Fantasy Football Week 7 Rankings: Top 15 Kickers

Let’s take a look at how I would rank the Top 15 Kickers for Week 7:

1. Sebastian Janikowski – Oakland Raiders – at Denver
2. Robbie Gould – Chicago Bears – vs. Washington
3. Rob Bironas – Tennessee Titans – vs. Philadelphia
4. Stephen Gostkowski – New England Patriots – at San Diego
5. Matt Prater – Denver Broncos – vs. Oakland
6. Mason Crosby – Green Bay Packers – vs. Minnesota
7. Josh Scobee – Jacksonville Jaguars – at Kansas City
8. Mike Nugent – Cincinnati Bengals – at Atlanta
9. Matt Bryant – Atlanta Falcons – vs. Cincinnati
10. Ryan Longwell – Minnesota Vikings – at Green Bay
11. David Akers – Philadelphia Eagles – at Tennessee
12. Jeff Reed – Pittsburgh Steelers – at Miami
13. Graham Gano – Washington Redskins – at Chicago
14. Lawrence Tynes – New York Giants – at Dallas
15. Garrett Hartley – New Orleans Saints – vs. Cleveland

Thoughts:

• While Sebastian Janikowski struggled with his accuracy early, he’s 6-6 over his last three games.  Having made a league leading 14 field goals, it’s hard to rank anyone else at the top.  With his big leg playing in the thin air of Denver, it only cements his spot.
• Matt Prater showed off his big leg, connecting on a 59-yard field goal against the Jets in Week 6.  While he doesn’t have many kicks over 40 yards, he proved that he can connect from a distance.  He’s certainly worth using in all formats.
• Josh Scobee is a perfect 11-11 this season, including 9-9 from at least 40 yards.  You have to like that type of production from your kicker.
• Green Bay has given up 14 field goals this season (tied with the Titans for the league lead).  Of course, it would be a little more encouraging if Ryan Longwell had more than just four attempts on the year.  If there were a week for him to deliver, however, this would probably be it.
• Would anyone have predicted that Mike Nugent would go 12-13 to start his season, including being 2-2 from at least 50 yards?  He’s made at least two field goals in each of his last four games, including five in Week 2.  He’s a good play in all formats.
• David Akers is normally reliable, but he is just 3-7 over his last two games.  While he’s adding extra points, you have to downgrade him a little bit until he rights the ship and proves he can consistently make some kicks.

What are your thoughts on these rankings?  Who’s too high?  Who’s too low?

Make sure to check out the rest of our Week 7 Rankings:

• Top 25 Quarterbacks
• Top 40 Running Backs
• Top 60 Wide Receivers
• Top 15 Tight Ends
• Top 15 Defenses (coming soon)
• Waiver Worthy
• Start ‘Em or Sit ‘Em
• Sunday Sleepers (coming soon)

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