Who Should I Start? Tyler Bass or Tyler Loop

Thursday, October 9, 12:55 PM

While Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott remained non-committal on whether kicker Tyler Bass (groin, hip) would be able to play this season, he did say that he is "heading in the right direction," according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Bass remains on Injured Reserve, and the Bills didn't feel comfortable opening his 21-day practice window this week, which means he will not be ready to return for Monday night's contest in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons. The Bills probably aren't in any rush to bring the 28-year-old Bass back, with veteran Matt Prater being a reliable fill-in through the first five weeks of 2025. Prater has gone 10-for-15 on his field-goal chances while making all 15 of his extra-point opportunities for the 4-1 Bills. When/if Bass is fully healthy and ready to resume kicking, he should take back over as Buffalo's starting placekicker.

Saturday, November 8, 10:35 AM

Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop has been trending back up, just like the entire offense, since Lamar Jackson returned to the field. The rookie may not have gotten any field goal opportunities against the Miami Dolphins in Week 9, but the Minnesota Vikings defense should be just good enough to give him some more opportunities. Loop has three finishes in K1 territory so far this season, and the offense moves the ball with much greater efficiency while Jackson and company are healthy. Over the last four weeks, the Vikings are tied for 15th against kickers, giving up an average of just over seven fantasy points per matchup. That gives Loop the projected value of a K1 this week.