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:
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Rankings Summary
1. Cameron Dicker - PK (LAC)
Cameron Dicker had a bye last week. We're projecting 2.0 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.9 extra points for Cameron Dicker this week as he faces the Raiders.
2. Dustin Hopkins - PK (CLE)
Dustin Hopkins is against the Cowboys this week and is projected for 2.3 attempts, 1.7 field goals and 2.5 extra points. Hopkins was off last week with a bye.
3. Tyler Bass - PK (BUF)
Tyler Bass had a bye last week. Our system projects Tyler Bass for 1.9 attempts, 1.5 field goals and 3.2 extra points versus the Cardinals this week.
4. Jake Moody - PK (SF)
Jake Moody was off last week with a bye. He is up against the Jets this week. Our system projects him for 2.1 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.9 extra points.
5. Jason Sanders - PK (MIA)
Jason Sanders is playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars this week. He is projected for 2.0 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.7 extra points. Sanders had a bye last week.
6. Jason Myers - PK (SEA)
Jason Myers is against the Broncos this week and is projected for 2.1 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.6 extra points. Myers had a bye last week.
7. Chase McLaughlin - PK (TB)
Chase McLaughlin is playing against the Washington Redskins this week. He is projected for 2.1 attempts, 1.6 field goals and 2.3 extra points. McLaughlin was on bye last week.
8. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Jake Bates is up against the Rams this week. He is projected for 1.8 attempts, 1.4 field goals and 3.0 extra points. Bates was off last week with a bye.
9. Justin Tucker - PK (BAL)
Justin Tucker faces the Chiefs this week. Our system projects him for 2.0 attempts, 1.5 field goals and 2.5 extra points. Tucker was on bye last week.
10. Jake Elliott - PK (PHI)
Jake Elliott had a bye last week. Our system projects Jake Elliott for 1.9 attempts, 1.5 field goals and 2.4 extra points versus the Packers this week.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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