Who Should I Start? Daniel Carlson or Ryan Fitzgerald


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
8.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Daniel Carlson News

Daniel Carlson's Fantasy Value Hinges on Raiders' Offensive Growth

Friday, September 5, 8:03 PM

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson enters the 2025 season in the middle tier of fantasy options after two straight years of declining accuracy. Once considered one of the league's most reliable legs, Carlson now finds himself tied to an offense that remains more potential than production. His Week 1 matchup against the Patriots does little to boost his outlook, as New England's defense should keep scoring opportunities limited. Until the Raiders prove they can sustain drives and finish possessions consistently, Carlson is best left on the waiver wire. For now, he's a low-end streaming option without dependable week-to-week fantasy value.


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
7.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Ryan Fitzgerald News

Ryan Fitzgerald Wins Panthers Kicking Job

Tuesday, August 26, 12:17 AM

Carolina Panthers kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has won the kicking job after the team released Matthew Wright, according to Joe Person of The Athletic. The undrafted rookie out of Florida State went 3-for-3 on field goals and also converted his lone extra point attempt through three preseason games. He enjoyed similar success at school, going 13-for-13 on field goals during his final collegiate campaign in 2024. Although the Panthers' offense is trending up, Fitzgerald lacks fantasy appeal at the moment, especially as a rookie with no track record kicking at the professional level.


Daniel Carlson vs. Ryan Fitzgerald

Still trying to decide between Carlson and Fitzgerald? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Daniel Carlson is projected to score 8.2 points this week while Ryan Fitzgerald is projected to score 7.5 points.