FANTASY FOOTBALL: Justin Tucker remains the top dog among kickers

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While we wouldn’t recommend jumping early on a kicker in your draft, there are a few that can be difference makers out there.

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1. Justin Tucker, BAL

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37 FGs, 31 PATs, 164 points.

He’s the king of kickers and one of the best to ever play the position.

2. Tyler Bass, BUF

27 FGs, 48 PATs, 143 points.

Since being drafted three years ago, Bass has been an excellent fantasy asset on a high-scoring offence.

3. Daniel Carlson, LV

34 FGs, 35 PATs, 162 points.

Was Tucker’s only real rival last year thanks to his ability to boot long field goals.

4. Harrison Butker, KC

18 FGs, 38 PATs, 102 points.

Had averaged 29 FGs and 47 PATs per season until being hindered by an ankle injury for most of 2022.

5. Evan McPherson, CIN

24 FGs, 40 PATs, 131 points.

Took a step back in his sophomore season, but has been excellent from 50+ yards, going 14/16.

6. Younghoe Koo, ATL

32 FGs, 33 PATs, 152 points.

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Has been excellent in Atlanta, hitting more than 90% of his FGs over his three and half seasons there.

7. Cameron Dicker, LAC

21 FGs, 24 PATs, 94 points.

Beat out Dustin Hopkins in training camp to keep the job he earned midway through last year.

8. Jake Elliott, PHI

20 FGs, 51 PATs, 122 points.

While he led the NFL in PATs, Elliott was tied for the fewest FGAs of kickers that played 16+ games.

9. Jason Sanders, MIA

26 FGs, 41 PATs, 135 points.

Accuracy issues have held back Sanders from repeating his success as the top fantasy kicker in 2020.

10. Nick Folk, NE

32 FGs, 32 PATs, 146 points.

Has finished among the top-scoring kickers over the past two years thanks to an abundance of FG attempts.

11. Brandon McManus, JAX

28 FGs, 25 PATs, 135 points.

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The former Bronco has proven to have a big leg and gets a boost heading to a better offence.

12. Jason Myers, SEA

34 FGs, 41 PATs, 159 points.

Was tied for second in field goals made last year, but didn’t do as well from long range as others.

13. Jake Moody, SF

2023 rookie

The 49ers invested a third-round pick in him and looked good in camp before suffering an injury.

14. Riley Patterson, DET

30 FGs, 36 PATs, 140 points.

His move from the Jaguars to the Lions should actually help considering he’ll play in a dome.

15. Greg Zuerlein, NYJ

30 FGs, 28 PATs, 139 points.

Accuracy has been an issue, but hasn’t stopped him from being a top-12 kicker the past three years.

THE NEXT 5

Greg Joseph, MIN

26 FGs, 40 PATs, 133 points.

Matt Gay, IND

28 FGs, 31 PATs, 133 points.

Wil Lutz, NO

23 FGs, 33 PATs, 114 points.

Chris Boswell, PIT

20 FGs, 18 PATs, 97 points.

Brandon Aubrey, DAL

Did not play in 2022

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