Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings Week 9: Who to Start at K

Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Kicker rankings and projections for Week 9.

“After eight full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the fantasy football landscape, and the Defense rankings are reflecting that.”

2023 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

*As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

#PlayerFF Pts
1Harrison Butker7.8
2Justin Tucker7.7
3Blake Grupe7.6
4Brandon Aubrey7.6
5Tyler Bass7.6
6Dustin Hopkins7.5
7Evan McPherson7.5
8Jake Elliott7.5
9Cameron Dicker7.5
10Ka’imi Fairbairn7.5
11Matt Gay7.4
12Jason Sanders7.4
13Chris Boswell7.2
14Younghoe Koo7.2
15Anders Carlson7.2
16Chad Ryland7.1
17Eddy Pineiro7.1
18Daniel Carlson7
19Greg Zuerlein7
20Joey Slye6.9
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Fantasy Football K Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:

Blake Grupe (Saints) was the highest recommended Kicker waiver wire pickup this week.

Analysis

1. Blake Grupe, Saints – Rostered in 27% of Yahoo leagues

2. Cameron Dicker, Chargers – Rostered in 39% of Yahoo leagues

3. Matt Gay, Colts – Rostered in 31% of Yahoo leagues

4. Ka’Imi Fairbairn, Texans, – Rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues

Read John Daigle’s full Week 9 Waiver Wire Watch

What is the Best Streaming Option in the Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings?

Matt Gay (Colts) is one of the best streaming options at the position this week. 

Analysis

Coming off a solid K8 outing, Matt Gay is set up for success again on the road in Carolina.

The Colts are favored by 2.5 in this one, with a decent implied team total of 24 points. Gay is currently only rostered by 21% of Yahoo managers, so there’s a decent chance he’s there for you.

*Read Jennifer Eakins’ full Fantasy Football Kicker Streaming Week 9 Article*

Who are some Week 9 Fantasy Kickers to avoid?

Some options who have fallen out of the top-20 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings include: Chase McLaughlin (Buccaneers), Jason Myers (Seahawks), Greg Joseph (Vikings), and Cairo Santos (Bears). 

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For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool to compare the following kicker pairings;

  1. Jason Sanders vs. Evan McPherson
  2. Cameron Dicker vs. Blake Grupe
  3. Jake Elliott vs. Evan McPherson
  4. Jason Sanders vs. Cameron Dicker
  5. Tyler Bass vs. Brandon Aubrey
  6. Greg Zuerlein vs. Ka’imi Fairbairn
  7. Dustin Hopkins vs. Younghoe Koo
  8. Blake Grupe vs. Brandon Aubrey
  9. Chris Boswell vs. Cameron Dicker
  10. Dustin Hopkins vs. Jake Elliott
  11. Dustin Hopkins vs. Matt Gay
  12. Nick Folk vs. Matt Gay

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Justin has been playing fantasy sports since he booted up a Sandbox Fantasy Football league on his Gateway computer in Middle School. After nearly two decades in the restaurant industry, he's focusing his attention on making a living in the sports industry.

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