Fantasy Kicker Rankings Week 5: Who to begin, sit at kicker in fantasy soccer

Our Week 5 fantasy kicker rankings function a whole lot of the identical top-15 kickers as our older editions, however after a month of outcomes, we’re beginning to see some tendencies (and sleepers) emerge. Guys like Greg Joseph, Nick People, and Dustin Hopkins appear to be they’re on their methods to breakout seasons, however there are nonetheless loads of preseason darlings doing effectively.

We even have some defensive stats to base our rankings on, although, as we at all times warning, fantasy factors in opposition to solely imply a lot for kickers. That stated, it is not shocking to see groups just like the Jets, Lions, Jaguars, Seahawks, and Vikings close to the highest of the checklist, however the Bears, Steelers, and Dolphins aren’t essentially groups we anticipated kickers to be having huge video games in opposition to. You will see a whole lot of kickers dealing with these groups in our prime 12 this week, nevertheless it’s not simply due to the matchups — it is also as a result of these kickers are taking part in effectively.

WEEK 5 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Operating again | Large receiver | Tight finish | D/ST

On the opposite aspect of that coin, the Broncos, Panthers, Chiefs, Payments, and Cardinals have been notably stingy in opposition to kickers. The group that stands out there may be the Chiefs, who’ve been giving up a bunch of whole factors however apparently not a ton to kickers. That does not really feel like one thing that can final all season, which is why we’re not hesitating to rank Payments kicker Tyler Bass within the prime 10 this week. We’re additionally not apprehensive about Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. The Chiefs have the sort of offense that may transfer the ball in opposition to anybody, and it looks as if solely a matter of time earlier than Butker will get going.

WEEK 5 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Operating again | Large receiver | Tight finish | D/ST

As at all times, we’ve got to focus on the important thing indoor kickers who’re in no hazard of being affected by the weather. Daniel Carlson (vs. Bears), Younghoe Koo (vs. Jets), Matt Prater (vs. 49ers), Greg Zuerlein (vs. Giants), Greg Joseph (vs. Lions), Nick People (@ Texans), Graham Gano (@ Cowboys), and Robbie Gould (@ Cardinals), if wholesome, are all viable choices who will not require late-week climate checks.

Clearly, kicker is probably the most unpredictable place in fantasy, so there is no excellent method to choose your starter. There’s at all times going to be a component of luck, however when you discover some confirmed guys in good situations and even a semi-favorable matchup, you ought to be high-quality. Do not waste your time overthinking this place, however thanks for losing your time studying this intro.

Word We’ll replace these kicker rankings as wanted all through the week, so verify again for the newest participant motion.

Fantasy Kicker Rankings Week 5: Who to begin, sit in fantasy soccer