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 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 | Tyler Bass | 8.2 |
3 | Justin Tucker | 8.1 |
4 | Younghoe Koo | 8.1 |
5 | Harrison Butker | 8 |
6 | Brandon Aubrey | 8 |
7 | Jake Elliott | 7.9 |
8 | Will Reichard | 7.9 |
9 | Austin Seibert | 7.7 |
10 | Jason Myers | 7.6 |
11 | Jake Bates | 7.5 |
12 | Blake Grupe | 7.5 |
13 | Brandon McManus | 7.5 |
14 | Chad Ryland | 7.4 |
15 | Ka’imi Fairbairn | 7.4 |
16 | Cairo Santos | 7.3 |
17 | Joshua Karty | 7.3 |
18 | Cameron Dicker | 7.3 |
19 | Dustin Hopkins | 7.1 |
20 | Jason Sanders | 7 |
Fantasy Football K Rankings, Who Should I Add Off Waiver Wires:
Austin Seibert (Commanders) was the highest recommended Kicker waiver wire pickup this week.
Analysis
… sigh. Last week I made Austin Seibert the sole resident of this section of the column. He was dropped in 3% of Yahoo leagues. And then, unsurprisingly, posted another elite day.
At this point, I’m just hoping that all of you play on other fantasy apps and have added Seibert and that the Yahoo rostership reflects a bunch of suckers who aren’t subscribed to 4for4 Fantasy Football. This might be the last time I include the position at all. In Seibert I trust.
Read Matt Okada’s full Week 9 Waiver Wire Watch
What is the Best Streaming Option in the Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings?
Jake Bates (Lions), Blake Grupe (Saints), and Will Reichard (Vikings) are three of the best streaming options at the position this week.
Analysis
Will Reichard (MIN) vs. Colts
K9 standout Will Reichard has been a model of consistency in 2024, already amassing 70 fantasy points and maintaining a flawless record in both field goals and extra points throughout his NFL career.
His perfect accuracy has made him one of the most reliable kickers this season, yet he remains available in a majority of leagues—currently rostered in just 16% of Yahoo leagues heading into Week 9. This week, the Vikings are six-point home favorites against the Colts, with an implied team total of 25.75 points, suggesting Reichard could see ample scoring opportunities.
Given his reliability and the Vikings’ favorable game script, fantasy managers needing a kicker should consider picking up Reichard, as he could be a valuable asset for the remainder of the season.
Blake Grupe (NO) @ Panthers
Derek Carr should be back this week so hopefully, we get the Saints from earlier this season. Vegas seems to think so too, since New Orleans is a touchdown favorite in Carolina with a projected team score of 25.25 points in the victory.
Blake Grupe is free in 95% of Yahoo leagues ahead of this plus matchup with the Panthers.
Jake Bates (DET) @ Packers
It would not be a kicker streaming column in 2024 without Jake Bates, and he’s set up for success again this week. The Lions are 3.5-point road favorites in Green Bay, with a team total of 25. This NFC North battle should be a good one and offers the second-highest over/under in Week 9 (49).
Bates is still a candidate for streaming as he’s rostered by 35% of Yahoo fantasy managers.
*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: Nick Folk (Titans), Matt Gay (Colts), and Cam Little (Jaguars).
For more advice on who to start check out 4for4’s who should I start tool.