Who Should I Start? Jason Sanders or Chase McLaughlin

Thursday, October 16, 12:05 PM

According to Miami Dolphins special teams coordinator Craig Aukerman, the team is uncertain if placekicker Jason Sanders (hip) is close to a return, or if he'll even be available to play in the 2025 campaign. Sanders sustained a hip injury leading up to the start of the regular season, but it appears to be worse than initially thought, as he was expected back after Week 5 but has yet to begin practicing. Considering the team's lack of knowledge regarding his progression and Riley Patterson's excellence working in his stead, it wouldn't be surprising if the 29-year-old didn't kick again until 2026. Fantasy managers can safely drop Sanders if he was being held onto.

Saturday, November 22, 10:05 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin nailed both of his short field goal attempts and two extra points in a Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills. McLaughlin has been money again for the Bucs in his third season with the team, making 20 of 24 attempts and 20 of 21 extra points. The 29-year-old has arguably been the best kicker in the league from deep range, making all eight attempts from 50 yards or more and owning the second-longest kick of the season at 65 yards back in Week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles. McLaughlin ranks as the No. 6 overall kicker in fantasy points scored this season and is a strong option in a dome on Sunday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams. He is RotoBaller's 11th-ranked kicker for Week 12.