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The fantasy football season is underway, and kickers continue to make a significant impact on matchup outcomes. If you missed out on Brandon Aubrey’s historic 64-yard game-tying field goal and 46-yard overtime winner against the Giants, you witnessed one of the most clutch kicking performances in recent memory. Meanwhile, if you started Chase McLaughlin from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, his Week 2 struggles with a missed 38-yard field goal might have you reconsidering your kicking strategy. The fantasy football kicker rankings are here for Week 3, and the landscape has shifted dramatically since Week 1.
There are still no bye weeks until Week 5, but several key developments have emerged. Joe Burrow’s season-ending toe injury has created uncertainty around Evan McPherson’s fantasy value, as the Bengals’ offense will now operate under Jake Browning. Additionally, rookie Tyler Loop has emerged as a legitimate fantasy option for the Ravens after his perfect 11-point performance in Week 2 against Cleveland. The injury reports continue to pile up with J.J. McCarthy likely out for Week 3 due to a high ankle sprain, while Jayden Daniels remains doubtful with a knee injury.
The Week 3 fantasy football kicker rankings are here, so let’s break down the top options, sleeper picks, and potential busts before you lock in your lineup.
Brandon Aubrey (DAL at CHI) remains the unquestioned king of fantasy kickers heading into Week 3. His Week 2 masterpiece against the Giants showcased why he’s the premier option at the position. Aubrey became the first kicker in NFL history to make both a game-tying field goal with no time remaining in regulation and a game-winning field goal in overtime. His 64-yard bomb marked his second career field goal from that distance, giving him half of all 64-yard field goals in NFL history. The Cowboys visit Chicago in Week 3, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer has expressed complete confidence in Aubrey’s range, stating he’d be comfortable attempting kicks from “70-ish” yards. With Dallas likely to move the ball effectively against a Bears defense that allowed Cairo Santos just seven fantasy points in Week 1, Aubrey projects as the safest floor and highest ceiling option available.
Tyler Loop (BAL vs. DET) has quickly established himself as a must-start option after replacing Justin Tucker. The rookie sixth-round pick delivered a flawless performance in Week 2, connecting on both field goal attempts (43 and 32 yards) and all five extra points for 11 fantasy points. Loop’s accuracy has been pristine through two games, making all four field goal attempts and nine of ten extra points. The Ravens’ explosive offense provides consistent scoring opportunities, and their Week 3 matchup against Detroit sets up as a potential shootout. Loop demonstrated legitimate range at Arizona, converting 83.8% of his field goal attempts over four college seasons with multiple makes beyond 50 yards. Baltimore’s willingness to trust him from distance, combined with Lamar Jackson’s ability to consistently move the offense into scoring position, makes Loop...
