Week 1 of the fantasy football season has arrived, and it’s more important than ever to know which players deserve a place in your starting lineup. Considering player talent, recent form, and matchups, we’ve put together our PFSN consensus Week 1 kicker rankings.
These rankings were last updated at 7:00 AM ET on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Week 1 Fantasy Kicker Rankings
1) Jake Bates, K | Detroit Lions (at GB)
2) Wil Lutz, K | Denver Broncos (vs. TEN)
3) Brandon Aubrey, K | Dallas Cowboys (at PHI)
4) Evan McPherson, K | Cincinnati Bengals (at CLE)
5) Ka’imi Fairbairn, K | Houston Texans (at LAR)
6) Cam Little, K | Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. CAR)
7) Cameron Dicker, K | Los Angeles Chargers (vs. KC)
8) Chase McLaughlin, K | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at ATL)
9) Jake Elliott, K | Philadelphia Eagles (vs. DAL)
10) Harrison Butker, K | Kansas City Chiefs (at LAC)
11) Chad Ryland, K | Arizona Cardinals (at NO)
12) Younghoe Koo, K | Atlanta Falcons (vs. TB)
13) Matt Gay, K | Washington Commanders (vs. NYG)
14) Chris Boswell, K | Pittsburgh Steelers (at NYJ)
15) Jake Moody, K | San Francisco 49ers (at SEA)
16) Tyler Loop, K | Baltimore Ravens (at BUF)
17) Joshua Karty, K | Los Angeles Rams (vs. HOU)
18) Brandon McManus, K | Green Bay Packers (vs. DET)
19) Matt Prater, K | Buffalo Bills (vs. BAL)
20) Joey Slye, K | Tennessee Titans (at DEN)
Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles
Jake Elliott heads into 2025 as one of the most consistent fantasy kickers, fresh off a season where he went 31 for 34 on field goals (91.2%) and a perfect 42 for 42 on extra points. Elliott has long been trusted from distance, connecting on six field goals of 50+ yards last year, tying for third-most in the league. His accuracy and range make him a steady week-to-week option regardless of matchup.
The Eagles’ offense ranked eighth in scoring last season at 24.9 points per game, and with Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, and Saquon Barkley leading a balanced attack, Elliott should continue to see a healthy mix of extra point attempts and longer kicks when drives stall. While his ceiling may not match the sheer volume of Brandon Aubrey, Elliott’s blend of efficiency, reliability, and strong team context keeps him firmly in the top-10 fantasy kicker conversation heading into 2025.
