Who Should I Start? Jake Bates or Andy Borregales

Friday, September 12, 1:49 PM

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates held up his end of the bargain in Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers, nailing both of his field goal attempts and an extra-point try in his team's 27-13 loss. Bates will not have to worry about any potential weather issues in Week 2, as the Lions return home to the domed Ford Field to take on the Chicago Bears. Bates has more career points scored (21) against Chicago than any other NFL team. The Lions should also have an easier time moving the football and generating scoring opportunities against the Bears than they did against the Packers. Bates profiles as a low-end top-12 fantasy kicker in Week 2 against Chicago.

Saturday, September 13, 11:20 AM

New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales remains off the fantasy radar after missing a kick in his NFL debut last weekend. While this week's matchup against the Miami Dolphins should present plenty of scoring opportunities, Borregales' miss from 40 yards out last week indicates that nothing is a sure thing when he swings his leg through the football. The rookie is still working through growing pains, and those will need to work themselves out before the Miami product becomes a dependable top-15 option in fantasy football. For now, you can find better and more dependable options on the waiver wire.