The loaded byes are really picking up and with six teams off, our Week 9 fantasy kicker rankings take a bit of a hit. There are only 26 kicking options, and only some of them can be trusted. Kicker is the hardest position to predict, but generally speaking, you want a guy with a big leg who is in a good offense. With the Bengals, Colts, and Eagles all off this week, there are a few less options from high-flying offenses, so that will cut down on the top-tier guys. Still, there are enough solid players available -- many on the waiver wire -- that fantasy football owners can find quality sleepers and unearth a diamond in the rough.
Giorgio Tavecchio (Falcons) is a guy that could be picked up if Matt Bryant (hamstring) is out again. He nailed a couple of 50-plus yarders before going on bye last week, which fantasy owners always like to see. Additionally, since the Falcons have a high-powered offense and lack a solid defense, they will be scoring frequently. That will help Tavecchio be one of the top kicking options moving forward.
Week 9 Rankings:
Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End | D/ST
Other top streaming options include Ryan Succop (Titans @ Cowboys), Graham Gano (Panthers vs. Buccaneers), and Robbie Gould (49ers vs. Raiders). They all should have opportunities to produce, so grabbing one of them to replace one of the many bye-week kickers would be a fine move.
Note: We'll update our rankings throughout the week if weather or injuries figure to be major factors. For even more fantsay insight check out "How You'll Lose in Week 9".
WEEK 9 PPR RANKINGS: Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end
Week 9 Fantasy Kicker Rankings
| 1 | Justin Tucker, Ravens vs. Steelers |
| 2 | Harrison Butker, Chiefs @ Browns |
| 3 | Greg Zuerlein, Rams @ Saints |
| 4 | Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots vs. Packers |
| 5 | Wil Lutz, Saints vs. Rams |
| 6 | Dan Bailey, Vikings vs. Lions |
| 7 | Mason Crosby, Packers @ Patriots |
| 8 | Matt Prater, Lions @ Vikings |
| 9 | Dustin Hopkins, Redskins vs. Falcons |
| 10 | Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans @ Broncos |
| 11 | Giorgio Tavecchio, Falcons @ Redskins |
| 12 | Ryan Succop, Titans @ Cowboys |
| 13 | Graham Gano, Panthers vs. Buccaneers |
| 14 | Robbie Gould, 49ers vs. Raiders |
| 15 | Brandon McManus, Broncos vs. Texans |
| 16 | Cody Parkey, Bears @ Bills |
| 17 | Chris Boswell, Steelers @ Ravens |
| 18 | Brett Maher, Cowboys vs. Titans |
| 19 | Jason Myers, Jets @ Dolphins |
| 20 | Caleb Sturgis, Chargers @ Seahawks |
| 21 | Daniel Carlson, Raiders @ 49ers |
| 22 | Sebastian Janikowski, Seahawks vs. Chargers |
| 23 | Chandler Catanzaro, Buccaneers @ Panthers |
| 24 | Jason Sanders, Dolphins vs. Jets |
| 25 | Steven Hauschka, Bills vs. Bears |
| 26 | Greg Joseph, Browns vs. Chiefs |
