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Fantasy football rankings - updated kicker (K) Week 16 rankings for 2025. Read the top-accuracy fantasy football kicker rankings.
Let's win this matchup and head to the fantasy football title game! We're back with our updated Week 16 fantasy football kicker rankings for 2025 to find the best option for your lineups. Check the full Week 16 rankings below to see where key options like Jake Bates, Chase McLaughlin, Tyler Loop, Cameron Dicker, Andy Borregales, Will Reichard, Jake Elliott, Chris Boswell, and more stand, among all others.
Our kicker fantasy football rankings for Week 16 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find key fantasy football outlooks from our RotoBaller staff, as well as the "Who to Start?" tool. Also, be sure to check our fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Week 16 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| Kicker Tier |
Kicker Rank |
Kicker Name |
Pos |
| 1 | 1 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | K |
| 1 | 2 | Brandon Aubrey | K |
| 1 | 3 | Cameron Dicker | K |
| 1 | 4 | Eddy Pineiro | K |
| 2 | 5 | Jake Bates | K |
| 2 | 6 | Jason Myers | K |
| 3 | 7 | Chase McLaughlin | K |
| 3 | 8 | Tyler Loop | K |
| 3 | 9 | Will Reichard | K |
| 3 | 10 | Evan McPherson | K |
| 4 | 11 | Chris Boswell | K |
| 4 | 12 | Cam Little | K |
| 4 | 13 | Zane Gonzalez | K |
| 4 | 14 | Andy Borregales | K |
| 4 | 15 | Jake Elliott | K |
| 5 | 16 | Charlie Smyth | K |
| 5 | 17 | Cairo Santos | K |
| 5 | 18 | Harrison Mevis | K |
| 5 | 19 | Michael Badgley | K |
| 5 | 20 | Riley Patterson | K |
| 5 | 21 | Wil Lutz | K |
| 5 | 22 | Brandon McManus | K |
| 6 | 23 | Chad Ryland | K |
| 6 | 24 | Harrison Butker | K |
| 6 | 25 | Ryan Fitzgerald | K |
| 6 | 26 | Nick Folk | K |
| 6 | 27 | Blake Grupe | K |
| 7 | 28 | Jake Moody | K |
| 7 | 29 | Joey Slye | K |
| 7 | 30 | Ben Sauls | K |
| 7 | 31 | Andre Szmyt | K |
| 7 | 32 | Daniel Carlson | K |
Week 16 Kicker Rankings Outlooks
Jake Bates, Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has been a bit shaky in recent weeks, as he's recorded a missed field goal in each of Detroit's last two games. He's now missed six field goal attempts across 14 games this season after missing just three attempts across 17 games as a rookie in 2024. Still, Bates leads the NFL in both extra-point makes (49) and attempts (51). He remains attached to the Lions offense, which enters Week 16 averaging a league-leading 30.6 points per contest.
In Week 16, Detroit will host the Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh currently ranks just 18th in points allowed per game (23.3), so Detroit could have opportunities to get Bates on the field in point-scoring situations. Additionally, the game will be held indoors at Detroit's Ford Field, so the weather will not be a factor. Bates profiles as a solid starting kicker option for fantasy managers in Week 16.
Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles kicker Jake Elliott went perfect on the day against the Raiders, making all four of his extra points and hitting his only field goal from 27 yards out. It was a much-needed confidence-gainer after he had missed a kick in the previous three games.
However, only hitting one field goal-and from short distance-was not a great formula for fantasy points. This week, Elliott will kick against a Commanders defense that allows 26.8 points per game to opposing offenses, seventh-most in the league. However, in fantasy playoffs, there are more secure options with Elliott often missing and lacking opportunities. Look elsewhere before starting him in Week 16.
Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker remains one of the most reliable fantasy options after going 3-for-3 on field goals last week against the Kansas City Chiefs. Heading into a Week 16 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Dicker is in an ideal environment for scoring. The Cowboys' explosive offense should keep the Chargers aggressive, while the Dallas defense's secondary struggles often lead to drives stalling in field goal range.
RotoBaller projects Dicker as K4 for the week, reflecting both his individual accuracy and the high-scoring potential of this game script. With the Chargers' offense getting healthier, Dicker should see multiple scoring opportunities in a controlled dome environment. Start him with complete confidence as a top-tier fantasy kicker this week.
Will Reichard, Minnesota Vikings
As the Minnesota Vikings appear to have turned a corner offensively by scoring 30-plus points in back-to-back weeks, kicker Will Reichard can be viewed as a fringe fantasy starter for a Week 16 matchup with the New York Giants. Though Minnesota has struggled immensely on offense at times this year, Reichard has been among the most consistent kickers in the league.
The second-year man from Alabama is the No. 7 overall fantasy kicker on the strength of 24 makes from 26 attempts, including nine field goals from beyond 50 yards. The Giants rank among the bottom five against fantasy kickers, and in an upset for this time of the season, the weather on Sunday is projected to be borderline pleasant at MetLife Stadium. Given the host of green lights, Reichard is worthy of lineup consideration in Week 16.
Andy Borreagales, New England Patriots
New England Patriots kicker Andy Borregales is a strong fantasy option heading into Sunday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16. Borregales has been the 10th-highest-scoring fantasy kicker this year, making a very positive impact during his rookie season. He has been especially impressive over his last four games, going 12-for-12 on extra points and 11-for-13 on field goals, including one from 50+ yards out.
Borreagales gets a favorable matchup this week against the Ravens, who have surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2025. Furthermore, the weather on Sunday night should be relatively calm, with 10-15 mph winds and no precipitation. All in all, the stars are aligning for Borregales to have another successful outing in Week 16. He should continue to be viewed as a top-10 kicking option in fantasy football.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 16 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding players like Jake Bates, Chase McLaughlin, Tyler Loop, Jason Myers, Jake Elliott, Chris Boswell. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 16.
Week 16 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
Improvements For Who Should I Start? You may have noticed, we've added lots of great features for you to give you as much information as possible to win your fantasy football matchups each week. You'll see NFL player tiles with headshots and bye weeks, enhanced search results with data to compare, and a slick new interface. We hope you enjoy!
How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
Scoring Formats. Fantasy football managers play in various types of leagues, and this tool allows you to choose whether it's PPR scoring, Half-PPR scoring, or Standard (Non-PPR) scoring. The second thing you want to do is to select the scoring format. There are three small radio buttons (small circles), so click on the scoring format you prefer. The results may vary based on the scoring format you select.
Popular Week 16 Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Week 16 (2025)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
Popular Week 16 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
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