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Fantasy football managers often overlook the kicker position until it’s too late. That is until a missed 48-yarder tanks a matchup or an unexpected 17-point outburst wins one. Entering Week 13, the importance of a reliable kicker only grows. With no teams on bye, managers have their full slate of options available. Not all opportunities are created equal, though. Whether you’re shoring up a postseason run or trying to squeak into the playoffs, Week 13 presents a valuable chance to squeeze out points from a position many take for granted.
For this week, the kicker position is defined by opportunities in high-scoring offenses and favorable game scripts. Top-ranked kickers include Dallas’ Brandon Aubrey, Seattle’s Jason Myers, and Baltimore’s Tyler Loop.. Other strong options include Jacksonville’s Cam Little and the Chargers’ Cameron Dicker. They should benefit from consistent field goal attempts and occasional long kicks. Situationally, kickers playing in dome or mild-weather stadiums versus tough defenses are safer starts. Fantasy football managers should prioritize kickers on offense-heavy teams with strong red-zone production.
Below are the top kickers for Week 13 and the sleepers who could swing your matchup at the margins.
Harrison Butker remains one of the most dependable kickers in fantasy football. Week 12 only further solidified that status. Butker converted all five of his field-goal attempts in the Chiefs’ 23-20 overtime win against the Colts. He accounted for 15 of Kansas City’s points. His five field goals marked his busiest outing of the season and his most since late 2023. Over his last three games, Butker is a pristine 9-for-9 on field-goal tries. In Week 13 he heads into a potential shootout with Dallas. That’s prime territory for both volume and long-distance attempts. He is the clear-cut top play at the position.
Fairbairn’s return from a quad injury couldn’t have gone more smoothly. In Houston’s 23-19 win over Buffalo, he went 3-for-3 on field goals and added two PATs. Fairbairn has now made multiple field goals in six straight appearances. He has also hit 12 total over his last three contests. His accuracy (25-for-28 this season) and range (5-for-8 from 50+) continue to make him a top-tier play. This is especially true with Houston’s offense sustaining drives consistently. The Week 13 matchup with Indianapolis provides yet another favorable opportunity.
Brandon McManus has quietly become one of the safer fantasy football starters. This has been boosted by Green Bay’s steady scoring pace. In the Packers’ 23-6 win over Minnesota, McManus went 3-for-3 on field goals and hit both extra points. Green Bay’s offense doesn’t always finish drives. This is exactly what fantasy managers want from their kicker. The Thanksgiving matchup at Detroit will be played indoors. That should remove weather risk entirely and could deliver extended scoring opportunities if the Packers move the ball consistently. McManus profiles as a top...
