The Official Kicker (K) Thread

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Jaguars activated K Chase McLaughlin from the reserve/COVID-19 list. 

McLaughlin was moved to the team's COVID list just last week. Jacksonville placed WR Trey Quinn (hamstring) on the practice squad to make room for McLaughlin on the active roster. He's made 21-of-26 field goal tries this year, additional sinking all 28 extra-point attempts on the season.

SOURCE: Jacksonville Jaguars on Twitter

Nov 30, 2020, 1:18 PM ET

 

 

[rockaction 24,846]

Picked up Carlson for Sanders over the weekend. Going to seriously reconsider that move. It's looking like Sanders is no joke, and with Fitzmagic back, we'll see them move the ball again.

[themeistersinger 314]

2 minutes ago, rockaction said:

Picked up Carlson for Sanders over the weekend. Going to seriously reconsider that move. It's looking like Sanders is no joke, and with Fitzmagic back, we'll see them move the ball again.

I picked up Carlson and dropped Koo.  Bad idea.  

[rockaction 24,846]

3 minutes ago, themeistersinger said:

I picked up Carlson and dropped Koo.  Bad idea.  

That smarts. What'd he have, like around 23 points on five field goals or something like it?

Yeah, I see he did. Hey, at least you got the stadium right.

[BoerumHill 171]

If you need help choosing the worst K amongst 4-5 choices, shoot me a PM.

It’s a gifting, wish I could impart it.

Probably sticking with Carlson again this week over Tucker, based on the matchups. Feels gross carrying two Ks.

The Rams fng Matt Gay has 3 40-49 FGs and a couple of 10.0 outings to start his career, good matchup at ARI this week. He was 11/14 and 5/8 from 40-49 and 50+ with the Bucs last year. Also missed 5 PATs and 2 inside 40 in 2019.

Tyler Bass has had some big games and will be kicking in the 49ers temporary home (Cardinals‘ State Farm Dome) - they’re like 6th in FFPA to K.

[themeistersinger 314]

5 hours ago, BoerumHill said:

If you need help choosing the worst K amongst 4-5 choices, shoot me a PM.

It’s a gifting, wish I could impart it.

Probably sticking with Carlson again this week over Tucker, based on the matchups. Feels gross carrying two Ks.

The Rams fng Matt Gay has 3 40-49 FGs and a couple of 10.0 outings to start his career, good matchup at ARI this week. He was 11/14 and 5/8 from 40-49 and 50+ with the Bucs last year. Also missed 5 PATs and 2 inside 40 in 2019.

Tyler Bass has had some big games and will be kicking in the 49ers temporary home (Cardinals‘ State Farm Dome) - they’re like 6th in FFPA to K.

If it makes you feel any better, I dropped Koo for Carlson this week.

[BoerumHill 171]

37 minutes ago, themeistersinger said:

If it makes you feel any better, I dropped Koo for Carlson this week.

Koo has been phenomenal but I can see how the GB & DET games would make a manager second guess. Cannot believe what a turd the Raiders laid against such a weak team.

[shades 270]

I knew I wanted either Koo or Carlson last week... tried to put off the decision as long as I could to see what else might happen in some other games. Then someone in my league jumped on Carlson, forcing me to go for Koo or risk another game. So I took Koo by default. Much thanks to that guy.

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DAN BAILEY'S DREAM MATCHUP

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Fantasy Football Kicker Guide Week 13 (2020)

[Stompin' Tom Connors 4,244]

I am publicly apologizing to Koo for ever doubting him or thinking another kicker might be a better long-term hold.

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@Stompin' Tom Connors 

 

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Falcons ST coordinator Bernie Parmalee indicated Younghoe Koo (quad) "should" play in Week 13 against the Saints.

For those who still haven't banned kickers in their league, just know Koo, fantasy's overall K1, has been a prodigy with at least 12 fantasy points in six of Atlanta's last seven games. It sounds like he'll be good to go at home on Sunday.

SOURCE: Jason Butt on Twitter

Dec 3, 2020, 11:12 AM ET

 

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Steelers promoted K Matthew Wright from the practice squad.

He'll replace Chris Boswell, who was downgraded to doubtful for tonight's game with a hip injury. Wright battled Boswell for the starting role at last year's training camp but has been on the team's practice squad since. Wright still holds the University of Central Florida's school record for career points (375) and field goals made (55).

SOURCE: Adam Caplan on Twitter

Dec 7, 2020, 1:50 PM ET

 

 

[BoerumHill 171]

Who do we like for Week 14? I’m dumping Carlson who I’ve used the last two weeks (6.0 & 8.0); top 4 candidates on our wire:

• Meyers v NYJ (gives up the most FFP to Ks)    
• Slye v DEN (3rd most)
• Succop v MIN (2nd most)   
• Hopkins @ AF (5th most)

Seems like no wrong answers here. I like Hopkins and Meyers based on recent form.

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GOSTKOWSKI VS. JAGS: A PROCESS TRUSTING TEST

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Fantasy Football Kicker Guide Week 14 (2020)

[xenon 24]

9 hours ago, BoerumHill said:

Who do we like for Week 14? I’m dumping Carlson who I’ve used the last two weeks (6.0 & 8.0); top 4 candidates on our wire:

• Meyers v NYJ (gives up the most FFP to Ks)    
• Slye v DEN (3rd most)
• Succop v MIN (2nd most)   
• Hopkins @ AF (5th most)

Seems like no wrong answers here. I like Hopkins and Meyers based on recent form.

I'm rostering Tucker and considering picking up Succop....

I was able to snag Tucker this week on waivers for the Succop bye which necessitated his dropping.

Tucker @ Cleveland and then home vs JAX then NYG

Succop home vs MINN then on the road (indoor games) vs ATL and DET

I think with the unknown weather variable, I would give the edge to Succop w/ two games guaranteed indoors and against poor defenses of ATL and DET.  Anybody concur? or think that I should roll with Tucker? 

[tricky92 496]

10 hours ago, xenon said:

I'm rostering Tucker and considering picking up Succop....

I was able to snag Tucker this week on waivers for the Succop bye which necessitated his dropping.

Tucker @ Cleveland and then home vs JAX then NYG

Succop home vs MINN then on the road (indoor games) vs ATL and DET

I think with the unknown weather variable, I would give the edge to Succop w/ two games guaranteed indoors and against poor defenses of ATL and DET.  Anybody concur? or think that I should roll with Tucker? 

I made a move to pick up Succup for the reasons you listed above. Great defense, so should be playing with a lead and not discouraged to kick field goals, good offense, great gamescripts and game environments. You never know how kicker production will unfold, but I like all of these factors.

[Gold Fox 16]

I have a bye this week and need a kicker for Week 15 (and hopefully 16). Succop is my target to pickup off waivers.

If I can’t get him, I might stick with Gano as long as Daniel Jones returns healthy by then.

[icehouse 32]

Y'all still holding onto Lutz?  

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Chris Boswell (hip) practiced in full Thursday. 

Matthew Wright kicked for the Steelers last week with Boswell sidelined with his hip injury. It looks like Boswell will return for Week 14 against Buffalo. He's in a decent spot in what could be a shootout with the Bills. 

RELATED: 

Matthew Wright

SOURCE: Chris Brown on Twitter 

Dec 10, 2020, 4:48 PM ET

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Rams elevated K Austin MacGinnis to the 53-man roster ahead of Thursday night's game against New England. 

Matt Gay (shoulder) was limited headed into Week 14. It looks like MacGinnis will get the start against the Patriots. MacGinnis made all ten of his field goal attempts for the XFL's Dallas Renegades this year before being signed to LA's practice squad. He's only an option in two-kicker formats. 

RELATED: 

Matt Gay

SOURCE: Eric D. Williams on Twitter 

Dec 10, 2020, 3:36 PM ET

 

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Rams K Matt Gay (shoulder) is active for Week 14 against the Patriots. 

Gay isn't a great fantasy option for a contest with a 43.5 over/under. Inactive for the Rams are K Austin MacGinnis, RB Ray Calais, RB Xavier Jones, OLB Terrell Lewis, C Brian Allen and WR Trishton Jackson. 

SOURCE: Eric Williams on Twitter 

Dec 10, 2020, 6:57 PM ET

 

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Zane Gonzalez (back) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Giants.

Gonzalez will miss at least one game with his back injury. The Cardinals promoted Mike Nugent from the practice squad to replace Gonzalez.

Dec 12, 2020, 12:46 PM ET

 

 

[crushedspirit 122]

That Zane injury surprised me as I heard nothing about a back issue prior to Friday being limited at practice.

[Warmest Regards 1]

With Zane out- my options are:

 

Zuerlein DAL, @ CIN

Gould SF, vs WAS

Gano NYG, vs ARI

Fairbairn HOU @ CHI

Hopkins WAS @ SF

Wright PIT @ BUF

Nugent ARI @ NYG - Zane's replacement

Not sure what to do, was counting on Zane. Any good streaming options week 14 out of this bunch? Leaning Zuerlein since CIN has given up 10+ fantasy points to kickers 7 games this year

Edited December 12, 2020 by Warmest Regards

[FairWarning 670]

I would look at Gano, Hopkins, Fairbairn, Gould

Edited December 12, 2020 by FairWarning

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Jaguars promoted K Aldrick Rosas from the practice squad.

In what is seemingly the Jaguars' millionth kicker transaction of 2020, Chase McLaughlin has been waived. The Jags are headed into a potential shootout with the Titans, but Rosas is not on the Week 14 streaming radar. 

RELATED: 

Chase McLaughlin

Dec 12, 2020, 4:42 PM ET

 

 

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AUSTIN SEIBERT TIME IN CINCINNATI

Randy Bullock is inactive.

Presumably performance related.

-QG

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Adam  Schefter @AdamSchefter

Vikings’ K Dan Bailey has missed four kicks that would have accounted for 10 points today.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1338219675537321990?s=21

[SoBeDad 2,291]

1 hour ago, Faust said:

Adam  Schefter @AdamSchefter

Vikings’ K Dan Bailey has missed four kicks that would have accounted for 10 points today.

https://twitter.com/adamschefter/status/1338219675537321990?s=21

Lutz also missed his first FG. Not a good day for Bailey who was 27 of 29 in 2019. Lutz is in a mini-slump, missing 2 in a row and 3 of his last 5 FGs.

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Jets claimed K Chase McLaughlin off waivers from Jaguars.

Sergio Castillo missed three of his four field goal tries in the first half of Sunday's blowout to Seattle, forcing the team to look elsewhere for his inevitable replacement. McLaughlin meanwhile made 4-of-5 field goals and 3-of-4 extra points in three appearances for Jacksonville this year. Expect Castillo to be waived in the coming days.

SOURCE: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter

Dec 14, 2020, 4:47 PM ET

 

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Broncos placed K Brandon McManus on the reserve/COVID list.

McManus checked into a local hotel on Monday where he'll self-isolate for the next five days. The Broncos have K Taylor Russolino on the practice squad and can activate him to the 53-man roster if McManus can’t turn around for Saturday. There's still a chance he's cleared in time for kick-off with five consecutive days of negative tests.

SOURCE: Brandon McManus on Twitter

Dec 14, 2020, 4:44 PM ET

 

 

[doeseatplace 351]

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The Jets signing a kicker off the Jags scrap heap is so 2020. 

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Jets waived K Sergio Castillo. 

Castillo was part of "Shank Sunday" around the league, missing three field goals in the Jets' 40-3 loss to the Seahawks. Sam Ficken (groin), who is eligible to return from injured reserve, will presumably be activated to start against the Rams. He will find himself in the K30-32 range for the fantasy semis. 

RELATED: 

Sam Ficken

, New York Jets

SOURCE: Brian Costello on Twitter 

Dec 15, 2020, 4:25 PM ET

 

 

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Bucs placed K Ryan Succop on the reserve/COVID-19 list. 

The Bucs' entire specialist trio of Succop, P Bradley Pinion and LS Zach Triner have landed on the coronavirus list. It is unclear which of the three, if any, are positive. The most likely assumption is that one is positive and the other two are close contacts. Whoever is positive will be ineligible for Sunday's game against the Falcons, one that will produce fantasy relevance for kickers. Greg Joseph is the next man up for the Bucs. 

RELATED: 

Bradley Pinion

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Dec 15, 2020, 4:04 PM ET

 

 

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MATT GAY: AN IDEAL WEEK 15 PLAY

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Fantasy Football Kicker Guide Week 15 (2020)

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Coach Mike Zimmer: 'We'll see' whether Minnesota Vikings' Dan Bailey kicks Sunday

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Who's the Jaguars' kicker this week? It's been historic, wacky and wild

[sho nuff 16,923]

Been riding Koo for a few weeks now...but TB pretty stingy against kickers.  And Bass is out there tempting me...same with Matt Gay.

I love FF and second guessing everything I do...yippeee

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Taylor Russolino will kick for the Broncos on Saturday against the Bills. 

Brandon McManus, who was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list this week, would have been eligible for a Sunday game. Denver takes on Buffalo in a Saturday matchup, meaning the Broncos will be without their big-footed kicker. In his place will be Russolino, who played in the XFL this year. He shouldn't be rostered in fantasy leagues as the Broncos are underdogs and therefore unlikely to be in position to attempt field goals. 

RELATED: 

Brandon McManus

SOURCE: 9New.com 

Dec 17, 2020, 1:35 PM ET

 

 

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Zane Gonzalez (back) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. 

Gonzalez missed Week 14 against the Giants with the back issue. Mike Nugent stepped in and nailed four field goals on his way to becoming the week's highest scoring kicker. Nugent is in a good spot this week against the Eagles since the Cardinals are favored. 

RELATED: 

Mike Nugent

SOURCE: Darren Urban on Twitter 

Dec 17, 2020, 4:24 PM ET

 

[rockaction 24,846]

Just FYI for all those out there. I know you're picking on points allowed by the defense, and the Jets are bad, but so is Matt Gay (watch -- he now sets a modern record for points scored or something). I have a choice and am rolling with Carlson tonight against LAC. Sanders is also available, but I don't trust Tua and the no WR offense they've got right now. Lynn Bowden? No thanks. No Gaskin or Ahmed, maybe? How will they move the ball?

Ugh. Lot of questions this important weekend in FF.

[sho nuff 16,923]

20 minutes ago, rockaction said:

Just FYI for all those out there. I know you're picking on points allowed by the defense, and the Jets are bad, but so is Matt Gay (watch -- he now sets a modern record for points scored or something). I have a choice and am rolling with Carlson tonight against LAC. Sanders is also available, but I don't trust Tua and the no WR offense they've got right now. Lynn Bowden? No thanks. No Gaskin or Ahmed, maybe? How will they move the ball?

Ugh. Lot of questions this important weekend in FF.

Its part of why it is still so hard some times to trust Koo...the Falcons are so meh.  But Ryan and Co seem just good enough to get into FG range and then squander a TD chance and settle for FGs which has worked so far...Buffalo decent at that too.  Which is why I go back and forth between Koo and Bass.  Just don't want to miss that Koo 18 point game to settle for Bass getting 11 and lose a close semi final.

And yeah...I entertained Gay much less than the other two. 

[Keith1 111]

14 hours ago, rockaction said:

Just FYI for all those out there. I know you're picking on points allowed by the defense, and the Jets are bad, but so is Matt Gay (watch -- he now sets a modern record for points scored or something). I have a choice and am rolling with Carlson tonight against LAC. Sanders is also available, but I don't trust Tua and the no WR offense they've got right now. Lynn Bowden? No thanks. No Gaskin or Ahmed, maybe? How will they move the ball?

Ugh. Lot of questions this important weekend in FF.

I also rolled with Carlson. Got us 9 points. I am satisfied with that. Could have been substantially worse. 

[kyoun1e 897]

14 hours ago, rockaction said:

Just FYI for all those out there. I know you're picking on points allowed by the defense, and the Jets are bad, but so is Matt Gay (watch -- he now sets a modern record for points scored or something). I have a choice and am rolling with Carlson tonight against LAC. Sanders is also available, but I don't trust Tua and the no WR offense they've got right now. Lynn Bowden? No thanks. No Gaskin or Ahmed, maybe? How will they move the ball?

Ugh. Lot of questions this important weekend in FF.

Is Gay that terrible?

He's universally the highest ranked kicker I see left in waivers. Since I'm a "drop a kicker every week into waivers" guy I have my eye on him. The matchup is certainly there for a lot of opportunities.

It's either him, Succup, or Boswell.

[rockaction 24,846]

1 hour ago, kyoun1e said:

Is Gay that terrible?

He's universally the highest ranked kicker I see left in waivers. Since I'm a "drop a kicker every week into waivers" guy I have my eye on him. The matchup is certainly there for a lot of opportunities.

It's either him, Succup, or Boswell.

He got cut by the Bucs after being a draft pick, if I'm not mistaken. So not so good. I don't know if his inaccuracy will outweigh his volume. Likely not, and he's consensus #1 based on that. I didn't go with him and took the nine. What's your floor requirement? It is the Jets, after all. 

Edited December 18, 2020 by rockaction

[rockaction 24,846]

1 hour ago, Keith1 said:

I also rolled with Carlson. Got us 9 points. I am satisfied with that. Could have been substantially worse. 

Yeah. That had the makings of a five point game. I'll breathe a sigh and take it. I shoot for 9-11, so that's not bad.

[kyoun1e 897]

10 minutes ago, rockaction said:

He got cut by the Bucs after being a draft pick, if I'm not mistaken. So not so good. I don't know if his inaccuracy will outweigh his volume. Likely not, and he's consensus #1 based on that. I didn't go with him and took the nine. What's your floor requirement? It is the Jets, after all. 

Went Succup instead. He's off the Covid list and is indoors @ATL. 

Gotta think off the bye and needing a win TB controls this game. And Brady and that offense usually have enough misfires in the redzone to give Succup opportunities.

May switch to Gay at the last moment if I feel like I really need a chance at some silly K output. Feel like Gay could give you 15+ points, but could also be terrible and give you negaive 1 left and right and drive you nuts.

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Jets activated K Sam Ficken (groin) from injured reserve.

Ficken has been out since Week 11. He's 9-of-10 on field goals and 8-of-10 on extra points this season. The Jets recently cut replacement K Sergio Castillo.

Dec 18, 2020, 11:59 AM ET