👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE SPRING
X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Compare Any Players
24x7 News and Alerts

Week 3 Kicker (K) Streamers and Starts: 2015 Fantasy Tiers & Rankings

It's Week 3 RotoBallers and we're obsessing over place kickers again! Yes, that’s right – kickers. After all, points are points, and even though kickers are very difficult to predict for fantasy points week to week, having the right one in your Week 3 lineup could be a difference maker.

We're here to give you that life changing analysis you so dearly covet, and help make your kicker start/sit and streaming decisions for Week 3. Who doesn't need a little help making those dreaded lineup decisions a bit easier, especially in the fantasy leg department?

This season we are going to narrow down our tiers to the Top 15 kickers broken down into three tiers. Some of these kickers may have good Week 3 matchups, and be available on your league’s waiver wire, so don't sleep on your chance to cash in a few extra points via the leg.

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 3 Kickers To Start & Stream: Tiers & Rankings

Tier 1 NFL Kickers: New England Patriots (Stephen Gostkowski), New York Giants (Josh Brown), Dallas Cowboys (Dan Bailey), Cincinnati Bengals (Mike Nugent), Denver Broncos (Brandon McManus)

Brandon "The Big Leg On Campus" McManus has proven over the first two weeks of NFL action that he is in fact the greatest leg on earth (at least for now), by hitting a whopping three 50+ yarders already. He's a must start in Week 3, and it doesn't matter who the opponent is (even though it's favorable versus the Lions).

The Patriots draw a favorable home opponent in Week 3 versus a Jaguars defense that has allowed the 10th most fantasy points through two weeks of action, so Stephen Gostkowski is a must start as always.

The tough luck losing Giants seem to have a unique way of floundering games, but Josh Brown has still found a way of putting up delicious amounts of fantasy points. With a short week and a Thursday night matchup, we foresee the third leading scorer at kicker getting plenty of opportunities versus the Redskins at home.

Dan 'The Man" Bailey is always a tier 1 option, and should see increased opportunities with both Dez Bryant and Tony Romo now being out of commission; deploy his highly accurate leg with confidence. Rounding out tier 1 is "Mr. Ohio" Mike Nugent who draws a favorable road matchup versus the Ravens, a team that has allowed the most fantasy points to opposing kickers thus far in 2015. Target him as a waiver wire sleeper in Week 3, or budget busting DFS option on sites like Fanduel that use kickers.

 

Tier 2 NFL Kickers: Atlanta Falcons (Matt Bryant), Baltimore Ravens (Justin Tucker)Seattle Seahawks (Steven Hauschka), Chicago Bears (Robbie Gould). Green Bay Packers (Mason Crosby)

Matt "AARP" Bryant not only knows what if feels like to have lived through prohibition, but he also knows how to make fantasy owners proud as he's put up 2o total points through two weeks of action. Week 3 brings more potential for scoring via the leg for the old man. The dirty birds head southwest to take on the hurting Cowboys, who have allowed the third most fantasy points to opposing kickers thus far in 2015.

Justin "Time" Tucker is the NFL's leading fantasy leg through two weeks, but draws a tough matchup at home versus the Bengals stingy defense versus kickers in Week 3. He's still a must start due to his high PFF grading and scoring potential. Steven Hauschka makes us quiver with joy due to his high-end leg, but he's only a tier 2 kicker for fantasy purposes versus a slightly stingy Bears defense in Week 3.

Robert Paul Gould III draws the Seahawks beleaguered defense in Week 3, and looks forward to capitalizing on the 12.5 fantasy points per game they are allowing on average to kickers. He's a sneaky play for Week 3, and may be available on some waiver wires. Mason "Betha" Crosby rounds out tier 2, and always tickles our fantasy fancy. For Week 3, he can be used at home in Green Bay with confidence versus the Chiefs stingy defense who will most likely allow more than their normal share of fantasy points against.

 

Tier 3 NFL Kickers: St. Louis Rams (Greg Zuerlein), Oakland Raiders (Sebastian Janikowski), Jacksonville Jaguars (Jason Myers), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Kyle Brindza), Carolina Panthers (Graham Gano)

The greatest leg on turf, Greg "Young GZ" Zuerlein, is back at it in Week 3 and leads off our third tier of fantasy legs to adore (and use in your fantasy lineups). Legatron does has a tough assignment of facing the Steelers defense - kickers haven't been scoring a lot on them, mostly because touchdowns are being scored. But the fact that it's a home game under the dome gives us hope of a high floor, plus we will never, ever, ever leave him out of a kicker streamer article out of sheer principle.

The Buccaneers have themselves a fresh young leg straight outta Notre Dame and his name is Kyle Brindza. With a strong college track record, and an even stronger Week 2 performance versus the Saints, Brindza is certainly on the fantasy leg radar versus the mediocre Texans defense for Week 3. If you are dealing with Cody Parkey or Matt Prater issues, then feel free to waiver Kyle Brindza for a boost.

Another rookie leg who is making his mark for the Jacksonville Jaguars is Jason Myers. If you haven't already done so, please meat "I-Score" Myers and get to know him. He'll be helping the Jags and fantasy owners all year long, starting with a projected sleeper performance in Week 3 versus the Patriots - a defense that has allowed a healthy amount of fantasy points to opposing kickers.

Graham "Don't Ya Know" Gano is a fun little kicking option for Week 3, as the anemic Panthers offense faces off against the Saints pathetic defense in what should be a healthy performance from the veteran leg.

Rounding out the top 15 kickers for Week 3 is none other than "The Polish Poweder Keg" himself, Sebastian Janikowski who impressed us with his 13 points in the Raiders Week 2 stunner versus the Ravens overrated defense (minus Suggs). When he's not out pummeling porn stars and getting world class hammered, he's helping build his NFL legend week-to-week by continuing to rack up points. The Raiders will take their somewhat interesting show on the road, and head to Cleveland in what could be another good matchup for the former first round leg, so feel free to stream him in or use him as a DFS budget buster for sites that employ place kickers as part of their lineups and scoring systems.

 

If you don't see someone who's leg you adore in this week's article, you can assume we view them as having a less favorable matchup than our top choices for Week 3. Good luck streaming and dreaming RotoBallers and may the leg be with you.

 


Check out RotoBaller's famous fantasy football draft sleepers and waiver wire pickups list, updated regularly!


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.




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Compare Any Players
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

New York Jets

Jets Pick Up Will McDonald's Fifth-Year Option
Azeez Al-Shaair

Texans, Azeez Al-Shaair Agree to Three-Year Extension
KC Concepcion

Looking to Build Chemistry With Second-Year QB
Deshaun Watson

"Looks Great," Leading QB Battle After First Minicamp?
George Pickens

Signs the Franchise Tag on Wednesday
Cade Cunningham

Helps Pistons Survive With 45-Point Effort
Jock Landale

to Remain Unavailable in Game 6
Peyton Watson

to Remain Out Thursday
Austin Reaves

Cleared to Return Wednesday
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Remains Without Timetable for Return
Brandon Nimmo

Leaves Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Tightness
Brandon Ingram

Won't Play in Second Half Wednesday
Aaron Gordon

Questionable for Game 6
Josh Hart

Iffy for Game 6
Joel Embiid

Likely to Play in Game 6
Bones Hyland

Could Miss Game 6
Kevin Huerter

Not Available for Game 5
Jonathan Isaac

Remains Out for Game 5
Franz Wagner

Won't Play in Game 5
MLB

Phillies-Giants Postponed on Wednesday Due to Rain
Nils Lundkvist

to Remain Out Thursday
Jonas Brodin

Uncertain for Game 6
Matvei Michkov

Expected to Rejoin Flyers Lineup Wednesday
Noah Ostlund

Set to Miss "a Period of Time"
Viktor Arvidsson

Doubtful for Game 6 Against Sabres
Barrett Hayton

Close to Returning
Charle-Edouard D'Astous

a Game-Time Call Wednesday
Brandon Aiyuk

Decision Could Come in Late May
Bryce Young

Panthers Pick Up Bryce Young's Fifth-Year Option
MLB

Orioles-Astros Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather on Wednesday
Gary Woodland

Riding Momentum Into Cadillac Championship
Jordan Spieth

Brings Boom-or-Bust Potential to Cadillac Championship
Adam Scott

Looks Poised for Another Strong Finish at Doral
Maverick McNealy

Needs Approach Game to Click at Doral
George Springer

Being Activated From Injured List, Won't Start on Wednesday
Wyatt Langford

Expected to be Activated on Saturday
Garrett Crochet

Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Inflammation
CFB

Jameson Williams Files Lawsuit Against NCAA, SEC, Big Ten
Junior Caminero

Back in Wednesday's Lineup After Injury Scare
Harry Hall

Volatility Continues at Cadillac Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Looks to Rebound at Trump National Doral
Pierceson Coody

a Risky Value Play at Cadillac Championship
Deebo Samuel Sr.

Will Deebo Samuel Sr. Find a New Team Before Training Camps Open?
Jalen Johnson

Collects Second Playoff Double-Double
Akshay Bhatia

Offers Upside with Risk at Cadillac Championship
Elic Ayomanor

Dynasty Stock Way Down After NFL Draft
Jalen Brunson

Pours 39 Points on Hawks in Game 5
Darius Slayton

Dynasty Value Fading After Busy Giants Offseason
Jaylen Brown

Struggles From the Field in Game 5
Jayson Tatum

Picks Up Another Double-Double
David Njoku

With the NFL Draft Over, David Njoku Could Soon Find a Team
Tyrese Maxey

Records Double-Double With Rebounds
Tyler Warren

a Major Offseason Winner
Joel Embiid

Tallies 33 Points as 76ers Stave Off Elimination
Victor Wembanyama

Posts Second Straight Double-Double
Connor McDavid

Extends Multi-Point Streak Tuesday
Justin Thomas

a Scary Proposition at Cadillac Championship
Nikolaj Ehlers

Hurricanes Hope to Have Nikolaj Ehlers Back for Second Round
Alexander Nikishin

Could Be Available in Round 2
Victor Hedman

Logs Full Practice
Scottie Scheffler

The Leading Favorite at Cadillac Championship
Noah Ostlund

Likely to Miss Time Due to Lower-Body Injury
Arttu Hyry

Unlikely to Play Thursday
Collin Morikawa

Still a Smash Play at Cadillac Championship
Jonas Brodin

Spotted Using Crutches After Game 5
Viktor Hovland

Showed at Augusta He Can Finish Well
Sepp Straka

Attempting to Finish Better in Miami
PGA

J.J Spaun Enduring Roller Coaster Start to 2026
Min Woo Lee

Seeks to Make Adjustments at Cadillac Championship
Max Homa

May Struggle at Old Doral This Weekend
Ben Griffin

Rebounds From Rough Stretch as Miami Looms
Shane Lowry

Searching For Answers at Cadillac Championship
Russell Wilson

Jets Host Russell Wilson for a Visit, Considering him as Backup Option
Russell Henley

Daunting Test at Doral Likely Not a Place For Russell Henley
Jonathon Brooks

Fully Cleared for Offseason Program
Christian Gonzalez

Patriots Exercise Christian Gonzalez's Fifth-Year Option
Tyler Allgeier

One of the Biggest Losers After NFL Draft
A.J. Brown

Eagles to Receive a First-Round Pick if They Trade A.J. Brown?
Justin Rose

Returns to Action After Finishing Third at Masters Tournament
Hideki Matsuyama

Has The Approach Game to Win at Cadillac Championship
Aaron Rodgers

Steelers Place Right-of-First-Refusal Tender on Aaron Rodgers
Jauan Jennings

Visiting With Vikings
Quentin Johnston

Chargers Exercise Fifth-Year Option on Quentin Johnston
Jahmyr Gibbs

Lions Picking Up Jahmyr Gibbs' Fifth-Year Option
Junior Caminero

Suffers Jaw Contusion on Tuesday, Considered Day-to-Day
Scottie Barnes

Leading Raptors' Comeback Effort in Round 1
Pete Fairbanks

Going on Injured List With Nerve Irritation
Spencer Strider

to Make Season Debut This Weekend
Roope Hintz

Likely to Miss Entire First-Round Series
Jason Zucker

Good to Go for Game 5
Josh Norris

Won't Play Tuesday
Colton Dach

Available Tuesday
Connor Ingram

Returns to Oilers Net for Game 5
Luis Robert Jr.

Out on Tuesday With Back Tightness
Jason Dickinson

Considered a Game-Time Decision for Tuesday's Action
Connor McDavid

a Game-Time Call Tuesday
Juan Soto

Dealing With Forearm Tightness, Serving as DH on Tuesday
CFB

Brendan Sorsby Facing Potential Permanent Loss of Eligibility
Manny Machado

Departs Early With Undisclosed Injury on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies

Phillies Fire Manager Rob Thomson
Elmer Rodríguez

Yankees to Promote Top Pitching Prospect Elmer Rodriguez
Pete Fairbanks

Pulled on Monday With "Unusual Sensation" in his Thumb
Giancarlo Stanton

Heading to Injured List With Calf Strain
Travis Bazzana

Guardians Calling Up Former First Overall Pick Travis Bazzana
Will Smith

Back in Action in Series Opener Against Marlins
Josh Naylor

Back in Starting Lineup on Monday
Carson Hocevar

Scores his First Career NASCAR Cup Series Victory at Talladega
Chris Buescher

Misses out on Winning at Talladega by Finishing Second
Alex Bowman

Earns First Top-Five Finish at Talladega Since Returning From Injury
Chase Elliott

Scores A Fourth-Place Finish at Talladega
Zane Smith

Nabs First Top-Five Finish of the 2026 Season at Talladega
CFB

Texas Tech Quarterback Brendan Sorsby Enters Rehab
Youssef Zalal

Suffers Unanimous-Decision Loss
Aljamain Sterling

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Norma Dumont

Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 116
Joselyne Edwards

Scores Upset Win
Alexander Hernandez

Gets Dominated
Alexander Hernandez

Rafa Garcia Dominates Alexander Hernandez
Adrian Luna Martinetti

Unsuccessful In His UFC Debut
Davey Grant

Gets Back In The Win Column
Manny Machado

Clubs Two Homers, Starting to Turn Things Around?
Denny Hamlin

Is Denny Hamlin Worth Rostering for Talladega?
NASCAR

Is Bubba Wallace Playable in Talladega DFS Lineups?
Tyler Reddick

Stay Away From Tyler Reddick at Talladega
Ryan Blaney

Can Ryan Blaney Shake Off The Bad Luck at Talladega?
Austin Cindric

Could Contend For Another Talladega Win
Kyle Busch

an Easy DFS Pick at Talladega
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

. a High-Risk, High-Reward Pick at Talladega
Todd Gilliland

a Sleeper to Watch at Talladega
Brad Keselowski

Is Brad Keselowski Worth Rostering for Talladega Lineups?
Chase Briscoe

Could Chase Briscoe be A Sneaky Tournament Play for Talladega Lineups?
Christopher Bell

Should DFS Managers Trust Christopher Bell at Talladega?
Ty Gibbs

Is A DFS Risk for Talladega Lineups
Youssef Zalal

Set For UFC Vegas 116 Main Event
Aljamain Sterling

An Underdog At UFC Vegas 116
Joselyne Edwards

Set For UFC Vegas 116 Co-Main Event
Norma Dumont

Looks To Extend Her Win Streak
Alexander Hernandez

A Favorite At UFC Vegas 116
Rafa Garcia

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Adrian Luna Martinetti

Set For His UFC Debut
Davey Grant

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF