RADIO
Kacey Kasem looks at all 2025 fantasy football Week 12 kickers -- streamers, starts, sits, targets, avoids, and waiver wire pickups. Our Week 12 rankings and tiers for all of the NFL kickers.
If you're in a league that utilizes kickers, you'll want to check out the fantasy football kicker streamers, rankings, and starts for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. It's been one of those seasons where kicker chaos happens every week, and it's annoying. You thought going into the season, it's the one position you could set and forget ("draft a kicker late, they're all the same"). Ah, but they're all dropping like flies!
On top of that, Week 12 is here to put a wrinkle in your plans. Four kickers are on bye (Wil Lutz, Cameron Dicker, Riley Patterson, and whoever winds up becoming Washington's kicker after Matt Gay was cut). Many of those guys are top kickers this season, so that's going to sting.
If your roster is missing a kicker this week or you're trying to bounce back after injuries and bye weeks have hurt your team, you're not alone. We're at the point of the season where even the best rosters need a refresher. Luckily, there are strong streaming plays this week. Let's look at a few kickers worth a start this week and a few that deserve a spot on the bench.
Editor's Note: The FFPC Baby Gorilla Tournament is now open, featuring a $100,000 grand prize and a $675,450 total prize pool! This 12-team, Tight End Premium contest uses a 20-round draft format, with the overall winners determined by total points scored during Weeks 15–17. Get $25 to use toward your first entry by signing up through our link. Grab your team now! Sign Up Now!
Week 12 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football
- 11/19: The 49ers signed Matt Gay who is expected to fill in for Eddie Piniero (hamstring).
- 11/18: Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) is expected to return in Week 12 and play on Thursday
- 11/17: Eddy Piniero (hamstring) is week-to-week with an injury and expected to miss Week 12.
| Tier | Rank | Kicker | Opp. | Pos. |
| 1 | 1 | Jason Myers | @ TEN | K |
| 1 | 2 | Brandon Aubrey | vs PHI | K |
| 1 | 3 | Chris Boswell | @ CHI | K |
| 1 | 4 | Cairo Santos | vs PIT | K |
| 1 | 5 | Tyler Loop | vs NYJ | K |
| 2 | 6 | Jake Bates | vs NYG | K |
| 2 | 7 | Andy Borregales | @ CIN | K |
| 2 | 8 | Cam Little | @ ARI | K |
| 2 | 9 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | vs BUF | K |
| 2 | 10 | Will Reichard | @ GB | K |
| 3 | 11 | Jake Elliott | @ DAL | K |
| 3 | 12 | Nick Folk | @ BAL | K |
| 3 | 13 | Evan McPherson | vs NE | K |
| 3 | 14 | Chase McLaughlin | @ LAR | K |
| 3 | 15 | Michael Badgley | @ KC | K |
| 3 | 16 | Harrison Butker | vs IND | K |
| 3 | 17 | Harrison Mevis | vs TB | K |
| 4 | 18 | Matt Gay | vs CAR | K |
| 4 | 19 | Matt Prater | @ HOU | K |
| 4 | 20 | Chad Ryland | vs JAC | K |
| 4 | 21 | Brandon McManus | vs MIN | K |
| 4 | 22 | Daniel Carlson | vs CLE | K |
| 5 | 23 | Blake Grupe | vs ATL | K |
| 5 | 24 | Ryan Fitzgerald | @ SF | K |
| 5 | 25 | Zane Gonzalez | @ NO | K |
| 5 | 26 | Younghoe Koo | @ DET | K |
| 5 | 27 | Andre Szmyt | @ LV | K |
| 5 | 28 | Joey Slye | vs SEA | K |
Kicker Streamers to Target for Week 12
Only kickers rostered in fewer than 60% of fantasy football leagues are considered streamers.
Jake Elliott (PHI) at Dallas Cowboys
54% Rostered
Philadelphia's kicker handled most of the scoring in their Week 11 win over Detroit. Elliott drilled all three field goal tries, hitting from 27, 34, and 49 yards while tacking on an extra point. That resulted in his highest field goal volume of the year.
Jake Elliott conecta el gol de campo y las esperanzas de Detroit se van apagando. pic.twitter.com/TDJMgdhhuW
— NFL México (@nflmx) November 17, 2025
Elliott hasn't had consistency issues this season, going 11-for-13 on field goals and connecting on all 27 extra points. As we inch closer to the playoffs, it's important to roster a reliable kicker for when drives stall.
The Eagles face the Cowboys in a juicy Week 12 matchup. Dallas is allowing top-10 fantasy points to opposing kickers this year, and Elliott has already scored eight fantasy points against them in Week 1. With DT Jalen Carter available in this one, the defense should see more stops than the first go. It should be another busy outing for the kicker, rewarding fantasy managers with his leg.
Nick Folk (NYJ) at Baltimore Ravens
6% Rostered
Folk saw limited opportunities in Week 11, finishing with just two extra points and no field goal attempts in the loss to the Patriots. It was the first time this season he didn't try a field goal, as the offense didn't move the ball enough to give him work.
Nick Folk from 58 pregame. pic.twitter.com/F3RMvKr9Zi
— Dan Leberfeld (@jetswhispers) November 14, 2025
His accuracy on the season remains flawless. Folk is 19-for-19 on field goals and 14-for-14 on extra points, going a perfect 5-for-5 from beyond 50 yards. Surprisingly, the veteran kicker is available in most fantasy leagues despite sitting as the K10 this season.
The Jets face Baltimore in Week 12, which looks to be a tough matchup, but the Ravens are giving up top-3 fantasy points to kickers this season. I mean, Andre Szmyt of the Browns just dropped 11 points on them last week. With several top kickers on bye this week, Folk becomes one of the safer options if you're in a pinch.
Cam Little (JAC) at Arizona Cardinals
44% Rostered
Jacksonville didn't need a lot from its kicker in Week 11, as the team tallied five touchdowns. Although the opportunities were limited, Little made the most of them by going 5-for-5 on extra points. Despite not attempting a field goal, the first time this year, he still saw involvement in the blowout victory over the Chargers.
.@CrosbyMaxx's reaction to Cam Little's record-breaking 68-yard field goal...
"Hell no. Damn!" 😂@insidetheNFL Week 9 Mic'd Up on X pic.twitter.com/dh6grU5hkn
— NFL (@NFL) November 5, 2025
Looking at Little's full season, he's been steady, going 16-for-20 on field goals and 24-for-25 on extra point tries. His powerful leg has been on display this year, as he's drilled three kicks from the 50-plus range. The 22-year-old's ability from long range has kept him as a top-15 fantasy option this season.
This week, Little takes on the Cardinals in a favorable matchup. Arizona sits in the top three in fantasy points given up to opposing kickers. Whenever the Jaguars slow down in the red zone, Little should take advantage, showing off his big leg.
Kickers to Avoid for Week 12
Matt Prater (BUF) at Houston Texans
6% Rostered
Unfortunate news for managers who started Prater in Week 11, as he attempted just one field goal (a 39-yard make). It marked the third straight contest with one or fewer field goal tries, despite his team posting 44 points on the day.
His efficiency this season remains solid, as Prater has connected on 13-of-15 field goals and 31-of-32 extra points. The veteran kicker has attempted just two kicks from 50-plus this season. He's only scoring fantasy points when the offense doesn't score TDs. If they keep punching it in instead of stalling, he's not benefiting.
Week 12 has shootout potential, but that doesn't automatically mean he'll see fantasy production. Arizona's been coming on stronger lately, leaning more on touchdowns than field goals. If you start Prater this week, temper your expectations. He'll get you fantasy points, but you're probably looking at another single-digit contest.
Younghoe Koo (NYG) at Detroit Lions
5% Rostered
Volume is allergic to Younghoe Koo. In Week 11, the Giants' kicker connected on 2-of-3 point-after tries and never attempted a field goal in their loss to the Packers. The missed extra point came after a penalty moved the kick back 15 yards. Through his two games with New York, he has knocked in both of his field goals and is 4-of-5 on extra point tries.
The Giants signed Younghoe Koo over Lucas Havrisik after they both worked out for the team earlier this season. Both will kick in today’s game. pic.twitter.com/1WSLeEraTm
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) November 16, 2025
Now, set firmly as the Giants' kicker with Graham Gano done for the season, his leg talent hasn't been an issue. Really, the problem is opportunity. New York doesn't give him many chances in scoring range, and the offensive mistakes elsewhere are causing his fantasy output to suffer.
In Week 12, Koo faces the Lions in a tough matchup. Detroit gives up one of the fewest fantasy point totals to kickers, meaning fantasy managers should look elsewhere for help this week. He's a strong fade in this contest.
Michael Badgley (IND) at Kansas City Chiefs
17% Rostered
We last saw Badgley in Week 10, where he went 2-for-3 on field goals and 1-for-2 on extra point tries in an overtime win over the Falcons. The Colts had a bye in Week 11, but that previous outing showed inconsistency. Overtime could have been avoided if Badgley had connected on one of his misses.
Shane Steichen, asked if the #Colts will reevaluate at kicker during the bye week after Michael Badgley missed twice Sunday:
“Not right now, no. We got a lot of faith in (Badgley). Obviously, he kicked that game-tying FG. Obviously, he’d want to have those other ones back …” pic.twitter.com/fzSYacRDbQ
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) November 10, 2025
Since stepping in for Spencer Shrader, Badgley has been serviceable. He's 7-for-8 on field goals and 14-for-17 on extra points across five games. The accuracy hasn't been horrible, but it hasn't given managers the confidence to start him weekly.
He'll be facing the Chiefs in Week 12, one of the toughest defenses for opposing kickers. Kansas City has limited scoring chances for kickers this year. Other kickers offer more stability, so Badgley is an easy sit this week.
Who Should I Pickup Tool
Trying to decide who to pick up off the waiver wire? Check the Who Should I Pickup tool here:
Compare up to four players and we'll tell you who to start...
Popular Week 12 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
Below are some popular Week 12 searches and comparisons from our 'Who To Start' tool for kickers:
More Waiver Wire Analysis
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
Check out all of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings. Staff rankings are updated regularly for all positions and include standard formats, PPR scoring, tiered rankings and dynasty leagues.
