Who Should I Start? Matt Prater or Daniel Carlson


Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
8.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Matt Prater News

Bills Elevate Matt Prater Ahead of Week 1

Saturday, September 6, 4:46 PM

The Buffalo Bills elevated veteran kicker Matt Prater from the practice squad, and he's expected to handle kicking duties in Week 1 with Tyler Bass on injured reserve. Entering his 19th NFL season, Prater brings plenty of experience, including spending the last four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. This is a strong fantasy spot for the 40-year-old kicker, as the Bills remain one of the league's top offenses and face the Baltimore Ravens in a matchup with the highest projected point total of Week 1. While Prater is a temporary fill-in, he still profiles as a solid streaming option and could provide low-end starting fantasy value this week.


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.


Matt Prater vs. Daniel Carlson

Still trying to decide between Prater and Carlson? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Matt Prater is projected to score 8.8 points this week while Daniel Carlson is projected to score 8.2 points.