Who Should I Start? Nick Folk or Jake Bates

Saturday, November 23, 5:15 PM

Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk is worth considering as a low-end fantasy streamer in Week 12 against the Houston Texans. Although the Titans haven't given Folk a whole lot of scoring opportunities this year, he has made the most of his chances, going 14-for-15 on field goals and 18-for-18 on extra points. Despite his accuracy, he ranks 23rd among kickers in fantasy points, largely due to the Titans' aforementioned struggles on offense this season. To further complicate matters, the Texans have been somewhat stingy on special teams, holding opposing kickers to the 14th-fewest fantasy points. With that said, Houston has surrendered 0.6 field goals of at least 50 yards per game, which is the fourth-most in the NFL. Therefore, despite his tougher matchup, Folk could put himself on the fantasy radar with his accuracy and powerful leg. He's a fringe top-12 option heading into Sunday's divisional battle.

Saturday, November 23, 11:25 AM

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates aims to maintain his consistent scoring as the team faces the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12. In the Lions' 52-6 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Bates converted his sole field goal attempt and all seven extra points. This season, Detroit's offense has been prolific, scoring over 40 points in four of ten games and never falling below 20 points, providing Bates with ample scoring opportunities. He leads the league with 39 extra points made on 40 attempts and remains perfect on field goals, hitting all 15 attempts. Bates has scored at least eight fantasy points in seven games and achieved double-digit points in five, making him a reliable fantasy option heading into the matchup against Indianapolis.