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 9.
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 Jets, Browns, Eagles and Buccaneers 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. Brandon McManus - PK (GB)
Last week, Brandon McManus faced the Steelers. He kicked 4 attempts, 2 field goals and 3 extra points. We're projecting 3.8 attempts, 3.1 field goals and 1.5 extra points for Brandon McManus this week as he faces the Panthers.
2. Evan McPherson - PK (CIN)
Evan McPherson is playing against the Chicago Bears this week. Our system projects him for 3.8 attempts, 3.0 field goals and 1.4 extra points. McPherson played against the New York Jets last week. He kicked 1 attempt, 1 field goal and 5 extra points.
3. Jake Bates - PK (DET)
Our system projects Jake Bates for 3.7 attempts, 3.0 field goals and 1.5 extra points versus the Vikings this week. Bates had a bye last week.
4. Joshua Karty - PK (ARI)
Joshua Karty was on bye last week. He is playing against the Dallas Cowboys this week. Our system projects him for 3.6 attempts, 2.9 field goals and 1.5 extra points.
5. Brandon Aubrey - PK (DAL)
Brandon Aubrey faces the Arizona Cardinals this week. He is projected for 3.5 attempts, 2.8 field goals and 1.7 extra points. Aubrey kicked 1 attempt, 1 field goal and 3 extra points versus the Denver Broncos last week.
6. Daniel Carlson - PK (LV)
Daniel Carlson was off last week with a bye. He is up against the Jaguars this week. We're projecting him for 3.5 attempts, 2.8 field goals and 1.4 extra points.
7. Matt Prater - PK (BUF)
Matt Prater faces the Kansas City Chiefs this week. Our system projects him for 3.5 attempts, 2.8 field goals and 1.4 extra points. Prater kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 4 extra points versus the Carolina Panthers last week.
8. Wil Lutz - PK (DEN)
Wil Lutz kicked 1 attempt, 1 field goal and 5 extra points versus the Dallas Cowboys last week. He faces the Texans this week. Lutz is projected for 3.5 attempts, 2.9 field goals and 1.0 extra points.
9. Chris Boswell - PK (PIT)
Chris Boswell is against the Colts this week and is projected for 3.5 attempts, 2.8 field goals and 1.1 extra points. Against the Packers last week, Boswell kicked 4 attempts, 4 field goals and 1 extra point.
10. Riley Patterson - PK (MIA)
Riley Patterson is playing against the Baltimore Ravens this week. We're projecting him for 3.3 attempts, 2.7 field goals and 1.6 extra points. Against the Falcons last week, Patterson kicked 2 attempts, 2 field goals and 4 extra points.
For more, check out our full rankings here.
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