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Kickers may not be the flashiest fantasy football position, but in tight matchups, they often determine victory or defeat. For Week 10, the Cowboys, Bengals, Titans, and Chiefs are all on their bye. That removes a few familiar fantasy options from the pool. It also means it’s time to look for steady legs with high-floor scoring opportunities and to bench those whose teams might struggle to cross midfield.
Ahead of Week 10 of the 2025 NFL Season, it’s time to see which RBs to start and which ones to sit in your fantasy football team.
Matt Prater’s reputation as a strong-legged but occasionally streaky kicker precedes him. However, Week 10 sets up nicely for a bounce-back performance. Prater went 1-for-2 on field goals and added two extra points last week against the Chiefs. He missed a long attempt that could have cost Buffalo dearly. Despite the hiccup, his role remains secure while Tyler Bass (groin) continues to recover.
The Bills should move the ball efficiently against a shaky Dolphins defense. This will give Prater plenty of chances to pile up points. Even if Buffalo builds an early lead, expect him to tack on multiple extra points with the potential for two or three field-goal attempts in the second half.
Brandon McManus remains one of the more dependable veteran kickers in fantasy football. In Week 9, he connected on two of three field goals and an extra point. McManus has now made 11 of his 16 attempts and 15 of 16 PATs this season. That is not elite accuracy, but steady enough to trust.
The Packers’ ability to sustain drives without always punching it in creates opportunities for McManus. Against the Eagles, he could see multiple attempts from 40+ yards. That is fantasy football gold.
Jake Bates has quietly emerged as a streaming favorite for fantasy football managers. He went 1-for-2 on field goals and hit all three extra points in Week 9. The Lions and Commanders are both capable of moving the ball quickly, so this matchup profiles as a potential shootout. That can benefit kickers on both sides.
Cairo Santos has been a model of stability for Chicago. He went 2-for-3 on field goals and a perfect 5-for-5 on extra points in the Bears’ Week 9 win over Cincinnati. Santos is now 11-for-14 in field goals for the year.
Remember that the Bears’ offense, powered by an improving ground game, has been moving the ball effectively. However, they often struggle to finish drives. That’s a perfect condition for fantasy football kicker production.
Other Starts: Cameron Dicker, LAC (vs. PIT); Chris Boswell, PIT (@ LAC)
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