If you happened to lose your fantasy football matchup because Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell nailed all six of his field goal attempts in Week 1, then you have my condolences. Yet, it is an example of how important a quality fantasy kicker can be to your fantasy success.
Here is a closer look at my kicker rankings for your fantasy football team entering Week 2.
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1) Brandon Aubrey | Dallas Cowboys (vs. NO)
2) Evan McPherson | Cincinnati Bengals (at KC)
3) Chris Boswell | Pittsburgh Steelers (at DEN)
4) Harrison Butker | Kansas City Chiefs (vs. CIN)
5) Ka’imi Fairbairn | Houston Texans (vs. CHI)
6) Justin Tucker | Baltimore Ravens (vs. LV)
7) Jake Elliott | Philadelphia Eagles (vs. ATL)
8) Younghoe Koo | Atlanta Falcons (at PHI)
9) Chase McLaughlin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at DET)
10) Tyler Bass | Buffalo Bills (at MIA)
11) Jason Sanders | Miami Dolphins (vs. BUF)
12) Cameron Dicker | Los Angeles Chargers (at CAR)
13) Jake Bates | Detroit Lions (vs. TB)
14) Jake Moody | San Francisco 49ers (at MIN)
15) Cairo Santos | Chicago Bears (at HOU)
16) Jason Myers | Seattle Seahawks (at NE)
17) Blake Grupe | New Orleans Saints (at DAL)
18) Cam Little | Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CLE)
19) Dustin Hopkins | Cleveland Browns (at JAX)
20) Daniel Carlson | Las Vegas Raiders (at BAL)
21) Joshua Karty | Los Angeles Rams (at ARI)
22) Greg Zuerlein | New York Jets (at TEN)
23) Matt Prater | Arizona Cardinals (vs. LAR)
24) Graham Gano | New York Giants (at WAS)
25) Will Reichard | Minnesota Vikings (vs. SF)
26) Eddy Piñeiro | Carolina Panthers (vs. LAC)
27) Brayden Narveson | Green Bay Packers (vs. IND)
28) Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos (vs. PIT)
29) Nick Folk | Tennessee Titans (vs. NYJ)
30) Joey Slye | New England Patriots (vs. SEA)
The Top Kickers To Start in Week 2
Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers (at DEN)
In the world of streaming kickers, find one who’s running hot. No kicker had a better Week 1 than Boswell of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who managed to go 6-for-6 with his field-goal attempts against the Atlanta Falcons.
As if hitting all six field goal attempts wasn’t impressive enough, consider that three of those conversions came from 50+ yards.
You don’t need me to tell you how outstanding that is, but I am here to suggest you put Boswell in your fantasy lineup if the Steelers’ offense continues to struggle to finish drives once they enter the opponent’s side of the field.
Pittsburgh is set to square off against a Denver Broncos offense starting a rookie quarterback in Week 2, which could make for a low-scoring affair where field goals may be the main source of points.
Chase McLaughlin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at DET)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense managed to generate seven scoring drives against the Washington Commanders. The four that ended in touchdowns featured scores that emanated from Baker Mayfield’s arm, while the other three culminated in Chase McLaughlin’s field goals.
The Bucs could find themselves in a shootout in Week 2 against a Detroit Lions defense that gave up 387 total yards in regulation against a Los Angeles Rams offense that has been decimated by injuries along the offensive line, wide receiver, and tight end.
If the Bucs’ offense continues to operate like it did against the Commanders, then McLaughlin feels like a solid streaming option in a potentially high-scoring affair in the Motor City.