Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: Top 15 Kickers

As I always say, do not disregard the potential value of a kicker to your fantasy roster.  Let’s take a look at how I rank them for fantasy Week 12:

1. David Akers - Philadelphia Eagles - vs. Washington
2. Nate Kaeding - San Diego Chargers - vs. Kansas City
3. Mason Crosby - Green Bay Packers - at Detroit
4. Stephen Gostkowski - New England Patriots - at New Orleans
5. John Carney - New Orleans Saints - vs. New England
6. Lawrence Tynes - New York Giants - at Denver
7. Ryan Longwell - Minnesota Vikings - vs. Chicago
8. Nick Folk - Dallas Cowboys - vs. Oakland
9. Jason Elam - Atlanta Falcons - vs. Tampa Bay
10. Dan Carpenter - Miami Dolphins - at Buffalo
11. Neil Rackers - Arizona Cardinals - at Tennessee
12. Shayne Graham - Cincinnati Bengals - vs. Cleveland
13. Rob Bironas - Tennessee Titans - vs. Arizona
14. Olindo Mare - Seattle Seahawks - at St. Louis
15. Matt Stover - Indianapolis Colts - at Houston

Thoughts:

• Having connected on 10 kicks of 40 yards or more and facing one of the toughest defenses in the league, is it hard to imagine Akers having a big day?
• While Lawrence Tynes has struggled at times this season, he’s one of the biggest point gainers in the league among kickers, thanks in part to the Giants constant struggles in the red zone. Denver is one of the best defenses in the league, allowing 183 points on the season, so it is very possible the Giants are held to a few field goals this week.

What are your thoughts? Who was left off the list? Who should be higher? Who should be lower?

Other Week 12 Rankings:

• Quarterbacks
• Running Backs
• Wide Receivers
• Tight Ends
• Defenses

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