Who Should I Start? Wil Lutz or Jake Bates

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Week 4 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
7.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Wil Lutz News

Wil Lutz Needs More Opportunities Entering Week 3

Friday, September 25, 10:45 PM

Through two games, Denver Broncos kicker Will Lutz has converted all three of his field goal attempts and all three of his extra-point tries. So, the fact that he is RotoBaller's 24th-ranked kicker in Week 3 isn't for lack of success, but rather lack of opportunity. Lutz is projected to score just seven fantasy points against the Los Angeles Rams this week. San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro converted two of three field goal attempts against the Rams in Week 1, while Los Angeles held the New York Giants to field goals twice, with kicker Dominic Zvada making both attempts, including one from 52 yards out.

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Week 4 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
8.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jake Bates News

Jake Bates a Low-End Starting Kicker Option in Week 3

Friday, September 25, 6:52 PM

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been perfect to open 2026, making both of his field goal attempts and converting all eight of his extra-point tries through two games. In Week 3, Bates and the Lions will host the New York Jets. The Jets defense has been stingy early in the year, allowing just 15 points per game across their first two contests. While the Lions have put up points on offense so far this year, their efficiency in the red zone has actually hurt Bates in that he hasn't had many chances to kick field goals yet. Still, the strong Jets defense could slow Detroit down and keep them out of the end zone. Bates also has the advantage of kicking indoors at Ford Field, taking any potential weather concerns out of play. In Week 3, Bates profiles as a low-end starting kicker option for fantasy managers.

Wil Lutz vs. Jake Bates

Still trying to decide between Lutz and Bates? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Wil Lutz is projected to score 7.2 points this week while Jake Bates is projected to score 8.0 points.