2024 NFL Kicker Rankings

During the process of getting my head around the kicker inventory, I put them in a reasonable order to get a feel for the 2024 options. The Commanders and Lions were left off due to a change since I did the team previews.

Justin Tucker, BAL

Tucker continues to rank first in NFL history in field goal percentage (90.2) while being elite from 50 yards or longer (58/85), but he made only one of his five long-range kicks last year. Over the past three seasons, Tucker averaged 34.7 made field goals, with three missed extra points over his 116 chances. Baltimore created 89 scoring chances for him in 2024. He ranked 3rd, 2nd, and 3rd in kicker scoring in 2021 (176.20), 2022 (171.20), and 2023 (169.20).

Fantasy Outlook: Tucker is a trusted fantasy asset with a long resume of success. He tends to be a difference-maker at his position, with multiple winning weeks each season. Tucker is the second kicker drafted in 2024.

Brandon Aubrey, DAL

For sharp fantasy managers, Aubrey was a difference-maker off the waiver wire in 2023. He made 36 of his 38 field goals, highlighted by his success from 50 yards or more (10-for-10). From Week 2 to Week 4, Aubrey made all 11 of his field goals (5, 3, and 3) while delivering two more impact games in fantasy points in Week 13 (16.10) and Week 4 (24.40). He led the NFL in kicker scoring (190.90), with a floor of 10.00 fantasy points in nine games. Aubrey missed three of his 52 extra points.

Fantasy Outlook: Dallas scored 57 touchdowns in 2023 while creating 38 field goal attempts, giving Aubrey an elite kicking opportunity. He is the first kicker drafted this year, thanks to his booming leg (he made 58, 59, and 60-yard field goals last season).

Harrison Butker, KC

Butker comes off his best season in field goal percentage (94.3). He went 33-for-35 while making all five of his kicks from 50 yards or more. All 38 of his extra points went through the uprights, helping him finish seventh in kicker scoring (166.40). In his career, Butker made 197 of his 221 field goals (89.1%) while going 28-for-40 from long range.

Fantasy Outlook: Butker is the third-ranked kicker this season. He made over 30 field goals in three of his seven years in the NFL. The Chiefs created at least 80 scoring chances in six of his seven seasons in the league.

Ka’imi Fairbairn, HOU

Over the past two seasons, Fairbairn made 56 of his 59 field goal attempts (94.9%), with one missed extra point (46 chances). His leg has shown growth from 50 yards or more over the past four seasons (19-for-24). He missed five games in 2023 due to a quad injury.

Fantasy Outlook: Fairbairn doesn’t bring name value to the kicker position in the fantasy market, but Houston has a much better offense this year. He comes off the board as the fifth kicker early in the summer.

Younghoe Koo, ATL

Over his five seasons with the Falcons, Koo made 89.9% of his 168 field-goal tries with strength from 50 yards or more (23-for-31). He has seven missed extra points over his last 145 chances. Last year, Atlanta created 69 scoring chances (32 touchdowns and 37 field goals).

Fantasy Outlook: Koo has the type of leg fantasy teams should desire. The Falcons’ offense will stall on many drafts in the red zone, creating many field goal chances. He is the fifth kicker drafted this year.

Jake Elliott, PHI

Over the past three seasons, Elliott had his most success kicking the ball. He made 90.9% of his 88 field goals while missing three of his 143 extra points. His leg played much better from 50 yards or more (15-for-17). Philadelphia created only 32 field goals in 2023 while scoring 49 touchdowns, helping Elliott finish fifth in fantasy scoring (166.5) for kickers.

Fantasy Outlook: Elliott has a developing leg with improved long-range success. The Eagles tend to score when they are in close, somewhat limiting his field goal chances (he’s never had more than 33 FGs in a season). In July, Elliott was the sixth kicker drafted.

Daniel Carlson, LV

Carlson developed into a beast kicking field goals over his first three seasons with the Raiders. He made 107 of his 115 chances (93.0%) with an edge from 50 yards or more (21-for-24). Carlson missed six of his 116 extra points over this span. Last year, Las Vegas only gave him three chances from long range, with one kick going through the uprights. His season ended with a competitive success rate (26-for-30 – 86.7), with no missed extra points (32 tries).

Fantasy Outlook: Carlson was the top kicker in the land in 2021 (185.30) and 2022 (173.10) in fantasy points. Las Vegas scored 36 touchdowns in 2023 while creating 30 field attempts. The Raiders had the potential to be better this year, giving Carlson a chance to have a rebound season. He must get more kicks from 50 yards or more to deliver a high-ranking season. The fantasy market lost faith in his leg based on his ranking (17th).

Evan McPherson, CIN

Not only did the Bengals find the foundation of an elite offense in the draft in 2020 and 2021, but they also landed a game-winning kicker with the addition of McPherson. He finished his first regular season with exceptional success from 50 yards or more (9-for-11). McPherson made 28 of his 33 field goals (84.8%) while missing two of his 48 extra points. In addition, he converted all 12 of his field goals and four extra points over three matchups in the postseason while also going 3-for-3 from long range.

In 2022, McPherson built on his success from 50 yards or more (5-for-5), but he missed five of his other 24 field goal attempts while also getting sloppy in his extra-point tries (40-for-44). McPherson had a stretch from Week 5 to Week 9 over five games where he only made two of his four field goals, leading to disappointing fantasy stats.

Cincinnati continued to give McPherson chances from 50 yards or more (7-for-12) last season, and he didn’t miss any of his other 19 field goal opportunities or extra points (40). A weaker offense due to the injuries to Joe Burrow led to fewer scoring chances and a lower ranking in fantasy points (147.50 – 15th).

Fantasy Outlook: I’m a fan of kickers with big legs, and so is the rest of the fantasy world. McPherson ranks as the eighth-best option at his position in mid-June. The Bengals should regain some of their offensive momentum in 2024, giving their star kicker the chances needed to push much higher in the rankings. He has the leg to be a top-five fantasy option this season.

Jake Moody, SF

Over his final two seasons at Michigan, Moody made 54 of his 60 field goals. All of his 116 extra-point tries went through the uprights. His leg projected well from long range.

The transition to the NFL worked well in his rookie season. He made 21 of his 25 field goals (84.0%) while missing one of his 61 extra points. The 49ers gave him three chances from 50 yards or more (2-for-3).

Fantasy Outlook: San Francisco scored 61 touchdowns last year while creating 25 field goal chances. Mooney can’t offer a higher ceiling in the fantasy market without San Francisco stalling more in the red zone. He ranks seventh at kicker in July despite finishing 2023 21st in kicker scoring (137.60). For now, Moody is only a matchup option.

Matt Gay, IND

For fantasy drafters waiting on a kicker in 2021, Gay rewarded them with an excellent season. He made 94.1% of his field goal chances with success from 50 yards or more (4-for-5). His leg held value in 2022 (28-for-30), with his only two misses coming from long range (7-for-9 from 50 yards or more).

Last season, Gay had a career-high 41 field goal attempts, but he missed eight kicks (80.5% success rate). Five of his those came from 50 yards or more (8-for-13). Over the past four years, 130 of his 133 extra points went through the uprights.

Fantasy Outlook: Gay enters this draft season as the ninth-ranked kicker. His success from 50 yards or more over the past three years (19-for-27) adds to his big-game ability. The Colts should be better offensively this year, but more of their scoring could come in the touchdown department. At the very least, Gay has matchup value with a chance to be a week-to-week starter in the fantasy market.

Jason Sanders, MIA

Over six years in the NFL, Sanders made 150 of his 180 field goals (83.3%) with success from 50 yards or more (21-for-34). He’s made 233 of his 240 extra points in his career. Last year, Miami scored 61 touchdowns while creating 28 field goal attempts.

Fantasy Outlook: Sanders has the leg to deliver plenty of long-range kicks. He has one top-ranking season on his resume (2020 – 182.50 fantasy points). The progression of the Dolphins’ offense points to him being a possible value at kicker this season.  Last year, he finished 13th in kicker scoring (152.80 fantasy points).

Greg Zuerlein, NYJ

In 2020 and 2021 with the Cowboys, Zuerlein made 63 of his 76 field goals (82.9%), with most of his failures coming from 50 yards or more (5-for-14). He missed nine extra points in 84 chances. The Jets created 37 field goal attempts in 2022, leading to 30 successful kicks while going 28-for-29 in his extra-point tries. He missed five of his 11 chances from 50 yards or more.

Zuerlein had his best season last year in field goals made (35-for-38) while making five of his six kicks from long range. Unfortunately, the Jets scored created only 16 extra-point tries (one miss).

Fantasy Outlook: The Jets have talent on defense, and their offense should produce more scoring opportunities. Zuerlein ranks 15th in the early draft season. His leg remains strong, suggesting he will beat his draft price in 2024.

Cameron Dicker, LAC

In his first season with 17 games played, Dicker made 31 of his 33 field goals (93.9%), with elite success from 50 yards or more (7-for-9). All 35 of his extra-point tries went through the uprights. His only three misses in 55 field goal chances over 28 games came from long range, and Dicker has yet to miss an extra point (59-for-59). Last season, the Chargers scored 36 touchdowns while creating 33 field goal opportunities.

Fantasy Outlook: This draft season, Dicker is the 11th-ranked kicking option. His resume supports upside, but Los Angeles must create more scoring chances for him to push higher in kicker scoring (8th in 2023 – 161.40 fantasy points).

Tyler Bass, BUF

Over his four seasons with the Bills, Bass made 107 of his 126 field goals (84.9%) while delivering on 205 of his 210 extra-point tries. He’s made 12 of his 19 kicks from 50 yards or more yards. Last year, Buffalo scored 54 touchdowns and created 29 field goal attempts.

Fantasy Outlook: Bass finished 4th (165.90), 13th (148.30), 7th (156.70), and 18th (140.30) in fantasy points in his career. Besides the potential for bad weather games late in the year, Bass should regain a top-10 kicking opportunity while ranking 11th in the early draft season.

Andres Carlson, GB

Carlson kicked over five seasons for the Auburn Tigers but only made 71.8% of his 110 field goals. His best year came in 2020 (20-for-22 – 90.9%), but he missed 12 of his last 38 field goal tries over the past two seasons. Carlson failed to put three of his 176 field goal chances through the uprights in his career.

In his first year with Green Bay, he put 81.8% of his 33 field goals through the uprights. Four of his misses came between 40 and 49 yards while going 3-for-5 from 50 yards or longer. Carlson showed weakness kicking extra points (34-for-39). The Packers brought in Greg Joseph and James Turner to compete with him over the summer.

Fantasy Outlook: Green Bay scored 44 touchdowns in 2023 while creating 33 field goals. Their offense should be better this season, giving their winning kicker matchup value at the very least. Carlson ranks 27th in July.

Jason Myers, SEA

From 2018 to 2020, Myers made 80 of his 88 field goals (90.9%). Unfortunately, he lost his way in 2021, leading to six missed field goals in his 23 attempts (73.9%). Over the past two seasons, Myers made 69 of his 79 field goals (87.3%), upping his career success from long-range (33-for-51). He converted 92.1% of his 340 career extra-point chances.

Fantasy Outlook: Myers finished third in fantasy scoring in 2022 (169.10) and fourth in 2023 (167.70). The Seahawks scored 37 touchdowns with 42 field goal attempts last season. He ranks 14th in kicker in late July, making him a value in the fantasy market.

Cairo Santos, CHI

Over his four seasons with the Bears, Santos made 112 of his 123 field goals (91.1%). He missed seven of his 65 extra-point tries over the past two years. His leg gained value from long range (7-for-8) in 2023, lifting him to second in kicker scoring (169.30).

Fantasy Outlook: Chicago scored 37 touchdowns last season while creating 38 field goal chances. The Bears should score more touchdowns in 2024, leading to a setback in fantasy value for Santos. He ranks 18th at kicker in mid-July.

Cam Little, JAC

The Jaguars tried to upgrade their kicker by drafting Little in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Over three seasons at Arkansas, he made all 129 extra points while going 53-for-64 in his field goal tries. His longest made kick was from 56 yards in college (64% success rate from 50 yards or more). Last season, Jacksonville scored 41 touchdowns while creating 37 field goal attempts.

Fantasy Outlook: Little falls into the unknown category for kickers this year. His first step is winning the Jaguars’ job and then putting kicks through the uprights with games on the line. He draws the 20th kicker ranking in the early draft season.

Dustin Hopkins, CLE

Despite making 88.6% of his 44 field goal tries in 2021 and 2022, Hopkins had to fight for a starting job with Cleveland last season. He missed the final two games of the season with a hamstring issue. Hopkins finished the year with his best success from 50 yards or more (8-for-8) while making 33 of his 36 field goal chances (91.7%). All three of his misses came from 40 to 49 yards. He’s made 85.8% of his field goals for his career while missing 15 of his 260 extra points.

Fantasy Outlook: Hopkins has an improved leg, but the Browns did bring in Cade York to compete for the starting job. This draft season, the Browns kicking contingent ranks 17th. Hopkins finished 2022 ranked 10th in fantasy points (158.10). He may have finished second if he had played two more games. 

Joshua Karty, LAR

Los Angeles drafted Karty in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft to compete for their kicking job. Over three seasons at Stanford, he made 51 of his 60 field goals (85.0%) with one miss in 73 extra-point tries. His long field goal in college was 61 yards. Karty went 4-for-7 from 50 yards or more in 2023.

Fantasy Outlook: Los Angeles created 43 field goal attempts last year while scoring 44 touchdowns, but their kicking job was split between two players (Lucas Havrisik and Brett Maher). Their combined stats would have produced a top-12 kicker in 2023. My bet is that Joshua Karty will win the job based on his NFL draft value.

Blake Grupe, NO

In his rookie season, Grupe made 81.1% of his 37 field goals while putting all 40 extra-point tries through the uprights. He went 6-for-9 from 50 yards or more. Surprisingly, Grupe had two misses from 20 to 29 yards. New Orleans scored 44 touchdowns while creating 37 field goal chances in 2023.

Fantasy Outlook: Grupe finished ninth in kicker scoring (158.80). Despite his success, he is the 21st-ranked player at his position in July. A viable cheat kicker with matchup value at the minimum. Grupe had five games with at least three field goals in 2023.

Chris Boswell, PIT

In his nine years in the NFL, Boswell made at least 90% of his field goals in six seasons. In 2021, he had the best year of his career (36-for-40), helped by his success from 50 yards or more (8-for-9). Over the past four seasons, Boswell missed seven of his 113 extra points. Over the past three years, his leg has been elite from 50 yards or more (21-for-25).

Fantasy Outlook: In 2023, he ranked 19th in fantasy scoring (139.6) while scoring double-digit fantasy points in seven matchups. Pittsburgh should create more scoring chances this year, but they may score more touchdowns in close. Boswell will have matchup value this season, with more upside if the Steelers play better offensively.

Matt Prater, ARI

Over three seasons with Arizona, Prater made 80 of his 95 field goals (84.2%) with four missed extra points (90 attempts). He continues to be a top kicker from 50 yards or more (21-for-28), with excellent success in this area over the past 11 seasons (65-for-87).

Fantasy Outlook: The Cardinals scored 36 touchdowns in 2023 with 33 field goal chances. Prater ranks 23rd at kicker in late July. The improvement of Arizona’s skill offensive players should lead to more scoring in 2024. He’ll offer matchup value with a chance to push closer to the top 10 in kicker scoring (17th in 2023).

Eddy Pineiro, CAR

The Bears gave Pineiro a starting kicking job in 2019, leading to him making 82.1% of his field goals while going 2-for-2 from 50 yards or longer. He failed to win the Commanders in 2021 after missing the previous year with a groin injury. Pineiro kicked well for the Panthers in 2022 and 2023 (58-for-64 in field goal attempts – 90.6%) while adding more length to his kicks last season (5-for-7 from 50 yards or more). On the downside, he missed five of his last 52 extra points.

Fantasy Outlook: Carolina scored only 23 touchdowns last year while creating 30 field goal tries, leading to Pineiro ranking 27th in fantasy points (117.90) for kickers. The previous season, he was the fifth-best player at his position while scoring 159.90 fantasy points. Pineiro should offer matchup value in 2024 if the Panthers’ offense improves as expected. For now, he will be one of the last kicking options on draft day, putting him in the free-agent pool in all 12-team redraft leagues.

Will Lutz, DEN

From 2017 to 2020, Lutz made 87.7% of his 130 field goals while going 204-for-210 in extra-point tries. He missed all of 2021 with an abdomen injury. His leg lost value in 2022 (23-for-30 – 74.2%), but Lutz didn’t miss any of his 33 extra points. Last season, he found a new home with the Broncos, leading to a rebound in his field goal success (30-for-34 – 88.2%). He’s made 20 of his 34 kicks from 50 yards or more in his career. Denver scored 38 touchdowns in 2023 with 34 field goal chances.

Fantasy Outlook: Lutz is the 28th-ranked kicker in early July. The progression of Bo Nix and the Broncos’ offense will determine his fantasy value this season. For now, he only provides matchup value.

Will Reichard, MIN

The Vikings added Reichard in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Over five seasons at Alabama, he made 84% of his 100 field goal chances while going 295-for-297 in extra points. Reichard made eight of his 10 tries from 50 yards or more in 2022 and 2023. His longest-made kick in college was 52 yards.

Fantasy Outlook: Minnesota scored 39 touchdowns last season while creating 30 field goal attempts. Reichard doesn’t have a booming leg from long-range, putting a notch below the best kickers in the NFL. He ranks 26th at kicker in mid-July. At best, a matchup play until Reichard shows success on the field.

Graham Gano, NYG

Gano made 87.8% of his field goals from 2013 to 2022, with 35 of his 49 kicks from 50 yards or more going through the uprights. Last season, he missed nine games (left knee issue) while struggling with his kicks (11-for-17). Five of his misses came between 30 and 49 yards. His long-range leg showed growth over the past four years (23-for-29 – 79.3%). Over the past seven years, Gano made 173 of 191 extra points.

Fantasy Outlook: I don’t expect the Giants to have success running the ball in close, and they may struggle to finish drives in the red zone. Gano will face competition for his starting job this summer until his knee is healthy. He may offer matchup value with a chance to surprise in some games, but Gano is the 30th-ranked kicker in July.

Chase McLaughlin, TB

After kicking for five franchises in 2019 and 2020, McLaughlin made 32 starts for Cleveland and Indianapolis in 2021 and 2022. He is coming off his best season with Tampa, where he made 29 of his 31 field goals (93.5%). He went 20-for-24 from 50 yards or more over the past three years, with 90 of his 91 extra points going through the uprights.

Fantasy Outlook: In 2023, the Buccaneers scored 37 touchdowns while creating 31 field goal attempts. Their poor running game over the previous two years led to drives stalling the red zone. Tampa hopes to be better in close this year. McLaughlin is the 23rd kicker in late July. His booming leg can lead to some difference-maker games, so he only needs the Bucs to score more this year to push him higher in the kicker rankings.

Nick Folk, TEN

Last year, Tennessee scored 31 touchdowns while creating 30 field goal chances. Over the past four seasons, Folk made 123 of his 134 field goals (91.8) with more missed extra points (13 over 145 tries). His leg improved over the last three seasons from 50 yards or more (14-for-19).

Fantasy Outlook: Folk has a waiver wire feel despite his recent success. The fantasy market ranks him as the 27th kicker in late June. I expect him to offer matchup value at the minimum. In 2021 and 2022 with the Patriots, he finished second and eighth kicker scoring (181.90 and 156.60).

Joey Slye, NE

On the early depth chart, the Patriots have Slye listed at kicker, along with Chad Ryland. I expect Slye to win the job based on his better body of work and resume from long range (20-for-32 from 50 yards or more). Over the past two years, he missed seven of his 63 extra points while converting on 81.5% of his 54 field goals. In his rookie season, Ryland missed half of his 14 kicks from 40 yards or more. Last season, New England scored only 27 touchdowns while creating 25 field goal attempts.

Fantasy Outlook: This offense will rank near the bottom of the league in scoring. I don’t expect a Patriots kicker to get drafted in any 12-team redraft format.