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Bye weeks are over in the NFL, so the kicker position in fantasy football will be fairly straightforward. That said, there are some fantasy managers who haven't been relying on must-start studs, so the weekly streaming game and waiver wire still matters. Our Week 15 kicker rankings aim to help fantasy managers sort through all the variables and make the right choice at this tough position to predict.
The kicker injuries have slowed down, but you never know when someone will tweak something in practice, so it's important to have an understanding of the position as a whole.
Again, continue to trust big-name kickers like Justin Tucker, Daniel Carlson, and Tyler Bass. For fantasy managers playing the weekly streamer game, we've got you covered.
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Week 15 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football
| Rank | Tier | Kicker | Opponent | Over/Under |
| 1 | 1 | Harrison Butker | @ HOU | 48.5 |
| 2 | 1 | Brett Maher | @ JAX | 48 |
| 3 | 1 | Daniel Carlson | vs. NE | 44.5 |
| 4 | 1 | Younghoe Koo | @ NO | 43.5 |
| 5 | 1 | Tyler Bass | vs. MIA | 42 |
| 6 | 1 | Jason Myers | vs. SF | 43.5 |
| 7 | 1 | Justin Tucker | @ CLE | 37.5 |
| 8 | 2 | Cameron Dicker | vs. TEN | 46 |
| 9 | 2 | Greg Zuerlein | vs. DET | 44.5 |
| 10 | 2 | Evan McPherson | @ TB | 43 |
| 11 | 2 | Ryan Succop | vs. CIN | 43 |
| 12 | 2 | Jason Sanders | @ BUF | 42 |
| 13 | 2 | Greg Joseph | vs. IND | 47.5 |
| 14 | 2 | Jake Elliott | @ CHI | 48 |
| 15 | 2 | Graham Gano | @ WAS | 39.5 |
| 16 | 2 | Wil Lutz | vs. ATL | 43.5 |
| 17 | 3 | Riley Patterson | vs. DAL | 48 |
| 18 | 3 | Michael Badgley | @ NYJ | 44.5 |
| 19 | 3 | Nick Folk | @ LV | 44.5 |
| 20 | 3 | Robbie Gould | @ SEA | 43.5 |
| 21 | 3 | Cade York | vs. BAL | 37.5 |
| 22 | 3 | Chase McLaughlin | @ MIN | 47.5 |
| 23 | 4 | Matt Prater | @ DEN | 39 |
| 24 | 4 | Eddy Piñeiro | vs. PIT | 38.5 |
| 25 | 4 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | vs. KC | 48.5 |
| 26 | 4 | Cairo Santos | vs. PHI | 48 |
| 27 | 4 | Mason Crosby | vs. LAR | 40.5 |
| 28 | 4 | Brandon McManus | vs. ARI | 39 |
| 29 | 5 | Joey Slye | vs. NYG | 39.5 |
| 30 | 5 | Randy Bullock | @ LAC | 46 |
| 31 | 5 | Matt Gay | @ GB | 40.5 |
| 32 | 5 | Matthew Wright | @ CAR | 38.5 |
Kicker Streamers to Target for Week 15
Only players who are rostered in fewer than 50% of fantasy football leagues are considered streamers.
Wil Lutz, New Orleans Saints (vs. Atlanta Falcons)
Lutz hasn't been the superstar kicker we've seen him be in the past, as he's made just 76.9-percent of his field goals in 2022. However, he's made 12-of-14 field goal attempts at home (85.7-percent) and the New Orleans offense shouldn't have trouble scoring points against the Falcons. Both offenses in this matchup have struggled at times this year, but this could sneakily be a high-scoring affair with two low-floor defenses.
Greg Zuerlein, New York Jets (vs. Detroit Lions)
Zuerlein is the No. 7 kicker in total fantasy points through 14 weeks, yet is only rostered in roughly 15-percent of leagues. The New York Jets offense is at least competent under quarterback Mike White, and Detroit is always going to give up yards and points in bunches. Zuerlein has top-five upside in Week 15.
Graham Gano, New York Giants (at Washington Commanders)
Gano has cooled off recently, but he's still the No. 14 kicker in total fantasy points. While this Giants-Commanders matchup doesn't scream shootout conditions, there will be plenty of scoring opportunities for kickers. Both offenses are good enough to move the ball, but we could see a field goal battle in this ultra-important NFC East showdown on Sunday Night Football.
Kicker Busts to Avoid for Week 15
Matt Prater, Arizona Cardinals (at Denver Broncos)
Fantasy managers love revenge game narratives, so why not fire up Prater against his former team at Mile High Field? Well, because the Denver Broncos' defense is elite when it's not facing top-tier offenses, and the 39-point game total doesn't set up well for fantasy kickers. Prater ranks 40th out of 42 kickers who have attempted a field goal in fantasy points per game, so it's time to let go of the once-elite fantasy kicker.
Matt Gay, Los Angeles Rams (at Green Bay Packers)
The Rams offense finally showed some life against the Las Vegas Raiders with Baker Mayfield under center, but do we really expect Mayfield to play well on the road in Green Bay on Monday Night Football? No. Gay was a stud fantasy kicker last season, but don't even think about firing him up in Week 15.
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