Kickers continue to be one of the most unpredictable positions in fantasy football. Over the years, statistics have shown that their drafting position has little correlation to their final performance, making roster decisions regarding kickers particularly challenging for general managers. The inconsistency of scoring from week to week further complicates matters, with kickers often failing to live up to projected points. With a tight scoring range between top performers and average kickers, many fantasy managers choose to carry only one kicker, leaving numerous starting options available on waivers.
Each week, a strategy worth considering is to switch kickers based on matchups, which can help maximize scoring potential without dedicating significant resources to the position. This week’s analysis highlights the performances of kickers who are still available in over 50% of fantasy leagues.
In Week 11, the following kicker results were notable:
– **Andy Borregales** converted 2 field goals (2 attempts) and successfully executed 3 extra points, resulting in a total of 9 points, placing him 13th among kickers for the week.
– **Lucas Havrisik** faced a challenging outing with no field goals and only 1 extra point, resulting in just 1 point. His performance was hindered by missed extra point attempts and is expected to be reviewed by the Packers in the future.
– **Harrison Mevis** also struggled, scoring 3 points without any field goal attempts, leaving him ranked 26th among kickers.
– **Riley Patterson** had a solid week, connecting on 3 field goals and adding an extra point for a total of 10 points, tying for 6th among kickers, showcasing the potential of the Dolphins’ offense.
– **Jake Elliott** matched Patterson’s performance with 3 field goals and 1 extra point, also scoring 10 points and tying for 6th place.
To date, the “Rent-a-Kicker” strategy has proven fruitful, with 55 recommendations averaging 7.44 points per week, slightly trailing behind the long-run average of 7.67 points. Notably, the three top picks have averaged 7.48 points, positioning them well in comparison to the average points of the top 12 kickers determined by preseason ADP.
Looking ahead to Week 12, teams with favorable matchups based on projected totals from Vegas will be key to identifying potential kicker options. The analysis aims to highlight kickers who may not yet be on many rosters but present an opportunity for fantasy managers to capitalize on advantageous matchups, further emphasizing the importance and potential of a matchup-driven strategy for kickers in fantasy football.