Finding reliable kickers can make or break your fantasy football week, especially when you’re streaming the position. The waiver wire often holds hidden gems that can provide consistent scoring while flying under the radar. This week presents some intriguing options that could give you a significant edge over opponents who haven’t done their homework.
Week 4 Kicker Rankings
1) Brandon Aubrey | Dallas Cowboys (vs. GB)
2) Brandon McManus | Green Bay Packers (at DAL)
3) Cameron Dicker | Los Angeles Chargers (at NYG)
4) Matt Prater | Buffalo Bills (vs. NO)
5) Ka’imi Fairbairn | Houston Texans (vs. TEN)
6) Harrison Butker | Kansas City Chiefs (vs. BAL)
7) Cam Little | Jacksonville Jaguars (at SF)
8) Chris Boswell | Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. MIN (Ireland))
9) Jake Elliott | Philadelphia Eagles (at TB)
10) Tyler Loop | Baltimore Ravens (at KC)
11) Chad Ryland | Arizona Cardinals (vs. SEA)
12) Joshua Karty | Los Angeles Rams (vs. IND)
13) Chase McLaughlin | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. PHI)
14) Spencer Shrader | Indianapolis Colts (at LAR)
15) Eddy Piniero | San Francisco 49ers (vs. JAX)
16) Wil Lutz | Denver Broncos (vs. CIN)
17) Andy Borregales | New England Patriots (vs. CAR)
18) Evan McPherson | Cincinnati Bengals (at DEN)
19) Will Reichard | Minnesota Vikings (vs. PIT (Ireland))
20) Jason Myers | Seattle Seahawks (at ARI)
21) Cairo Santos | Chicago Bears (at LV)
22) Jake Bates | Detroit Lions (vs. CLE)
23) Matt Gay | Washington Commanders (at ATL)
24) Daniel Carlson | Las Vegas Raiders (vs. CHI)
25) Parker Romo | Atlanta Falcons (vs. WAS)
Matt Prater, K, Buffalo Bills (vs. NOR)
Matt Prater is still available in over half of Yahoo leagues, despite being the kicker for the Buffalo Bills, whose offense is among the very best in the NFL. Buffalo is one of only four teams to have topped 100 points over the first three weeks of the season, and Prater has played his part.
The veteran is the fourth-best kicker in fantasy football this year, tied with Jason Myers (Seahawks), whose five extra points helped him to 17 points in Week 3 (tied-second among kickers).
This week, Prater faces the same New Orleans team that gave up all those points to Myers in Week 3. The Bills might not have an easier game all season than this one, and Prater is good enough to remain your kicker until Buffalo’s Week 7 bye.
Brandon McManus, K, Green Bay Packers (at DAL)
Brandon McManus feels like an odd recommendation here, having missed a field goal in each of his last two games. However, Sunday’s blocked attempt against the Cleveland Browns was hardly a miss, and he has earned the benefit of the doubt since joining the Green Bay Packers last season.
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This week, the Packers face the Dallas Cowboys, who were just blown away by the Chicago Bears’ offense. Four different players caught touchdown passes. The Cowboys have now allowed 92 points through three weeks, the fifth-most of any team in the NFL.
The Packers haven’t been as impressive on offense as the Bears were in Week 3, but have played far better defenses than Dallas’. McManus should be busy in Week 4 and is available almost everywhere.
