Who Should I Start? Jude McAtamney or Ryan Fitzgerald

Saturday, September 27, 4:44 PM

The New York Giants have elevated kicker Jude McAtamney to their active roster ahead of Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 25-year-old has evidently won the kicking competition over Younghoe Koo and will handle all kicking responsibilities Sunday with Graham Gano (groin) sidelined. It's a bit of a surprise out of New York, given that Koo has extensive NFL experience and McAtamney has only attempted two regular-season kicks. However, the Rutgers product also made 11 extra-point attempts during the preseason and has been with the team longer. He's off the fantasy radar due to the uncertainty surrounding him and the Jaxson Dart-led offense as a whole.

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.