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. Cameron Dicker - PK (LAC)
Cameron Dicker is up against the Cardinals this week. He is projected for 2.4 attempts, 2.1 field goals and 2.6 extra points. Dicker was off last week with a bye.
2. Ka'imi Fairbairn - PK (HOU)
Our system projects Ka'imi Fairbairn for 2.5 attempts, 2.2 field goals and 2.2 extra points versus the Bills this week. Fairbairn was on bye last week.
3. Brandon Aubrey - PK (DAL)
Brandon Aubrey was off last week with a bye. He faces the New York Giants this week. We're projecting him for 2.4 attempts, 2.0 field goals and 2.6 extra points.
4. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Jake Bates was on bye last week. Jake Bates is against the Saints this week and is projected for 2.2 attempts, 1.8 field goals and 3.2 extra points.
5. Jason Myers - PK (SEA)
Our system projects Jason Myers for 2.3 attempts, 1.9 field goals and 2.6 extra points versus the Patriots this week. Myers was on bye last week.
6. Harrison Mevis - PK (LAR)
Harrison Mevis had a bye last week. We're projecting 2.0 attempts, 1.7 field goals and 3.1 extra points for Harrison Mevis this week as he faces the 49ers.
7. Tyler Loop - PK (BAL)
Tyler Loop was on bye last week. Our system projects Tyler Loop for 2.1 attempts, 1.8 field goals and 2.8 extra points versus the Colts this week.
8. Will Reichard - PK (MIN)
Will Reichard was off last week with a bye. Our system projects Will Reichard for 2.2 attempts, 1.9 field goals and 2.2 extra points versus the Packers this week.
9. Cam Little - PK (JAX)
Cam Little had a bye last week. Cam Little is against the Browns this week and is projected for 2.0 attempts, 1.8 field goals and 2.5 extra points.
10. Spencer Shrader - PK (IND)
Spencer Shrader is playing against the Baltimore Ravens this week. Our system projects him for 2.1 attempts, 1.8 field goals and 2.2 extra points. Shrader was on bye last week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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