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Kacey Kasem looks at all 2025 fantasy football Week 15 kickers -- streamers, starts, sits, targets, avoids, and waiver wire pickups. Our Week 15 rankings and tiers for all of the NFL kickers.
As we head into the fantasy playoffs, it's important to look at the fantasy football kicker streamers, rankings, and starts for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Welcome to the point of the year where you can't just plug in any kicker and be fine. Between injuries and weird game scripts, finding the perfect kicker each week is a frustrating journey.
Lineup decisions matter more now than ever before. It's the fantasy playoffs for a lot of leagues, and one missed kick can be the difference between fantasy glory and having your championship dreams crushed. Maybe you've been rolling with a kicker who was rock-solid in August but is struggling in December. Or you've got that boom-or-bust guy that you're sure will bust this week.
Week 15 brings a handful of kickers you should trust, along with plenty that are best left on the bench. These rankings are here to help you feel comfortable heading into the playoffs. Whether you stream kickers every week or are just trying to avoid a zero at the position, here's how the kicker landscape is looking heading into this vital week.
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Week 15 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football
- 12/10: Eddy Pineiro practiced in full on Wednesday, and is expected to return in Week 15.
| Tier | Rank | Kicker | Opp. | Pos. |
| 1 | 1 | Brandon Aubrey | vs MIN | K |
| 1 | 2 | Jason Myers | vs IND | K |
| 1 | 3 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | vs ARI | K |
| 1 | 4 | Evan McPherson | vs BAL | K |
| 1 | 5 | Cameron Dicker | @ KC | K |
| 2 | 6 | Andy Borregales | vs BUF | K |
| 2 | 7 | Riley Patterson | @ PIT | K |
| 2 | 8 | Jake Bates | @ LAR | K |
| 2 | 9 | Eddy Pineiro | vs TEN | K |
| 2 | 10 | Cam Little | vs NYJ | K |
| 2 | 11 | Chase McLaughlin | vs ATL | K |
| 2 | 12 | Tyler Loop | @ CIN | K |
| 3 | 13 | Harrison Mevis | vs DET | K |
| 3 | 14 | Wil Lutz | vs GB | K |
| 3 | 15 | Matt Prater | @ NE | K |
| 3 | 16 | Chris Boswell | vs MIA | K |
| 3 | 17 | Brandon McManus | @ DEN | K |
| 3 | 18 | Will Reichard | @ DAL | K |
| 3 | 19 | Harrison Butker | vs LAC | K |
| 4 | 20 | Jake Moody | @ NYG | K |
| 4 | 21 | Cairo Santos | vs CLE | K |
| 4 | 22 | Jake Elliott | vs LV | K |
| 4 | 23 | Zane Gonzalez | @ TB | K |
| 4 | 24 | Ryan Fitzgerald | @ NO | K |
| 4 | 25 | Younghoe Koo | vs WAS | K |
| 5 | 26 | Andre Szmyt | @ CHI | K |
| 5 | 27 | Chad Ryland | @ HOU | K |
| 5 | 28 | Daniel Carlson | @ PHI | K |
| 5 | 29 | Charlie Smyth | vs CAR | K |
| 5 | 30 | Nick Folk | @ JAC | K |
| 5 | 31 | Joey Slye | @ SF | K |
| 5 | 32 | Blake Grupe | @ SEA | K |
Kicker Streamers to Target for Week 15
Only kickers rostered in fewer than 60% of fantasy football leagues are considered streamers.
Riley Patterson (MIA) at Pittsburgh Steelers
4% Rostered
Patterson has been known for his consistency this season, and Week 14 was no different. In the 34-10 win over the Jets, the kicker knocked in both field goal attempts and connected on all four extra points. His makes came from 43 and 53 yards out. He's able to convert from short and long ranges, making him a safe kicking option.
THE GAME WINNER 😤 pic.twitter.com/Orcjr9cO5u
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) November 16, 2025
Looking at his full season, reliability is a common theme. He's now 23-for-25 on field goals and 28-for-29 on extra points. Patterson has tallied three straight double-digit performances, with 11.00 points in Week 11, 14.00 in Week 13, and 13.00 in Week 14. While kicker scoring fluctuates based on game script, his role in the Dolphins' offense has remained steady.
Week 15 takes the Dolphins to Pittsburgh for Monday Night Football at Acrisure Stadium. The weather will always be something to monitor there, but last week showed cold temperatures don't hinder the kicker. As for now, conditions look to be warmer than over the weekend, though it's worth keeping an eye on the forecast. Patterson remains a trustworthy option, even on the road, as he sits at K11 on the season.
Ka'imi Fairbairn (HOU) vs. Arizona Cardinals
49% Rostered
Another week, another productive outing for the Houston kicker. In Sunday's 20-10 victory over the Chiefs, Fairbairn hit on both field goal attempts and made both extra points, connecting on a 35-yarder earlier and a 28-yarder late. He has at least two field goal conversions in eight straight matchups.
Kick is good!#ProBowlVote + Ka'imi Fairbairn pic.twitter.com/mAejUK62ZR
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 8, 2025
Fairbairn's season-long production supports rostering him in fantasy. He is 29-for-32 on field goals and 5-for-8 from 50-plus yards. He's got the full trust of his coaching staff due to his range. This year, he's also been perfect on extra points, connecting on all 18 attempts. The combination of accuracy and volume has him sitting as the K3 overall this year.
A Week 15 game with Arizona only strengthens a Fairbairn start. The Cardinals rank among the top three in fantasy points allowed to kickers, making this a favorable contest for opportunities and his floor. Houston consistently moves the ball, and Fairbairn is a great safety valve for when they don't finish drives. He's one of the safest options to roll with this week.
Eddy Pineiro (SF) vs. Tennessee Titans
8% Rostered
San Francisco should get its kicker back this week, and the timing is perfect for fantasy managers. Pineiro was absent from the last two contests due to a hamstring injury and then had a Week 14 bye. The extra rest should help the kicker in his return from a soft-tissue injury.
EDDY PINEIRO WINS IT FOR THE @49ERS! pic.twitter.com/paramBsKnE
— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2025
Before missing time, Pineiro has been lights out for fantasy. Through 10 games, he's a perfect 22-for-22 on field goals, including six hit from 50-plus yards. Additionally, he's gone 18-for-22 on extra points. Despite missing games, he still sits as the K15 on the season.
There's some risk as it's his first game back from injury, but the matchup helps. Tennessee ranks in the top 12 in fantasy points given up to kickers. Pineiro may be available in leagues due to the injury and the Week 14 bye. For managers willing to take a small risk, the season-long consistency makes Pineiro worth considering this week.
Kickers to Avoid for Week 15
Daniel Carlson (LV) at Philadelphia Eagles
11% Rostered
Efficiency wasn't a problem for Carlson last week, but opportunity continues to be an issue. In Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Broncos, Carlson made his lone field goal attempt and both extra point attempts. It was a fine day for the kicker, but it also highlights how Las Vegas rarely puts him in a position to matter for fantasy.
Across 13 games, Carlson has attempted just 18 extra points, only highlighting the Raiders' scoring struggles. Sitting at 2-11 and on a seven-game losing streak, Las Vegas travels to Philadelphia as a heavy underdog in Week 15.
Philadelphia is middle of the pack when it comes to fantasy points given up to the position, but matchup data doesn't matter if the kicker doesn't see the work. In a game where the Raiders will have to play from behind, the path to usable fantasy production is hard to see. He's worth a fade this week.
Nick Folk (NYJ) at Jacksonville Jaguars
4% Rostered
Accuracy continues to be what Folk is known for, but he doesn't get to display it often. In Week 14, the kicker made his only field goal try from 31 yards in the loss to Miami. He is now 23-for-24 on field goals, including going 6-for-7 from 50-plus, and remains perfect on extra points at 19-for-19.
The recurring problem for Folk has been volume. It's unlikely to change in this matchup with the Jaguars, as the Jets' offense isn't generating consistent scoring chances. When he doesn't get work, it doesn't matter how accurate he is.
Ranked as the K14 overall, Folk is a serviceable kicker if you're in a bind. However, heading into the fantasy playoffs, it might make more sense to pivot if you have other options available. Temper expectations if he stays in your lineup because his ceiling is limited.
Chad Ryland (ARI) at Houston Texans
3% Rostered
Sunday's loss to the Rams was another rough contest for the Cardinals, and Ryland felt the effects of the game script. The kicker went 1-for-2 on field goals, making a 38-yarder in the second quarter and missing a 63-yard attempt as time expired at the conclusion of the first half. He did convert both extra points, but the overall results didn't provide much fantasy value.
The upcoming matchup doesn't offer help. The Cardinals face the Texans in Week 15, a defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to opposing kickers. Houston will keep the team from settling for threes in this one.
This season, Ryland sits at 19-for-25 on field goals and 25-for-29 on extra points. He's been fine when the matchup calls for it, but against the Texans, it's giving 'sit the kicker'. This is a difficult matchup with better options likely available, so get a replacement now.
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