Week 11 Kicker Streamers and Starts - 2025 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Kacey Kasem looks at all 2025 fantasy football Week 11 kickers -- streamers, starts, sits, targets, avoids, and waiver wire pickups. Our Week 11 rankings and tiers for all of the NFL kickers.

For those in leagues with kickers, let's look at the fantasy football kicker streamers, rankings, and starts for Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season. Every season, a few kickers go from afterthoughts to weekly starts. Usually, they're the players tied to offenses who can move the ball well, but can't punch it in. If you roster one of those players, you're probably in a good spot right now. But for everyone else, especially those with Michael Badgley and Blake Grupe on bye, it's the time of the season when streaming can really help your team.

Patterns start to show when this deep into the season. We know which teams trust their kicker from long distance. It's easier to point out which kickers see volume. The bye week or injuries might have you down, but the waiver wire is full of decent replacements.

Week 11 has a handful of streaming options worth looking at, as well as a few who should stay on the bench. Let's take a look at the kicker landscape for the week.

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• 11/15: Brandon McManus was added to the injury report and is doubtful for Week 11. If he's out, Lucas Havrisik will step in at kicker.
• 11/12: Ka'imi Fairbairn is not practicing after missing Week 10, and Matthew Wright is trending to start again in Week 11
• 11/12: Graham Gano (IR) will not kick again this season, and the Giants are set to continue with Younghoe Koo
• 11/11: Harrison Mevis will be the kicker again in Week 11 for the Rams, who replaced Joshua Karty last week
• 11/11: Justin Tucker's suspension has been lifted, and he's now eligible to sign with any team

Kicker Streamers to Target for Week 11

Only kickers rostered in fewer than 60% of fantasy football leagues are considered streamers. 

Cam Little (JAC) vs. Los Angeles Chargers
34% Rostered

If you're needing to stream this week, Little deserves your attention. He's currently sitting as the K12 in most fantasy leagues, and his season has been impressive. In Week 10's 36-29 loss to the Texans, Little connected on both extra point tries and all three field goals. His 53-yard field goal continued to display his leg strength, after the record 68-yarder he kicked in Week 9.

3-0#JAXvsHOU pic.twitter.com/tyvTkqYiGa

— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) November 9, 2025

The distance is not the only thing that makes Little appealing. He's also finding his footing from closer range, a spot he had trouble with. Jacksonville's offense has been solid but not always great in the red zone, meaning the kicker continues to get opportunities.

Facing the Chargers at home, the Jaguars should be able to move the ball. Stalled drives should turn into easy fantasy points for Little. Look for him to see a few tries from 45-plus, in a contest where he could put up double-digit production. He is a nice replacement for those chasing upside without the concern of weather (hello, Florida).

Evan McPherson (CIN) at Pittsburgh Steelers
20% Rostered

It's McPherson time yet again. He's the definition of a steady leg, hitting 13-of-16 field goals and all 23 extra points this year. In his last contest (Week 9), he missed from 54 yards. Special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons confirmed they used a quarterback ball instead of a "K" ball because of a substitution rule, which could have led to the miss.

Very interesting, regarding Evan McPherson's missed 54-yard field goal Sunday:

The ball he kicked was NOT a kicking ball. It was a QB ball.
📸 Difference shown below⬇️

"The problem is, we were kicking a QB ball. We're not kicking a 'K' ball."
- STC Darrin Simmons

📝 NOTE: If… pic.twitter.com/8Qgzs7xbOL

— Caleb Noe (@CalebNoeTV) November 4, 2025

Cincinnati's offense is starting to get back into its groove, and that's what you want to see from your kicker's offense. They're moving the ball between the 20s, but with enough stalled red zone attempts to tack on those FGs. McPherson is perfect this season on extra points and has been clutch in high-pressure situations.

This week's contest in Pittsburgh leans toward a field-goal-heavy one. The Steelers often tighten up in the red zone, which gives McPherson plenty of opportunities. Expect a few long tries in this one, plus a handful of extra points if the Bengals offense keeps ticking.

Riley Patterson (MIA) vs. Washington Commanders
2% Rostered 

One kicker quietly becoming a dependable fantasy kicker this season is Patterson. Through 10 games, he's connected on 14-of-16 field goals and 22-of-23 extra points. In last week's win over the Bills, he hit his only field goal (46 yards) and went 3-of-4 on extra points. He's seen steady volume, and his coaches clearly trust him.

Riley Patterson extends the lead 💪 pic.twitter.com/uvMt6jDvPU

— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 9, 2025

Miami's offense gives him consistent chances to score. Although the team doesn't consistently stall out, Patterson will step up whenever drives fall short. He's only missed one try from 50-plus this year, so although his distance might not be perfect this year, he still shows massive accuracy inside that range.

Now facing the Commanders, Patterson draws one of the better matchups of the week. The Commanders have allowed kickers to put up points all season, and Miami should find themselves in scoring range plenty in this one. Add in that perfect Florida weather, and he's an ideal plug-and-play kicker for Week 11.

Kickers to Avoid for Week 11

Chad Ryland (ARI) vs. San Francisco 49ers
6% Rostered 

This season, Ryland has been reliable. He's 15-for-17 on field goals and perfect on extra points. His accuracy might not mean much in this matchup. The 49ers are one of the toughest teams for kickers to face, sitting top-10 in fewest fantasy points given up to the position.

Cardinals had 4th-n-G at 1. Knight stopped for no gain. That's three times they have not been able to convert with 1 yard to go.

— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) November 9, 2025

Last week's loss to Seattle showed just how up-and-down Ryland has been this season. He didn't even get a field goal try in that game and had to settle for just two extra points. When the offense isn't staying competitive, the kicker suffers from a lack of work. It's not his fault, but the Cardinals just don't reach scoring range consistently enough against strong defenses.

Ryland can still be a steady leg for future matchups, but this isn't the contest to roll him out. Expect Arizona to chase touchdowns in this one, meaning they're not going to settle for three. If the Cardinals fall behind early, the kicker's opportunities could dry up. Better to move on to someone with a more realistic path to volume.

Matt Gay (WAS) at Miami Dolphins
19% Rostered

His season looks fine on the surface, going 11-for-15 on field goals and perfect on extra points, but it's not the week to start Gay. This Washington offense is going through a tough stretch right now. With Jayden Daniels sidelined, the team just hasn't been moving the ball. In last week's loss to the Lions, Gay only attempted two total kicks (one field goal from 44 yards and one extra point).

On the board 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Muonvr6Kye

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) November 9, 2025

It's not entirely on Gay. He's a proven veteran with a solid leg, but that doesn't mean much when he's not given chances. Washington can easily go three-and-out or gamble on fourth downs once they cross the 50, leading to less Gay. That's a losing formula as they take on the Dolphins this week.

Even if he does well in his limited chances, his ceiling remains low. Gay is one of the more reliable kickers in the league, but the situation around him fades him in the rankings this week.

Joey Slye (TEN) at Houston Texans
2% Rostered

Slye has the leg, and that's never been the issue. The problem is how often Tennessee allows him to use it. Through eight contests, he's 17-for-22 on field goals and 9-of-10 on extra points. From deep, he's been decent, hitting 6-of-9 from 50-plus yards. Still, every miss he's made this season has come from 40 or more yards out. He's a risky play for fantasy purposes, especially when his volume is hit or miss.

IT'S GOOD! @TITANS WIN!

Cam Ward and Tennessee pick up their first win of the season on Joey Slye's game-winner 🙌 pic.twitter.com/iYKeW9q9qp

— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025

He's coming off a Week 10 bye and taking on the Texans in Week 11. Houston is the toughest team in the league for kickers to face, allowing the fewest fantasy points to the position. The Texans have given up the fewest field goals and one of the lowest extra-point totals this year, leaving Slye with little to work with.

He can deliver, but the matchup probably won't let him. Even if Tennessee keeps it close, it's hard to picture Slye getting many attempts. His floor isn't safe, and his ceiling is capped by a defense that's stingy to kickers.

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