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 2.
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. Chad Ryland - PK (ARI)
Last week, Chad Ryland faced the Saints. He kicked 3 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points. We're projecting 2.8 attempts, 2.3 field goals and 2.9 extra points for Chad Ryland this week as he faces the Panthers.
2. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Jake Bates kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 1 extra point versus the Green Bay Packers last week. He is playing against the Chicago Bears this week. Bates is projected for 2.7 attempts, 2.2 field goals and 3.0 extra points.
3. Tyler Loop - PK (BAL)
Tyler Loop is up against the Browns this week. He is projected for 2.7 attempts, 2.2 field goals and 2.9 extra points. Loop kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 4 extra points versus the Buffalo Bills last week.
4. Brandon McManus - PK (GB)
Brandon McManus kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 3 extra points versus the Detroit Lions last week. He faces the Washington Commanders this week. Our system projects him for 2.7 attempts, 2.2 field goals and 2.8 extra points.
5. Brandon Aubrey - PK (DAL)
Last week, Brandon Aubrey faced the Eagles. He kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points. Our system projects Brandon Aubrey for 2.6 attempts, 2.1 field goals and 3.1 extra points versus the Giants this week.
6. Eddy Piñeiro - PK (SF)
Our system projects Eddy Piñeiro for 2.9 attempts, 2.4 field goals and 2.1 extra points versus the Saints this week. Piñeiro didn't play last week.
7. Joshua Karty - PK (ARI)
Joshua Karty is up against the Panthers this week. Our system projects him for 2.6 attempts, 2.1 field goals and 2.7 extra points. Karty played against the New Orleans Saints last week. He kicked zero attempts, zero field goals and 2 extra points.
8. Younghoe Koo - PK (FA)
Younghoe Koo is on bye this week. Koo was off last week with a bye.
9. Wil Lutz - PK (DEN)
Wil Lutz is playing against the Indianapolis Colts this week. Our system projects him for 2.9 attempts, 2.4 field goals and 1.9 extra points. Lutz kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 2 extra points versus the Tennessee Titans last week.
10. Chase McLaughlin - PK (TB)
Our system projects Chase McLaughlin for 2.6 attempts, 2.1 field goals and 2.7 extra points versus the Texans this week. McLaughlin played against the Atlanta Falcons last week. He kicked 2 attempts, 1 field goal and 2 extra points.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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