Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings: Kickers

The final week of the NFL regular season is upon us, which also means that it is the end of the fantasy football season. If you are still reading our weekly kicker rankings, you likely have a fantasy football game of value this week.

So, as you prepare your lineup for what is likely a championship football game, it’s time to kick back and enjoy the Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week 17 Kicker Rankings.

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1. Stephen Gostkowski (New England Patriots) @ Buffalo

Stephen Gostkowski has been one of the top kickers all season, and it appears that he'll finish the year as the league's top fantasy kicker for 2008. He managed four field goals and five extra points in a Week 16 win over the Arizona Cardinals, leading to a solid double digit performance. Expect another one  from Gostkowski this week, as the Patriots need a victory to have a shot at the playoffs.

Point Projection: 13 points

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2. Nate Kaeding (San Diego Chargers) vs. Denver

The San Diego Chargers appeared to have no hope to make the playoffs after Week 13 when they were 4-8. They have since found their offense and are on a three-game winning streak with a chance to win the division Sunday against the Broncos. Nate Kaeding has benefited from the offensive improvement. Look for a second straight double figure game from Kaeding.

Point Projection: 12 points

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3. Kris Brown (Houston Texans) vs. Chicago

Kris Brown has made 18 field goals over his last seven games making him one of the highest scoring kickers over that span. Look for another multiple field goal game from Brown as the Texans try and play spoiler by beating the Chicago Bears; thereby eliminating their chances at a division title and playoff berth.

Point Projection: 11 points

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4. Matt Bryant (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) vs. Oakland

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have struggled of late losing three straight games. Matt Bryant’s numbers have also slipped during this losing streak. He has had a good season and his numbers should improve this week as the Bucs host the Oakland Raiders. Tampa Bay will get the offense back on track as they still have a shot to make the playoffs.

Point Projection: 11 points

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5. Rob Bironas (Tennessee Titans) @ Indianapolis

The Titans may not have anything to play for in Week 17 as they have clinched home field advantage throughout the playoffs, but the Titans offense should still move the ball enough against the Colts to get Bironas multiple field goal attempts. He is 12 for 12 on field goal attempts over his last six games.

Point Projection: 10 points

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6. Garrett Hartley (New Orleans Saints) vs. Carolina

Garrett Hartley has yet to miss a kick since joining the Saints. The only thing that hurts him are the weeks in which the Saints offense is so good that he doesn’t get many field goal attempts.

Hartley is a solid option this week as New Orleans host the Panthers who boast a solid defense and will not let the Saints score touchdowns on six straight possessions as the Detroit Lions did in Week 16.

Point Projection: 10 points

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7. Nick Folk (Dallas Cowboys) @ Philadelphia

The Dallas Cowboys are in a must win situation this week if they hope to make the playoffs. The Cowboys offense should be able to move the ball, but the Eagles defense is good enough to force Dallas into multiple field goal situations. Nick Folk should end the season with a big game.

Point Projection: 10 points

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To find out where the rest of the kickers rank in Week 17, click the link below...

Week 17 Kicker Rankings