While kickers may not always be the first players on your mind when drafting your NFL fantasy football team , it's worth noting that they can sometimes outperform field stars in terms of fantasy points. This strategic insight could give you an edge in your team selection.
When it comes to the position of fantasy football manager, the Dallas Cowboys' Pro Bowl kicker, Brandon Aubrey , is an exceptional first choice. Aubrey's performance speaks for itself – he led the NFL with field goals made and was perfect outside of 50 yards, recording 180 fantasy points last season. His NFL record of 35 straight field goals to begin his career and a perfect 10-for-10 record from the 50-yard line and beyond are testament to his skill. In his first season, Aubrey made 36 out of 38 field goal attempts, demonstrating remarkable reliability in his position.
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Here are a few other kickers to add to your fantasy football roster to help you come out on top for the 2024 season.
Fantasy football 2024: Top kickers
Justin Tucker is a seven-time Pro Bowl kicker and is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Tucker has a 90.2% field goal percentage after making 395 of 438 attempts in his career. Since 2012, Tucker has recorded the most field goals in the NFL with 395 and owns the record for the longest game-winning field goal with the 66-yard game-winner against Detroit in 2021. Tucker recorded 155 fantasy points last season, the second-most in the league, earning him a top-five fantasy football kicker for the upcoming season.
Harrison Butker recently signed a contract extension with the Chiefs, making him the highest-paid kicker. He has an impressive career field goal percentage of 89.1, which is the second-best of all time behind Tucker. Butker has proven to be a reliable player in his position and has made crucial field goals, including that clutch 29-yarder with three seconds remaining to tie in Super Bowl LVIII.
4. Jake Elliott , Philadelphia Eagles
Jake Elliott is coming off his seventh season in the NFL, during which he achieved seven field goals of 50 yards or more, which is a career-best. In the last three seasons, Elliott has contributed 44 extra points, establishing himself as an accurate and reliable player. Elliott has maintained an 86.2% field goal percentage throughout his career and has successfully made 168 of 195 field goals.
5. Jake Moody , San Francisco 49ers
In the 2023 NFL Draft, Jake Moody was chosen as the first kicker to come off the board. He had a mostly solid season, finishing 21-of-25 on field goals for an 84% conversion rate. Additionally, he led the league in extra points attempted, making 60-of-61. Moody is considered a top player at his position.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football rankings: Brandon Aubrey, Justin Tucker among top kickers in 2024
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