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Week 2 is over, and there were some fireworks involved in just about every game. Kickers had some big performances with the top three marks each clearing 15 points for the week. As we get deeper into the season, these rankings are going to get a bit easier as teams really settle in, however, with the rash of injuries we saw on Sunday, things are still taking time to flesh out.
One thing remained true in Week 2, the offenses are clearly ahead of the defenses at this stage of the season. The over hit at a rate of 8-5 through the Sunday night game, and there were a few that were just a point or two off. The best part about offenses scoring a lot is that kickers are on the field more and more.
Mastering which offenses are going to struggle in the red zone vs which ones are going to be efficient is going to take another few weeks, but you can tell which offenses are going to be goods. The best offenses generally have good kickers, and that’s who we’ll be targeting.
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Tier 1 NFL Kickers
1. Justin Tucker (BAL) @ HOU
2. Harrison Butker (KC) @ BAL
3. Tyler Bass (BUF) vs LAR
4. Jason Myers (SEA) vs DAL
5. Mason Crosby (GB) @ NO
The top kicker for Week 3 is Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, and, if I could have it my way, it would be a tie between him and his opponent for the week. This Monday night game should have a lot of fireworks, and I’m expecting a ton of points for both sides. As I said, second belongs to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. This offense wasn’t quite as electric in Week 2, but they still found ways to move the ball. Against a Baltimore club that’s averaging 35.5 points per game, they’ll need to be scoring.
In third, we have Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass. He shook off a shaky Week 1 performance by going perfect in Week 2. This Los Angeles Rams Defense could cause more field goal attempts, but this offense is just cooking right now. Seattle Seahawks kicker Jason Myers is perfect so far this season. He’s just not getting field goal attempts. Against a Dallas Cowboys Defense that was torched in Week 2, I expect more points for Seattle. Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby rounds out the top five. Green Bay is averaging 42.5 points per game, but they are having occasional red-zone struggles.
Tier 2 NFL Kickers
6. Chris Boswell (PIT) vs HOU
7. Younghoe Koo (ATL) vs CHI
8. Rodrigo Blankenship (IND) vs NYJ
9. Ryan Succop (TB) @ DEN
10. Jason Sanders (MIA) @ JAX
Pittsburgh Steelers’ kicker Chris Boswell leads off our second tier. This Steelers group is finding ways to move the ball and put points on the board. At home against a struggling Houston Texans’ team, he should have plenty of opportunities. Atlanta Falcons’ kicker Younghoe Koo is next. This team can’t stop anyone, but they can’t stop anyone from scoring. Against a good Chicago Bears’ defense, they should have more field-goal chances.
Indianapolis Colts’ kicker Rodrigo Blankenship is next. After a miss in Week 1, he was perfect in Week 2, and the New York Jets will offer little resistance to the offense in Week 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ kicker Ryan Succop is next. The offense is continuing to gel, and that Denver air is very kicker friendly. Miami Dolphins’ kicker Jason Sanders rounds out Tier 2. After a brutal Week 1, the Dolphins had a good amount of success in Week 2. In Week 3, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sanders should have a similar amount of work.
Tier 3 NFL Kickers
11. Zane Gonzalez (ARI) vs DET
12. Wil Lutz (NO) vs GB
13. Cairo Santos (CHI) @ ATL
14. Stephen Gostkowski (TEN) @ MIN
15. Greg Zuerlein (DAL) @ SEA
Arizona Cardinals’ kicker Zane Gonzalez claims the 11 spot this week. This Detroit Lions’ team is a mess, and I think they find ways to move the ball. Wil Lutz of the New Orleans Saints finds the 12th spot this week. This offense should score, but they’re going to score more touchdowns than field goals because Green Bay’s defense doesn’t always lock down in the red zone.
Chicago Bears’ Cairo Santos slides in at 13 this week. This Bears’ offense has had some impressive moments, and that should continue against a bad Falcons’ defense. Tennessee Titans’ kicker Stephen Gostkowski shook off his Week 1 woes en route to a nearly perfect Week 2. Against a Minnesota Vikings’ team that just looks lost, give me Gostkowski in Week 3. Dallas Cowboys kicker Greg Zuerlein rounds out tier three for this week. Dallas finds ways to put up points, and this Seahawks’ defense just can’t generate any pass rush right now. He should have a solid week.
Kickers to Avoid
Graham Gano of the New York Giants is our first avoidance of the week. The Giants just lost their best player in running back Saquon Barkley for the remainder. With a Week 3 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, just don’t test him this week.
Dan Bailey of the Minnesota Vikings is up next. This team has looked lost other than the garbage time points they put up in Week 1. Tennessee looks like the much better team right now, and, until Minnesota cleans up their act, I’m avoiding their offense and special teams.
Cody Parkey of the Cleveland Browns is our final fade of the week. The Browns have a matchup with the Washington Football Team, and they can get pressure with ease. While the Browns could find ways to move the ball, I’m not trusting quarterback Baker Mayfield just yet.
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