Picking which kicker to start can seem like the least fun part of fantasy football.
However, this is where your other league mates are going to be lazy and not focus enough attention.
Use this to your advantage and make sure that you have the best possible kicker in your lineup every week.
To help you out, I put together this summary of our top 10 ranked kickers for week 5.
You can also check out our full list of Kicker rankings or use our free who should I start tool for an interactive way to use our fantasy football rankings.
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Lastly, the Steelers, Bears, Packers and Falcons have a bye this week so keep that in mind when setting your lineup.
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Full Rankings
If you want to dive head-first into the full set of projections for this week, here are our rankings for each format:
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Rankings Summary
1. Tyler Loop - PK (BAL)
Tyler Loop kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points versus the Kansas City Chiefs last week. He faces the Houston Texans this week. We're projecting him for 3.6 attempts, 2.9 field goals and 1.6 extra points.
2. Riley Patterson - PK (MIA)
We're projecting 3.5 attempts, 2.8 field goals and 1.8 extra points for Riley Patterson this week as he faces the Panthers. Patterson kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 3 extra points versus the New York Jets last week.
3. Joshua Karty - PK (LAR)
Joshua Karty is up against the 49ers this week. We're projecting him for 3.2 attempts, 2.6 field goals and 2.1 extra points. Karty kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 3 extra points versus the Indianapolis Colts last week.
4. Chad Ryland - PK (ARI)
We're projecting 3.3 attempts, 2.7 field goals and 1.9 extra points for Chad Ryland this week as he faces the Titans. Against the Seahawks last week, Ryland kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points.
5. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Jake Bates is playing against the Cincinnati Bengals this week. Our system projects him for 3.3 attempts, 2.7 field goals and 1.7 extra points. Against the Browns last week, Bates kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 4 extra points.
6. Matt Prater - PK (BUF)
We're projecting 3.3 attempts, 2.6 field goals and 1.8 extra points for Matt Prater this week as he faces the Patriots. Prater played against the New Orleans Saints last week. He kicked 1 attempt, 1 field goal and 4 extra points.
7. Andre Szmyt - PK (CLE)
Andre Szmyt is up against the Vikings this week. Our system projects him for 3.4 attempts, 2.7 field goals and 1.4 extra points. Szmyt kicked 2 attempts, 1 field goal and 1 extra point versus the Detroit Lions last week.
8. Cam Little - PK (JAX)
Last week, Cam Little faced the 49ers. He kicked 3 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points. He is playing against the Kansas City Chiefs this week. We're projecting him for 3.3 attempts, 2.6 field goals and 1.7 extra points.
9. Will Reichard - PK (MIN)
Against the Steelers last week, Will Reichard kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 1 extra point. Will Reichard is against the Browns this week and is projected for 3.4 attempts, 2.7 field goals and 1.2 extra points.
10. Eddy Piñeiro - PK (SF)
We're projecting 3.2 attempts, 2.6 field goals and 1.5 extra points for Eddy Piñeiro this week as he faces the Rams. Last week, Piñeiro faced the Jaguars. He kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 1 extra point.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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