As we hit mid-November, weather becomes a much bigger factor for fantasy football owners. Poor conditions can be an issue even in September, but as temperatures drop, snow starts dropping, and winds really start howling, there's an even bigger risk of weather-related issues. Our Week 11 fantasy kicker rankings make special note of players who won't have to contend with the elements this week.
First, let's say goodbye to Ryan Succop, Jason Meyers, Jason Sanders, and Riley Patterson, all of whom are on bye this week. Sanders and Succop entered Week 10 as the Nos. 2 and 3 kickers, respectively, in fantasy points per game, so losing them is a big loss. Fortunately, there are always plenty of alternatives.
This week, there are a host of indoor kickers. Matt Gay (@ Saints in Week 11) is the best combination of favorable matchup and ideal conditions, but Younghoe Koo (vs. Bears), Wil Lutz (vs. Rams), Jake Elliott (@ Colts), and Brett Maher (@ Vikings) are also in our top 10 this week. Koo is highly owned, but the other three are available in at least 67 percent of leagues. Maher and Lutz are also both top-10 kickers in terms of fantasy points per game, so grab them now.
WEEK 11 STANDARD RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs
Going a bit deeper, Robbie Gould (@ Cardinals), Greg Joseph (vs. Cowboys), and Joey Slye (@ Texans) also have top-10, indoor matchups. None have been consistently good this year, but random big weeks are fairly common at kicker. If you trust the matchups or just want to avoid potential bad weather, these are your guys. Harrison Butker (@ Chargers) and Cameron Dicker (vs. Chiefs) are also decent options. SoFi Stadium is technically open air, but it has a roof, so the Chiefs-Chargers game should be played in favorable conditions.
UPDATE: The Bills-Browns game has been moved to Detroit, so both Tyler Bass (vs. Browns) and Cade York (vs. Bills) will also be kicking indoors.
WEEK 11 PPR RANKINGS:
QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs
If you're in a deeper league and really have to dumpster dive, you can also play it safe with Ka'imi Fairbairn (vs. Commanders), Matt Prater (vs. 49ers), if active, and Cairo Santos (@ Falcons), but there are plenty of outdoor kickers in good spots, like Graham Gano (vs. Lions), Matthew Wright (vs. Bengals), Greg Zuerlein (@ Patriots), Nick Folk (@ Jets), and Brandon McManus (vs. Raiders), who should get some opportunities for long-range kicks.
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Just because we're into November doesn't mean every outdoor game will have ugly conditions. In fact, most won't, but the mix of colder weather and potential elements should have you on alert.
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We'll be updating our kicker rankings as needed throughout the week, so check back for the latest changes.
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Fantasy Kicker Rankings Week 11: Who to start, sit in fantasy football
Rank Player
1 Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Panthers
2 Daniel Carlson, Raiders @ Broncos
3 Matt Gay, Rams @ Saints
4 Graham Gano, Giants vs. Lions
5 Wil Lutz, Saints vs. Rams
6 Younghoe Koo, Falcons vs. Bears
7 Jake Elliott, Eagles @ Colts
8 Brett Maher, Cowboys @ Vikings
9 Greg Zuerlein, Jets @ Patriots
10 Nick Folk, Patriots vs. Jets
11 Evan McPherson, Bengals @ Steelers
12 Brandon McManus, Broncos vs. Raiders
13 Matthew Wright, Steelers vs. Bengals
14 Harrison Butker, Chiefs @ Chargers
15 Cade York, Browns vs. Bills
16 Tyler Bass, Bills vs. Browns
17 Robbie Gould, 49ers vs. Cardinals
18 Greg Joseph, Vikings vs. Cowboys
19 Joey Slye, Commanders @ Texans
20 Cameron Dicker, Chargers vs. Chiefs
21 Michael Badgley, Lions @ Giants
22 Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans vs. Commanders
23 Matt Prater, Cardinals vs. 49ers
24 Cairo Santos, Bears @ Falcons
25 Mason Crosby, Packers vs. Titans
26 Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Ravens
27 Josh Lambo, Titans @ Packers
28 Chase McLaughlin, Colts vs. Eagles
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