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For the first time since 2010, Stephen Gostkowski was not the No. 1 Fantasy kicker in 2016 when he finished at No. 12. From 2011-15, Gostkowski dominated the position, but last year he was just 27 of 32 on field goals with only two kicks of more than 50 yards and 46 of 49 on extra points. The 27 made field goals were his lowest total since 2010, as well as the 32 attempts. He's an easy bounce-back candidate with the Patriots loading up on offense with the addition of Brandin Cooks, Dwayne Allen and Rex Burkhead, as well as Tom Brady playing all 16 games. He should be among the first kickers drafted in all leagues, and he's should be selected in the final two rounds of every league.
After leading all kickers in Fantasy points last season, Matt Bryant is a lock to get drafted onto a Fantasy roster. He's nailed over 86 percent of his field goals in six of his last seven seasons and has attempted at least 29 field goals in five of those years. Nothing figures to change for him in Atlanta, so bank on taking him with a pick within the final two rounds on Draft Day.
Justin Tucker will be one of the first kickers taken in Fantasy drafts this fall. He's made at least 29 field goals in five seasons and has yet to miss an extra point. The dude has nailed at least 85 percent of his field goal tries in each season and in 2016 was a perfect 10 for 10 from 50-plus yards. If there's a knock against him, it's that he plays for a Ravens team that isn't expected to have one of the league's most blistering offenses. That could cost him some field goal tries that other kickers will have. Nonetheless, Tucker is one of the most reliable Fantasy kickers out there and should get picked before the final round of your Fantasy draft.