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 1.
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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No teams have a bye week this week, so you have a full slate of players to choose from.
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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:
You can also get custom rankings tailored to your league with our import tool. It's part of the Premium Membership.
Rankings Summary
1. Brandon Aubrey - PK (DAL)
Brandon Aubrey had a bye last week. We're projecting 2.2 attempts, 2.0 field goals and 2.7 extra points for Brandon Aubrey this week as he faces the Giants.
2. Jason Myers - PK (SEA)
Jason Myers was on bye last week. Our system projects Jason Myers for 2.1 attempts, 1.9 field goals and 2.6 extra points versus the Patriots this week.
3. Cameron Dicker - PK (LAC)
Cameron Dicker was on bye last week. He is playing against the Arizona Cardinals this week. Our system projects him for 2.1 attempts, 2.0 field goals and 2.4 extra points.
4. Ka'imi Fairbairn - PK (HOU)
Ka'imi Fairbairn was off last week with a bye. He is playing against the Buffalo Bills this week. We're projecting him for 2.2 attempts, 2.1 field goals and 2.1 extra points.
5. Harrison Mevis - PK (LAR)
Harrison Mevis had a bye last week. He is up against the 49ers this week. We're projecting him for 1.7 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 3.1 extra points.
6. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Jake Bates is playing against the New Orleans Saints this week. He is projected for 1.8 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.9 extra points. Bates had a bye last week.
7. Eddy Piñeiro - PK (SF)
Eddy Piñeiro had a bye last week. We're projecting 1.9 attempts, 1.8 field goals and 2.4 extra points for Eddy Piñeiro this week as he faces the Rams.
8. Tyler Loop - PK (BAL)
Tyler Loop is playing against the Indianapolis Colts this week. Our system projects him for 1.8 attempts, 1.7 field goals and 2.7 extra points. Loop had a bye last week.
9. Cairo Santos - PK (CHI)
Cairo Santos faces the Carolina Panthers this week. Our system projects him for 1.9 attempts, 1.7 field goals and 2.5 extra points. Santos was on bye last week.
10. Trey Smack - PK (GB)
Trey Smack is against the Vikings this week and is projected for 1.9 attempts, 1.7 field goals and 2.4 extra points. Smack was on bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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