When examining fantasy kicker rankings each week, many of the top options are often the biggest names or specialists on the top offenses in the NFL. However, Brandon Aubrey has been a bit of a disappointment as of late and high-scoring offenses can often mean more extra-points than field-goal attempts.
Let’s dive into some of the most underrated fantasy kickers this week who could finish Sunday as the highest-scoring kickers in Week 11.
1. Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
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Much like the Kansas City Chiefs offense, Harrison Butker got off to a rough start this season and dropped off the fantasy football radar. The accuracy has returned in recent weeks, with Butker making each of his four field-goal attempts and going 12-for-13 on extra-point attempts. In Week 11, he faces an opponent that has allowed the most field-goal attempts (25) in the NFL this season. Kicking in Denver also means some added distance on kicks, increasing the odds of a make from 50-plus yards out. We believe there’s a path to Butker being one of the three best fantasy kickers this week.
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2. Cairo Santos, Chicago Bears vs Minnesota Vikings
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When projecting some of the best fantasy kickers this week, we’re looking at NFL stats like red-zone touchdown rate allowed. Entering Week 11, the Minnesota Vikings have allowed opponents to score a touchdown on just 48.3 percent of their red-zone attempts, the fifth-lowest mark in the NFL. It’s part of the reason why teams average 2.6 field-goal attempts per game versus Minnesota. We think the Chicago Bears offense (34.3 yards per drive, 10th-highest in NFL) will be able to move the football somewhat effectively on the Vikings. However, Brian Flores will have things locked down inside the red zone, setting up Cairo Santos for a shot at double-digit fantasy points on Sunday.
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3. Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks vs Los Angeles Rams
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The Seattle Seahawks offense has been outstanding this season, averaging the seventh-most points per drive (2.45). It’s why Jason Myers entered Week 11 with the second-most extra-point attempts (32) and the sixth-most field-goal attempts (21) in the NFL this season. However, the Los Angeles Rams have allowed the second-fewest touchdowns in the red zone (13) this fall. We see a relatively low-scoring game where Seattle has to settle for more field goals than usual, positioning Myers to potentially be the highest-scoring fantasy kicker this week.
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4. Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
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When Evan McPherson faced the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this season, he finished with 15 points after making 4 field-goal attempts and 3 extra-point attempts. The Steelers defense really hasn’t gotten any better since then. With the Bengals offense having two weeks to prepare for this matchup, it’s realistic to think McPherson will score double-digit points again and there’s a path to 15-plus fantasy points.
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5. Daniel Carlson Las Vegas Raiders
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It’s been a few seasons since Daniel Carlson was one of the best kickers in fantasy football. At least for one week, we think he recaptures that value on Monday Night Football. The Dallas Cowboys have allowed the third-most red zone trips per game (four) this season, but the Las Vegas Raiders have the fifth-lowest touchdown rate (47.8 percent) in the red zone this season. It’s a recipe for Carlson to spend plenty of time on the field at home, and he offers top-five upside in this matchup.
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