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While kickers may not always be the first players that come to mind when building your NFL fantasy football team, it’s worth noting that they sometimes perform better than field stars in terms of fantasy points. This strategic insight could give you an edge when selecting teams.
When it comes to the fantasy football manager position, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl kicker Brandon Aubrey is an exceptional first choice. Aubrey’s production speaks for itself – he led the NFL in field goals made and was perfect outside of 50 yards, scoring 180 fantasy points last season. His NFL-record 35 consecutive field goals made early in his career and a perfect 10-of-10 record from the 50-yard line and beyond are a testament to his skill level. In his first season, Aubrey converted 36 of 38 field goal attempts, demonstrating remarkable reliability at his position.
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Here are a few other kickers you can add to your fantasy football roster to emerge victorious in the 2024 season.
Fantasy Football 2024: The best kickers
2. Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens
Justin Tucker has made seven Pro Bowl appearances and is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. Tucker has a 90.2% conversion rate, having converted 395 of 438 attempts in his career. Since 2012, Tucker has made the most field goals in the NFL with 395 and holds the record for the longest game-winning field goal with the 66-yard kick against Detroit in 2021. Tucker scored 155 fantasy points last season, second most in the league, making him one of the top five fantasy football kickers for the upcoming season.
3. Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs
Harrison Butker recently signed a contract extension with the Chiefs, making him the highest-paid kicker. He has an impressive field goal percentage of 89.1, which is second only to Tucker’s all-time record. Butker has proven to be a reliable player at his position, making crucial field goals, including the game-tying 29-yard kick with three seconds left in Super Bowl LVIII.
4. Jake Elliott, Philadelphia Eagles
Jake Elliott is coming off his seventh season in the NFL in which he made seven field goals of 50 yards or more, which is a career high. Over 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, successfully making 168 of 195 field goals.
5. Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers
Jake Moody was selected as the first kicker in the 2023 NFL Draft. He played a mostly solid season, making 21 of 25 field goals with a success rate of 84%. In addition, he led the league in extra point attempts, making 60 of 61. Moody is considered a top player in his position.
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