Week 16 Fantasy Kicker Rankings and Starts - 2025 Tiers

Understanding the Kicker Landscape in Week 16

If you're making it to the playoffs and are questioning your kicker decision, the fantasy football kicker streamers, rankings, and starts for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season can be a valuable resource. This week offers a mix of viable options and potential pitfalls. While most kickers can provide usable points, some may surprise with high performances, while others could let you down.

Week 15 showcased how unpredictable this position can be. Seattle's Jason Myers made franchise history by hitting six field goals, including a 56-yard game-winner against the Colts. On the other hand, Brandon Aubrey had an off-night, missing two long field goals after only missing twice all season. Despite that, he still managed a productive fantasy performance.

This highlights the current state of kickers: most weeks, a solid portion of them give you usable points, while a few surprise with monster games, and others let you down. Week 16 has clear starts and a few kickers you should avoid entirely. Let's break down the options to help you survive another playoff week.

Week 16 Kicker Rankings for Fantasy Football

Here is the list of kickers ranked for Week 16:

• Tier 1
• 1. Ka'imi Fairbairn (vs LV)
• 1. Brandon Aubrey (vs LAC)
• 1. Jason Myers (vs LAR)
• 1. Cameron Dicker (@ DAL)
• 1. Eddy Pineiro (@ IND)
• 1. Chase McLaughlin (@ CAR)

• Tier 2

• 1. Will Reichard (@ NYG)
• 1. Jake Bates (vs PIT)
• 1. Tyler Loop (vs NE)
• 1. Chris Boswell (@ DET)
• 1. Harrison Mevis (@ SEA)
• 1. Andy Borregales (@ BAL)
• 1. Riley Patterson (vs CIN)

• Tier 3

• 1. Evan McPherson (@ MIA)
• 1. Cam Little (@ DEN)
• 1. Jake Elliott (@ WAS)
• 1. Brandon McManus (@ CHI)
• 1. Cairo Santos (vs GB)

• Tier 4

• 1. Charlie Smyth (vs NYJ)
• 1. Wil Lutz (vs JAC)
• 1. Zane Gonzalez (@ ARI)
• 1. Chad Ryland (vs ATL)
• 1. Harrison Butker (@ TEN)
• 1. Ryan Fitzgerald (vs TB)
• 1. Nick Folk (@ NO)

• Tier 5

• 1. Blake Grupe (vs SF)
• 1. Jake Moody (vs PHI)
• 1. Joey Slye (vs KC)
• 1. Andre Szmyt (vs BUF)
• 1. Daniel Carlson (@ HOU)
• 1. TBD (@ CLE)
• 1. TBD (vs MIN)

Kicker Streamers to Target for Week 16

Only kickers rostered in fewer than 60% of fantasy football leagues are considered streamers.

• Will Reichard (MIN) at New York Giants (23% Rostered)
  Reichard showed late-game confidence against Dallas in Week 15, drilling a 53-yard field goal with just over a minute left on the clock. The kick sealed a 34-26 win while displaying the trust Minnesota has in its kicker from a distance. He's been consistent this season, making all 28 of his extra point attempts and five field goals. Against the Giants, a team ranking in the top five in fantasy points given up to kickers, Reichard is a trustworthy option.

• Harrison Mevis (LAR) at Seattle Seahawks (5% Rostered)
  Mevis has been efficient with the Rams. In Sunday's 41-21 victory over Detroit, he connected on both field goal tries and made all five of his extra points. His consistency makes him a safe play during the playoffs. Seattle presents a tough matchup, but the Rams' offense has shown it can put points on the board.

• Ka'imi Fairbairn (HOU) at Las Vegas Raiders (58% Rostered)
  Fairbairn has been one of the steadier options this season. In the 30-20 win over the Cardinals in Week 15, he connected on 4-of-5 field goal attempts and knocked in all four extra points. He's a key factor down the stretch and remains underrostered in plenty of leagues.

Kickers to Avoid for Week 16

• Jake Moody (WAS) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (3% Rostered)
  Moody's inconsistency is a concern. Across his three regular-season games with Washington, he's connected on all five field goal attempts and 4-of-5 extra points. However, there was a contest where he didn't attempt a single kick. His matchup in Week 16 doesn't help matters, as Washington hosts a team that's middle-of-the-pack to stingy against the kicker position.

• Younghoe Koo (NYG) vs. Minnesota Vikings (5% Rostered)
  Koo had a rough outing in Week 15, missing both of his field goal tries from 51 and 52 yards. He's not reliable this season, and there are too many consistent options available to justify rolling him out in the playoffs.

• Daniel Carlson (LV) at Houston Texans (10% Rostered)
  Carlson had zero attempts in Week 15, which paints the picture of why he shouldn't be in starting lineups. His efficiency isn't what it once was, and the offense isn't creating enough scoring chances. Week 16's matchup with the Texans worsens the situation for Carlson.

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