Week 10 asks fantasy managers to look past the big names at kicker and focus on scoring environment, field-goal volume and defensive matchups. The streamers below are rostered in very few leagues, while the sits carry hidden risk.
Here is Week 10's Start ‘Em Sit ‘Em Kickers:
Week 10 Start ‘Em
Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals
Boswell is rostered in only 22% of leagues despite averaging double-digit fantasy points over his last four games. He has scored at least nine fantasy points in six of eight contests this year. The Steelers come off the bye in a divisional game that should feature long drives and stalled red-zone trips. That is exactly the situation that creates field-goal attempts and extra-point chances. Treat him as a K1 who may be sitting on your waiver wire.
Ryan Fitzgerald, Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
Fitzgerald is rostered in only 4% of Yahoo leagues, but he has been dependable on field goals, going 13 for 14 this season. Carolina and New Orleans play at two of the fastest paces in the league, and the Panthers are 1.5-point favorites. Saints opponents have attempted multiple field goals in six of eight games, and five kickers have reached double-digit fantasy points against them. New Orleans allows the sixth-most kicker points in fantasy. Start him as a safe-floor option.
Dominic Zvada, New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
Zvada is on only 2% of rosters, which makes him an easy stream. Washington allows 2.25 field-goal tries per game, and four of the last five kickers to face the Commanders have attempted multiple field goals. Their defense funnels opponents toward the pass, which tends to create more plays and scoring chances for the Giants. Zvada also kicks in a divisional game where the Giants should stay aggressive. J.J. McCarthy's availability matters less than the matchup. Start him with confidence.
Week 10 Sit ‘Em
Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons
Article Continues BelowButker is one of the best kickers in NFL history, with an 88.4% career field-goal rate, but his fantasy value depends on game script. When the Chiefs dominate early, he often finishes with four to five extra points and zero or one field-goal attempt. The Falcons game is played indoors, so weather isn't a concern. The concern is a touchdown-heavy Chiefs game that limits his chances. Pick a streamer with a better path to field-goal attempts.
Will Reichard, Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers
Reichard is rostered in 90% of leagues, which makes him tempting to keep in the lineup. But the Vikings are implied for just 18.5 points against a Packers defense that is peaking. Lambeau Field in November can also hurt a kicker's chances, and low-scoring offenses limit extra-point opportunities. His roster spot is safe, but his Week 10 floor is not. Consider a streamer with a better scoring environment.
Cameron Dicker, Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens
Dicker has produced back-to-back double-digit fantasy games after a slow start. But Baltimore tends to force opposing coaches into aggressive fourth-down decisions, so the Chargers are more likely to go for it than settle for three points. Los Angeles is also 0-8, so it may chase points rather than kick field goals. A strong leg doesn't help if the offense won't ask him to use it. Bench him if you have a safer replacement.