Every point matters in Week 15, which is the first playoff week for most fantasy football leagues. With all 32 teams in action, managers have plenty of options to choose from to ensure they’re maximizing their lineups in a win-or-go-home situation.
Below we take a look at a trio of kickers who would be strong streaming options for needy fantasy managers.
Jake Moody
San Francisco 49ers (vs. LAR)
One of the highest-scoring kickers over the first month of the season, San Francisco 49ers K Jake Moody’s season has taken a downturn since suffering a high ankle sprain in Week 5. Moody missed four games on injured reserve and has missed an NFL-high five field goals since his return in Week 10.
However, three of those misses came in his first game back, while the other two were in a Buffalo snowstorm. In Week 15, Moody gets a matchup against a Los Angeles Rams team that ranks bottom 10 in points per game allowed to kickers.
Moody is available in nearly two-thirds of ESPN leagues, though his ownership is nearly doubled on Yahoo. If his prior manager grew impatient with his injury and struggles, Moody could be a good add given the matchup.
Will Reichard
Minnesota Vikings (vs. CHI)
Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard began the season a perfect 14 of 14 on field-goal attempts before suffering a quad injury in Week 9. The injury caused him to miss both field-goal attempts in that game and end up on injured reserve.
However, Reichard returned on Sunday and should once again be a viable option down the stretch. The Chicago Bears are an above-average matchup in terms of points per game allowed to kickers, and Reichard gets the advantage of kicking indoors for this contest.
Due to his injury, Reichard is rostered in roughly 7% of both ESPN and Yahoo leagues. But given his early-season track record and his first game being out of the way, he’s a strong addition for the fantasy playoffs.
Cade York
Cincinnati Bengals (at TEN)
This is one where you’re relying on the offense more than the kicker’s track record. Cade York is expected to kick for the Cincinnati Bengals for the rest of the season, with Evan McPherson (groin) on injured reserve.
York missed both of his field-goal attempts in Week 1 for the Washington Commanders and was subsequently cut, making him hard to predict ahead of his Bengals debut on Monday Night Football.
Given that shaky track record, he hasn’t been picked up in many fantasy leagues (5% rostered on Yahoo, 0.4% on ESPN).
The Tennessee Titans are an above-average matchup in terms of points per game allowed to kickers, and York’s presence in a high-powered offense should lead to plenty of opportunities. If his Monday night debut isn’t a disaster, consider adding York if you’re a deeper-league manager in need.
