Tm/G				0.5	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.4	2.1	1.8		83.6%	2.2	2.1	96.2%

 

[FarFromHome]

Chase McLaughlin pulled me out of the jaws of defeat last week. No way I could make a change. That's my kicker for the rest of reason.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Surprised nobody on earth is talking about N. Folk?

19 of 20 on the year and 6 for 6 from 50+.

TN offense is showing some spunk and just clunky enough to bog down.

Count me in.

K8 over the last 4 weeks (40 points)
K10 on a ppg basis

Season long he's only K16 (K26 on a ppg basis - bunch of fill-in guys, lot of K injuries this year)

Jags & Jets have the fewest FGA in the league - 19

Titans are tied with 3 other teams for the next fewest FGA - 20

But you're on point, TEN offense is suddenly functional and the schedule looks good for Folk - 10th-17th-12th-10th most points allowed to K on the remaining docket

 

[BobbyLayne]

The Minnesota Vikings are set to release kicker John Parker Romo following his temporary success as a fill-in after rookie Will Reichard's quad injury. Romo, who seized the opportunity after being called up, converted 11-of-12 field goals and 7-of-8 extra points during his brief stint. Despite his solid performance, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels indicated that the Vikings likely won’t keep Romo as they prepare for the playoffs. Romo, 27, may find another opportunity in the NFL given the struggles some kickers are experiencing this season.

By the Numbers

• 11-of-12 field goals made by Romo in four games for the Vikings.
• 7-of-8 extra points converted by Romo during his tenure.

State of Play

• Romo's tenure with the Vikings comes to an end with Reichard's return from injury.
• Team evaluates Reichard ahead of Week 14 against the Atlanta Falcons.

What's Next
If released, Romo may quickly find opportunities in other teams struggling with their kicking games, particularly with several teams facing low conversion rates this season.

Bottom Line
Romo has proven himself worthy of a spot in the league and could capitalize on midseason kicking needs, having made a significant impact despite his short time with the Vikings.

 

[Doubles]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

 

[BobbyLayne]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

 

[the spanker]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Allready made the move to grab him. We need him to quickly shake off the rust fpor the playoffs please.

 

[kyoun1e]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

 

[Mitchie]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Have had bad luck w/ both Moody and Seibert this year, each injury is different but all else equal i'd lean against it

 

[BobbyLayne]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

 

[ratbast]

Anybody worried about Moody this week? I’m worried SF is just so decimated. Options are available… Grupe/Myers/Folk/Ryland.

 

[Schmeabs]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Is Reichard going to kick this week?

 

[nirad3]

Anybody worried about Moody this week? I’m worried SF is just so decimated. Options are available… Grupe/Myers/Folk/Ryland.

I'm a Ryland fan this week. I've plugged him in on a few squads.

 

[Payne]

I don't care for playing matchups with kickers.

I have McManus locked and loaded from here on out.

 

[BobbyLayne]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Is Reichard going to kick this week?

Unless he re-injures himself in practice, yes. They’ve already told John Parker Romo he’ll be waived in two days.

But they’ll wait as long as they can before activating him / cutting JPR just to be safe.

 

[kyoun1e]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Is Reichard going to kick this week?

It was "trending" that way yesterday.

 

[Ghoti]

Anybody worried about Moody this week? I’m worried SF is just so decimated. Options are available… Grupe/Myers/Folk/Ryland.

The offense worries me, but maybe that's good for stalling out in the red zone. I'm not going to hold last week's snow game against him. At this point I just look at weather and try not to overthink it - he's got three of the next 4 games at home and the fourth is in Miami, so I'm riding him for however long my team survives.

 

[robb]

Anybody worried about Moody this week? I’m worried SF is just so decimated. Options are available… Grupe/Myers/Folk/Ryland.

The offense worries me, but maybe that's good for stalling out in the red zone. I'm not going to hold last week's snow game against him. At this point I just look at weather and try not to overthink it - he's got three of the next 4 games at home and the fourth is in Miami, so I'm riding him for however long my team survives.

Ryland is sweet as long as he holds the job!

 

[kyoun1e]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Is Reichard going to kick this week?

Unless he re-injures himself in practice, yes. They’ve already told John Parker Romo he’ll be waived in two days.

But they’ll wait as long as they can before activating him / cutting JPR just to be safe.

I dropped Folk for him.

Hell, even if he doesn't make it off IR (which seems unlikely) I can probably pick up York, M. Wright, or Folk again.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I dropped Folk for him.

Hell, even if he doesn't make it off IR (which seems unlikely) I can probably pick up York, M. Wright, or Folk again.

He’s in my IR slot. Will probably drop Bates before kickoff. Jake has been great but not enough FGA to keep around for the playoffs.

Like your league, there’s a couple good options left if I have to pivot.

 

[ratbast]

Anybody worried about Moody this week? I’m worried SF is just so decimated. Options are available… Grupe/Myers/Folk/Ryland.

The offense worries me, but maybe that's good for stalling out in the red zone. I'm not going to hold last week's snow game against him. At this point I just look at weather and try not to overthink it - he's got three of the next 4 games at home and the fourth is in Miami, so I'm riding him for however long my team survives.

Thanks, it’s the defense that has me worried. I’m going to ride it out. I have Fairburn so really just care about this week. And usually all this over thinking is just that.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I dropped Folk for him.

Hell, even if he doesn't make it off IR (which seems unlikely) I can probably pick up York, M. Wright, or Folk again.

He’s in my IR slot. Will probably drop Bates before kickoff. Jake has been great but not enough FGA to keep around for the playoffs.

Like your league, there’s a couple good options left if I have to pivot.

oopsie, forgot about this

guess I'll take the 11 points

55 in his last 5

let it ride

 

[kyoun1e]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Any word on Reichard yet?

 

[BobbyLayne]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Any word on Reichard yet?

They have until 4pm CT to cut Romo and activate Reichard.

Several Viking beats/blogs/podcasts tweeted the same verbiage today:

Expect the #Vikings to activate LS Andrew DePaola and K Will Reichard at some point today.

LS Jake McQuaide was already released earlier in the week. However, K John Parker Romo is still on the roster. He’ll likely be cut for Reichard once he’s activated.

 

[Pietaster2]

So it’s definitely time to drop Romo and add Will right? I can’t throw him in my IR spot and worry about making another move later.

Sounds like Reichard is practicing in full and they’ve already told JPR he’s out. They’re gonna wait until the end of the week before making the move to make sure the rookie doesn’t have any setbacks.

With his Vikings days numbered, kicker Parker Romo is thankful for ‘start of my career’ in Minnesota​

Would be interested in the track record of kicker performance after coming right off IR. I'd imagine there'd be a little rust there no?

W. Reichard sitting on waivers because he still has an IR status so I'm tempted. (As is M. Wright).

Have N. Folk, but now looking at weather and don't like it as much as with a dome kicker.

Reichard was a stud at ‘bama, the FBS all-time leading scorer. He started this year perfect - 14/14 FG 23/23 XP - before missing 2 FGA Week 9. Went on IR-R (oblique). Importantly, the Vikings have a decent rate of FGA, 9th best /g.

ATL is giving up the 2nd most FF points to K in 2024.

#smashstart

Any word on Reichard yet?

They have until 4pm CT to cut Romo and activate Reichard.

Several Viking beats/blogs/podcasts tweeted the same verbiage today:

Expect the #Vikings to activate LS Andrew DePaola and K Will Reichard at some point today.

LS Jake McQuaide was already released earlier in the week. However, K John Parker Romo is still on the roster. He’ll likely be cut for Reichard once he’s activated.

x.com

x.com

Reichard is active. Game on.

 

[FairWarning]

Always liked taking K’s in division games this time of the year. Play calling gets more conservative and some coaches will take the sure points. This week I took the KC K vs LAC.

 

[SoBeDad]

Always liked taking K’s in division games this time of the year. Play calling gets more conservative and some coaches will take the sure points. This week I took the KC K vs LAC.

Wright is a decent kicker. Career accuracy of 85.5% on FGs. The KC weather looks good and the KC offense is looking better. He's kicked in games for 6 different teams in the last 5 years, including KC twice. Including practice squad, he's has 16 stints with NFL teams, is that a record?!

ETA: Per Spotrac, Wright has made $2,378,345 on 18 NFL contracts over 6 NFL seasons. Good enough to stick around, but not good enough for a long-term contract.

 

[BlackCrowes]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

 

[SoBeDad]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

Reichard was 6 for 6

 

[Pietaster2]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

Reichard was 6 for 6

Not Reichard’s fault that his offense was too efficient for him to put up points, and the Vikes won’t be playing against the dysfunctional falcons every week, but that 47 yard miss is concerning. I wonder if that miss was an indication that he’s not all the way healthy yet and if we should look elsewhere for the fantasy playoffs.

 

[kyoun1e]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

Reichard was 6 for 6

Not Reichard’s fault that his offense was too efficient for him to put up points, and the Vikes won’t be playing against the dysfunctional falcons every week, but that 47 yard miss is concerning. I wonder if that miss was an indication that he’s not all the way healthy yet and if we should look elsewhere for the fantasy playoffs.

That miss had me Grrrrrring. Thankfully didn't need it.

Hopefully just shaking off some rust. Hope to keep him vs CHI.

 

[Mitchie]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

Reichard was 6 for 6

Not Reichard’s fault that his offense was too efficient for him to put up points, and the Vikes won’t be playing against the dysfunctional falcons every week, but that 47 yard miss is concerning. I wonder if that miss was an indication that he’s not all the way healthy yet and if we should look elsewhere for the fantasy playoffs.

seems like kickers may come back a week or two too soon, or maybe it's a confidence thing with overcoming an injury.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Week 15 Quarterfinals

Great Plays

• Ravens (Justin Tucker)
• Lions (Jake Bates)
• Bills (Tyler Bass)
• Commanders (Zane Gonzalez)
• Vikings (Will Reichard)

Good Plays

• Bengals (Cade York)
• Cardinals (Matt Prater / Chad Ryland)
• Texans (Ka'imi Fairborn)
• Broncos (Wil Lutz)
• 49ers (Jake Moody)
• Packers (Brandon McManus)
• Chargers (Cameron Dicker)
• Chiefs (Harrison Butker / Matthew Wright)
• Falcons (Younghoe Koo)
• Dolphins (Jason Sanders)

Neutral Plays

• Eagles (Jake Elliott)
• Rams (Joshua Karty)
• Panthers (Eddy Piñeiro)
• Patriots (Joey Slye)

Poor Plays

• Seahawks (Jason Myers)
• Jets (Anders Carlson)
• Buccaneers (Chase McLaughlin)
• Titans (Nick Folk)
• Browns (Dustin Hopkins)
• Raiders (Daniel Carlson)
• Cowboys (Brandon Aubrey)
• Colts (Matt Gay)

Avoid

• Jaguars (Cam Little)
• Steelers (Chris Boswell)
• Bears (Cairo Santos)
• Saints (Blake Grupe)
• Giants (Graham Gano)

 

[kyoun1e]

Week 15 Quarterfinals

Great Plays

• Ravens (Justin Tucker)
• Lions (Jake Bates)
• Bills (Tyler Bass)
• Commanders (Zane Gonzalez)
• Vikings (Will Reichard)

Good Plays

• Bengals (Cade York)
• Cardinals (Matt Prater / Chad Ryland)
• Texans (Ka'imi Fairborn)
• Broncos (Wil Lutz)
• 49ers (Jake Moody)
• Packers (Brandon McManus)
• Chargers (Cameron Dicker)
• Chiefs (Harrison Butker / Matthew Wright)
• Falcons (Younghoe Koo)
• Dolphins (Jason Sanders)

Neutral Plays

• Eagles (Jake Elliott)
• Rams (Joshua Karty)
• Panthers (Eddy Piñeiro)
• Patriots (Joey Slye)

Poor Plays

• Seahawks (Jason Myers)
• Jets (Anders Carlson)
• Buccaneers (Chase McLaughlin)
• Titans (Nick Folk)
• Browns (Dustin Hopkins)
• Raiders (Daniel Carlson)
• Cowboys (Brandon Aubrey)
• Colts (Matt Gay)

Avoid

• Jaguars (Cam Little)
• Steelers (Chris Boswell)
• Bears (Cairo Santos)
• Saints (Blake Grupe)
• Giants (Graham Gano)

I'm sticking with Reichard.

Indoors. Game script should be solid. Hopefully shook off some rust.

Surprised Tucker is a great play. Should have a lot of opportunities I suppose, but also could see extra points not FGAs.

 

[VikingFrog]

Week 15 Quarterfinals

Great Plays

• Ravens (Justin Tucker)
• Lions (Jake Bates)
• Bills (Tyler Bass)
• Commanders (Zane Gonzalez)
• Vikings (Will Reichard)

Good Plays

• Bengals (Cade York)
• Cardinals (Matt Prater / Chad Ryland)
• Texans (Ka'imi Fairborn)
• Broncos (Wil Lutz)
• 49ers (Jake Moody)
• Packers (Brandon McManus)
• Chargers (Cameron Dicker)
• Chiefs (Harrison Butker / Matthew Wright)
• Falcons (Younghoe Koo)
• Dolphins (Jason Sanders)

Neutral Plays

• Eagles (Jake Elliott)
• Rams (Joshua Karty)
• Panthers (Eddy Piñeiro)
• Patriots (Joey Slye)

Poor Plays

• Seahawks (Jason Myers)
• Jets (Anders Carlson)
• Buccaneers (Chase McLaughlin)
• Titans (Nick Folk)
• Browns (Dustin Hopkins)
• Raiders (Daniel Carlson)
• Cowboys (Brandon Aubrey)
• Colts (Matt Gay)

Avoid

• Jaguars (Cam Little)
• Steelers (Chris Boswell)
• Bears (Cairo Santos)
• Saints (Blake Grupe)
• Giants (Graham Gano)

I'm sticking with Reichard.

Indoors. Game script should be solid. Hopefully shook off some rust.

Surprised Tucker is a great play. Should have a lot of opportunities I suppose, but also could see extra points not FGAs.

Reichard had only extra points last week as well.

 

[FairWarning]

Another tough day for kickers, except Boswell of course

Sanders was 4 of 4 including a 57 and 52 yarder to put the game in overtime. He missed an XP. Carlson was 4 of 4.

Wright is 3 of 3 thus far.

Reichard was 6 for 6

Not Reichard’s fault that his offense was too efficient for him to put up points, and the Vikes won’t be playing against the dysfunctional falcons every week, but that 47 yard miss is concerning. I wonder if that miss was an indication that he’s not all the way healthy yet and if we should look elsewhere for the fantasy playoffs.

I'm a firm believe In carrying 2 K's this time of year. Very few are must starts and wind is a bigger factor now.