Fantasy Football Expert Justin Edwards looks at the current Fantasy Football Kicker rankings and projections for Week 3.
“After two full weeks of NFL action, there are a number of surprises in the football landscape, and the fantasy football Kicker rankings are reflecting that.”
2024 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings
*As always, the projections and rankings are courtesy of 4for4’s Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings!
# | Player | FF Pts |
1 | Evan McPherson | 8.2 |
2 | Jake Moody | 8 |
3 | Justin Tucker | 7.9 |
4 | Brandon Aubrey | 7.8 |
5 | Tyler Bass | 7.8 |
6 | Harrison Butker | 7.7 |
7 | Jake Elliott | 7.6 |
8 | Jake Bates | 7.6 |
9 | Jason Myers | 7.6 |
10 | Blake Grupe | 7.6 |
11 | Ka’imi Fairbairn | 7.6 |
12 | Daniel Carlson | 7.6 |
13 | Dustin Hopkins | 7.5 |
14 | Cairo Santos | 7.4 |
15 | Matt Prater | 7.4 |
16 | Younghoe Koo | 7.4 |
17 | Chase McLaughlin | 7.3 |
18 | Greg Zuerlein | 7.3 |
19 | Matt Gay | 7.3 |
20 | Cameron Dicker | 7.3 |
Fantasy Football K Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:
Cairo Santos (Bears) was the highest recommended Kicker waiver wire pickup this week.
Analysis
Honestly, I was shocked to find Cairo Santos this available entering Week 3 (and shame on me for leaving him out of last week’s column). He tied Matt Gay for the second-most fantasy points at the position last season (behind only Brandon Aubrey) and made three field goals and an extra point in Week 2.
He proceeded to hit a pair of 50-yarders and add another extra point in Week 3. Santos should be rostered and started in every single fantasy league (that has kickers of course).
Read Matt Okada’s full Week 3 Waiver Wire Watch
What is the Best Streaming Option in the Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings?
Blake Grupe (Saints) and Jake Bates (Lions) are two of the best streaming options at the position this week.
Analysis
Blake Grupe – As the K4 on the season thanks to the Saints’ sudden high-octane offense, Blake Grupe is in another nice spot in Week 3. New Orleans is favored by 1.5 points with a team total of 25.50, plus Grupe gets to kick at home in a cushy dome.
The sophomore is only on 6% of Yahoo rosters heading into Week 3.
Jake Bates – You can assume Jake Bates will be in this article until he’s over 40% rostered, or until the Lions stop scoring points. This week they head to Arizona where they are favored by a field goal, with the second-highest team total of the week currently set at 27.25 points.
Bates is still free in 79% of Yahoo fantasy leagues.
*Read Jennifer Eakins’ full Fantasy Football Kicker Streaming Week 3 Article*
Who are some Week 3 Fantasy Kickers to avoid?
Some options who have fallen out of the top-20 Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings include: Nick Folk (Titans), Will Reichard (Vikings), and Chris Boswell (Steelers).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool.