Considering all of the impact on a kicker choice — matchups, the weather, the efficiency of the offense, and more — there is a lot to think about when streaming the position. Here are our fantasy football kicker rankings and streaming options for Week 5.
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Top Kicker Streamers for Week 5
Week 5 Byes: Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Brett Maher, LAR (vs. PHI) – 13% rostered
Los Angeles Rams kicker Brett Maher has quietly been putting together a great fantasy season and is consistently performing above expectations. Every week so far, he has topped his projected weekly score and has hit a total of 12 field goals and eight extra points. He has also made three field goals longer than 50 yards.
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The Rams play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5, and with QB Matthew Stafford having some issues completing drives, Maher could have a lot of field goal opportunities.
Riley Patterson, DET (vs. CAR) – 35% rostered
This high-powered Detroit Lions offense has another game at home, and kicker Riley Patterson should have another solid performance. Last week, he gave fantasy managers two field goals and four extra points. Patterson is a good stream this week.
Greg Joseph, MIN (vs. KC) – 11% rostered
Looking at the Week 5 slate, this game might have the most chance to hit the highest combined score. Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph only had extra points on Sunday against Carolina. Still, playing against a tough defense in Kansas City next week, some of those extra points could turn into field goal opportunities. Add that the game is inside a dome in Minnesota, and Joseph is a good streaming option.
All of the kicker streamers listed below are available in 50% of Yahoo leagues.
Kicker Rankings for Week 5
1. Harrison Butker, KC (at MIN)
2. Jake Elliott, PHI (at LAR)
3. Justin Tucker, BAL (at PIT)
4. Tyler Bass, BUF (vs. JAX)
5. Jason Sanders, MIA (vs. NYG)
6. Jake Moody, SF (vs. DAL)
7. Matt Gay, IND (vs. TEN)
8. Brandon McManus, JAX (at BUF)
9. Riley Patterson, DET (vs. CAR)
10. Greg Joseph, MIN (vs. KC)
11. Brandon Aubrey, DAL (at SF)
12. Evan McPherson, CIN (at ARI)
13. Younghoe Koo, ATL (vs. HOU)
14. Daniel Carlson, LV (vs. GB)
15. Wil Lutz, DEN (vs. NYJ)
16. Brett Maher, LAR (vs. PHI)
17. Eddy Pineiro, CAR (at DET)
18. Graham Gano, NYG (at MIA)
19. Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU (at ATL)
20. Blake Grupe, NO (at NE)
21. Chris Boswell, PIT (vs. BAL)
22. Anders Carlson, GB (at LV)
23. Cairo Santos, CHI (at WAS)
24. Nick Folk, TEN (at IND)