Best Week 5 Kicker Streamers - Fantasy Football Kickers to Pickup and Start

October 10, 2026

The top Week 5 kicker streamers, fantasy football pickups and kicker starts for 2026. Target these fantasy kicker streaming options with strong Week 5 matchups.

Hey RotoBallers! The full Week 5 slate kicks off in just 24 hours, so most managers are putting the finishing touches on their lineup and navigating tough decisions.

While much of the attention is on the skill-position players, managers can find a sneaky edge by streaming a kicker in a high-upside matchup. Below, we will spotlight some kickers (Who are widely available) who could greatly outperform their projections this week.

Who are some top streaming options at the kicker position in Week 5? Let's dive in and make some winning moves.

Top Kicker Streamers for Week 5

Only players rostered in fewer than 65% of fantasy football leagues are considered potential streamers.

Dominic Zvada (NYG) @ Washington Commanders
5% Rostered 

After a quiet start to the season, Dominic Zvada has quickly put himself on the fantasy radar. In Weeks 1 and 2, Zvada attempted just two field goals (and converted both) while hitting all four of his extra points. However, over the past two weeks, the rookie kicker has been far more involved in the offense.

In Week 3 (in their victory over the Titans), Zvada went 4-for-4 on field goals but did not attempt any beyond the 40-yard mark. In Week 4, Zvada tested his leg, going 3-for-3 on field goals, with two coming from the 50+ yard range.

Seeing the Giants put trust in the rookie kicker from deep ranges is a very positive sign. Fortunately, the Giants should have little trouble moving down the field this week against the struggling Washington Commanders defense. Last week, the Commanders allowed Spencer Shrader to convert all three field goals and chip in three extra points.

Don't let his low rostership steer you away from streaming him, the rookie has legit top-10 upside this weekend.

Chris Boswell (PIT) vs. Indianapolis Colts
15% Rostered

The veteran kicker has had a quiet start to the 2026 season but should be in a prime spot to kickstart the turnaround on Sunday. Boswell has been inconsistent because of the Steelers' offense, but the unit has started to find its footing over the past two weeks, putting Boswell on the streaming radar. Since averaging just 204 passing yards over the first two weeks, Aaron Rodgers has averaged a much higher 295.5 passing yards over the last two games with three passing scores in each contest.

The Colts have averaged a high 26.0 points per game allowed this season and have been generous to kickers, as Commanders kicker Drew Stevens went 2-for-2 last week, and Harrison Butker attempted field goals back in Week 2. Given Boswell's lengthy track record and prime matchup, he has top-12 upside in Week 5.

Harrison Mevis (LAR) vs. Buffalo Bills
45% Rostered

The next kicker is a target for those in shallower leagues. Harrison Mevis plays for one of the sport's most potent offensive units, which provides him with a very high floor. Even in the weeks in which he does not attempt any field goals, the Rams will find the back of the endzone, which gives him extra point opportunities.

Since Week 2, Mevis has attempted nine extra points (and has converted all of them) while going a modest 5-for-7 on field goals. However, last season, Mevis posted a sharp 92.3% FG%, suggesting he can be very effective from longer ranges. This weekend, the Rams will play host to the Buffalo Bills, who have allowed a high 26.8 points per game this season.

This game currently has a 54.5 O/U, the highest among all Week 5 games, which should put Mevis in scoring position for much of the contest.

Chad Ryland (ARI) vs. Detroit Lions
1% Rostered

The final kicker we will spotlight is also a target for those in deeper leagues, like Zvada. Chad Ryland has had two very productive fantasy outputs and two underwhelming ones in the 2026 season. In Weeks 1 and 3, Ryland totaled at least 12.0 fantasy points and attempted three or more field goals.

However, in Weeks 2 and 4, Ryland totaled six points or fewer and attempted just one total field goal. Fortunately, managers should expect Ryland to return to his Week 1 and 3 form as he will face a struggling Detroit Lions defense.

Last week, the Lions surrendered 32 points to the Carolina Panthers. In this game, kicker Ryan Fitzgerald went 2-for-2 and chipped in two extra points (missing on two attempts). Ryland is coming off a quiet Week 4, but he did convert his first 50+ yard attempt, suggesting the team may be inclined to turn to him in longer ranges to keep this game close.

The Cardinals should have little trouble moving downfield, which should allow Ryland to flirt with another double-digit fantasy points effort.

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— TSN (@TSN_Sports) October 4, 2026

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