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Stephen Gostkowski is back with the Patriots this season, and he should be considered among the best Fantasy kickers once again. In 2018, he made 27-of-32 field goals, including two from 50-plus yards, as well as 49-of-50 PATs. He was the No. 4 Fantasy kicker last season and should be in that range once again. He should be drafted with a late-round pick in all leagues this season.
The best kicker in Fantasy Football resides in Baltimore, and his name is Justin Tucker. He's been a top-10 kicker every year of his career including a No. 2 overall finish in 2018. He's drilled a minimum of 29 field goals every year and has exceeded 32 three-pointers in each of his last four campaigns. The Ravens' move to a run-centric offense commandeered by Lamar Jackson should mean more field goal opportunities since Jackson isn't a prolific passer but still good enough to drive into or near the red zone. Most kickers get taken with a final-round pick - Tucker's worth splurging on with a third-to-last pick.
Fairbairn had been successful on 24 consecutive kicks before a second-quarter extra-point attempt sailed wide right. Despite the miss, he managed a credible six points and maintained his NFL scoring lead with 142 points after 15 games.
Greg Zuerlein should again be considered one of the best Fantasy kickers this season, and he's worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues. In 2018, Zuerlein missed four games with a groin injury, but he still made 27 of 31 field goals, including four from at least 50 yards, as well as 35 of 36 PATs. The Rams offense should once again be dominant, and Zuerlein will again get plenty of scoring chances.
Wil Lutz has finished as a top-10 kicker for three consecutive seasons - a fourth seems likely given the state of the Saints offense. Specifically, he's had at least 30 field goal tries every year, helping him achieve massive numbers. In 2018, Lutz made a career-best 93.3 percent of his field goals and all but one of his 53 extra points. With Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara and the rest of the Saints loading up for another explosive season, Lutz figures to reap the rewards in the kicking game. He's a no-brainer worth taking with one of the last 20 picks on Draft Day.
Robbie Gould was a solid Fantasy kicker in 2018, and he should be considered a No. 1 option again this season. Last year, Gould made 33 of 34 field goals, including two from 50-plus yards. He also made 27of 29 PATs. With Jimmy Garoppolo (ACL) expected to return at 100 percent this season, the 49ers offense should continue to produce at a high level. We recommend drafting Gould with a last-round pick in all leagues.