Finding the right kicker can often be the difference between a win and a loss in fantasy football, and Week 3 is loaded with intriguing streaming options. Daniel Carlson remains a trustworthy leg despite the Raiders’ early struggles, Joey Slye is off to a blazing start in Tennessee, and Spencer Schrader is becoming impossible to ignore as the top kicker in fantasy through two weeks. If consistency, big leg potential, and plenty of kicking opportunities are needed, these three are the priority adds for this weekend.
Daniel Carlson, K, Las Vegas Raiders (at WAS)
The Las Vegas Raiders had a miserable day against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 2, but their kicker, Daniel Carlson, performed very well. The veteran kicker made all three of his field goal attempts, including one from over 50 yards.
The Raiders now face a Washington Commanders team that is middle of the pack in yards allowed but has given up just three touchdowns in two games. Geno Smith will be looking to bounce back from a horrendous showing against the Chargers, but the Raiders may again be looking to Carlson for their points.
Carlson tied three other kickers for the seventh-most fantasy points at the position in Week 2, and another top-10 finish this weekend wouldn’t be a surprise.
Joey Slye, K, Tennessee Titans (vs. IND)
Joey Slye has put together back-to-back top-four fantasy weeks at the kicker position to start the year. The Titans have shown signs of life in the early weeks, but have largely struggled to put it all together with Cam Ward finding his feet.
That may continue in Week 3 against the Colts, whose defense was massively underestimated heading into the season. The Titans’ offense scored just one touchdown in their opening two games, but moved the ball far more effectively in Week 2.
Slye, meanwhile, has made all eight of his field goals thus far, including one from 57 yards. The veteran kicker hit from over 60 yards in both of the two seasons before this one, and is still getting it done in 2025.
Spencer Schrader, K, Indianapolis Colts (at TEN)
This may be the last week that Spencer Schrader is available on waivers in your league. The top kicker in fantasy football through two weeks, Schrader has averaged a massive 17 fantasy points per game.
The fact that the Colts are represented in three of the four positions on this list proves that fantasy managers struggle to trust the team’s early-season form. However, just like their quarterback and defense, the team’s kicker is difficult to ignore after two impressive weeks.
Schrader has made all nine field goal attempts and remained perfect on five extra points. The Colts may slow down at some point, but it would be a surprise if it were against the Titans, who have allowed the sixth-most net yards (756 – total yards minus sack yards) in the NFL this season.
Week 3 Fantasy Kicker Rankings
1) Brandon Aubrey | Dallas Cowboys (at CHI)
2) Cam Little | Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU)
3) Ka’imi Fairbairn | Houston Texans (at JAX)
4) Tyler Loop | Baltimore Ravens (vs. DET)
5) Chris Boswell | Pittsburgh Steelers (at NE)
6) Cameron Dicker | Los Angeles Chargers (vs. DEN)
7) Matt Prater | Buffalo Bills (vs. MIA)
8) Chase McLaughlin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. NYJ)
9) Harrison Butker | Kansas City Chiefs (at NYG)
10) Will Reichard | Minnesota Vikings (vs. CIN)
11) Chad Ryland | Arizona Cardinals (at SF)
12) Jake Bates | Detroit Lions (at BAL)
13) Brandon McManus | Green Bay Packers (at CLE)
14) Jake Elliott | Philadelphia Eagles (vs. LAR)
15) Evan McPherson | Cincinnati Bengals (at MIN)
16) Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos (at LAC)
17) Spencer Shrader | Indianapolis Colts (at TEN)
18) Matt Gay | Washington Commanders (vs. LV)
19) Jason Myers | Seattle Seahawks (vs. NO)
20) Daniel Carlson | Las Vegas Raiders (at WAS)
21) Joshua Karty | Los Angeles Rams (at PHI)
22) Joey Slye | Tennessee Titans (vs. IND)
23) Cairo Santos | Chicago Bears (vs. DAL)
24) Graham Gano | New York Giants (vs. KC)
25) Blake Grupe | New Orleans Saints (at SEA)