Who Should I Start? Cameron Dicker or Chad Ryland

Saturday, December 13, 12:32 AM

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is on a hot streak heading into Week 15 after leading the team in scoring last week by making all five of his field goal attempts, including a 54-yard kick. He faces a road game against the Kansas City Chiefs, where the total is only 42.5 points, reflecting the recent trend of unders in Chiefs games. Although this low total is why RotoBaller ranks Dicker as K10, his strong performance in a run-focused, stalled-drive environment (due to quarterback Justin Herbert's injured hand) suggests he will likely get more chances for long field goals. The Chargers' potential difficulty scoring in this game keeps Dicker highly valuable. Fantasy managers should trust his leg and consistency, considering Dicker a high-end K1 for this week.

Saturday, November 22, 2:47 PM

Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland has had back-to-back games under five fantasy points for the first time this season. The 26-year-old went one for two with making an extra point attempt during Week 11's matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, making a field goal within the 30 and missing his first field goal on the year from 50-plus yards out. Ryland and the Cardinals will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12, and they have allowed the 10th most passing yards this season. The Cardinals should be able to move the ball through the air to get Ryland into field goal range quite consistently. Fantasy managers can insert Ryland into lineups as a viable streaming option in Week 12.