Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 2: Kickers

Week 2 start 'em & sit 'em recommendations for the kicker position from senior fantasy football expert Michael Fabiano

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Week 2 Start 'Em: Kickers

Start of the Week

Robbie Gould at Jets

Gould was one of the top-scoring kickers in fantasy leagues a week ago, scoring 10 points in a loss to the Cardinals. I'd keep him active this week as the veteran has a great matchup against the Jets next on the slate. Their defense allowed a combined nine fantasy points to rookie Tyler Bass in his NFL debut, converting on kicks of 22 and 19 yards.

Start ‘Em

Zane Gonzalez vs. Football Team

Gonzalez had a rough opener, as he missed one of his two field-goal attempts in a win over the Niners. Still, the fact that he was in position to post double-digit scoring is important. He should have that same chance this week, as the Football Team comes to town. They allowed the eight-most points to home kickers last year.

Ryan Succop vs. Panthers

Fantasy fans who like to stream kickers should consider adding Succop this week. While he didn’t do much in the opener, the veteran has a great matchup against the Panthers up next. Their defense allowed the sixth-most fantasy points to kickers a season ago, and Daniel Carlson beat them for two field goals and four extra points last week.

More Starts

• Chris Boswell vs. Broncos
• Younghoe Koo at Cowboys

Sleepers

• Joey Slye at Buccaneers
• Tyler Bass at Dolphins

Week 2 Sit 'Em: Kickers

Sit of the Week

Ka’imi Fairbairn vs. Ravens

Fairbairn was held to just two points in the season opener, and this week's matchup against the Ravens makes him a fade for me once again. Baltimore gave up the seventh-fewest fantasy points to kickers a season ago, including a Week 11 contest against the Texans when Fairbairn missed one field goal and scored just one fantasy point.

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Sit ‘Em

Jason Myers vs. Patriots (SNF)

Myers produced a decent line last week, scoring eight points on one field goal and five extra points in Atlanta. I'd fade him this week, as Seattle hosts a Patriots team that's been very tough on kickers. The position averaged the second-fewest points (4.69) against them in 2019, and Jason Sanders had just three points last week.

Stephen Gostkowski vs. Jaguars

Gostkowski had an awful debut with the Titans, missing on several field goals before ultimately kicking the game-winner. When a kicker looks like he’s lost a bit of his confidence, it’s never a good idea to start him in fantasy. Plus, the Jaguars allowed just 6.4 fantasy points per game on the road to kickers in 2019. Gostkowski is a fade for me this week.

More Sits

• Mike Badgley vs. Chiefs
• Brandon McManus at Steelers

Busts

• Daniel Carlson vs. Saints (MNF)
• Josh Lambo at Titans

Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for the latest news and analysis!

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