Who Should I Start? Daniel Carlson or Jude McAtamney

Friday, October 17, 9:14 PM

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson draws a challenging matchup in Week 7 versus the Kansas City Chiefs, making him a risky fantasy start. The Chiefs have allowed the eighth-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers this season and continue to limit scoring opportunities with one of the league's stingiest defenses. Meanwhile, Geno Smith and the Raiders offense have struggled to sustain drives or finish in scoring position, further capping Carlson's upside. While the veteran remains a very accurate kicker, his lack of opportunity makes him tough to trust in fantasy lineups this week. Managers should consider streaming a kicker from a more favorable offensive environment until the Raiders show more consistency.

Tuesday, October 21, 5:10 PM

The New York Giants released kicker Jude McAtamney on Tuesday after he missed two crucial extra points in the 33-32 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in Week 7, sources told Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post. McAtamney can return to the team's practice squad without taking up a roster spot because of an international exemption, but it's unclear if that will be in the cards. With McAtamney out, either Younghoe Koo or Graham Gano (groin) will kick for the Giants in Week 8 against the division-rival Philadelphia Eagles. While filling in as the Giants' placekicker for the last four games, McAtamney made both of his field-goal tries but missed three of his 12 extra-point attempts. The 25-year-old wasn't on the fantasy radar during his short time as the team's fill-in kicker.