Who Should I Start? Eddy Piñeiro or Evan McPherson

Saturday, December 13, 6:29 AM

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) appears to have recovered from the hamstring injury that sidelined him in Weeks 12 and 13. Pineiro was a full participant in each practice this week, and the 49ers cut backup kicker Matt Gay, indicating that Pineiro will be on the field in Week 15 against the Titans. Pineiro is a decent option for the first round of the fantasy football playoffs, though it is unlikely to be a ceiling game for the 30-year-old, for the simple fact that Tennessee's defense is among the worst in the league. The Titans are so prone to giving up touchdowns (40 allowed, tied for third-most in the NFL) that it may limit Pinieiro's chances to deliver fantasy points via field goals. Still, Pineiro can be trusted to make the most of the opportunities he does see (22-for-22 on field goal attempts).

Saturday, December 13, 1:18 PM

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson had a career-high six field goals in the Week 13 win over the Baltimore Ravens. However, his services weren't needed much in the recent loss to the Buffalo Bills, ending the day without an attempt. With that said, McPherson has been a top-10 fantasy kicker this season. While it's illogical to assume the 26-year-old will have another career showing, he's still a must-start in the rematch versus Baltimore in Week 15 in a game that should feature plenty of scoring from both sides.