Last updated: February 15, 2012
These rankings are for non-PPR fantasy football leagues with standard scoring systems.
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K Fantasy Rankings 2012
Gold Tier (every-week starter)
1. Mason Crosby, Packers
Drafting a kicker is far more about situation than talent. Look for kickers on offenses that are guaranteed to put up points. The Packers certainly fit the bill. Don’t worry about the cold weather factor–Crosby has proven that he can hit his kicks regardless of the temperature outside.
2. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
Again, you are drafting an entire offense here, rather than just a kicker. The Patriots will score a lot of points next season. On every single one of those points (excluding safeties and two-point convert attempts), Gostkowski will be involved.
3. David Akers, 49ers
This ranking probably seems to fly in the face of what I just said. The 49ers are not a potent offense in the same vein as the Packers, Patriots or Saints. However, their defense is so good that their offense gets a lot of opportunities. Whenever they stall in the red zone, Akers gets the chance to kick a field goal.
4. Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders
The rare case of a kicker being so good that he can overcome a bad offense and bad defense. The Raiders regularly let Janikowski attempt long field goals and he hits a good portion of them, which equates to fantasy points. He is less consistent than those above him in this list, but he’s also the one who has the best chance of putting up 15+ points and winning a game for your fantasy team.
Silver Tier (starter with some upside)
5. Alex Henery, Eagles
6. Neil Rackers, Texans
7. Dan Bailey, Cowboys
8. Nate Kaeding, Chargers
9. Garrett Harley, Saints
10. Rob Bironas, Titans
11. Billy Cundiff, Ravens
12. Robbie Gould, Bears
Bronze Tier (only worth owning in deep leagues)
13. Matt Bryant, Falcons
14. Jason Hanson, Lions
15. Lawrence Tynes, Giants
16. Dan Carpenter, Dolphins
17. Matt Prater, Broncos
18. Olindo Mare, Panthers
19. Shaun Suisham, Steelers
20. Ryan Longwell, Vikings
21. Josh Brown, Rams
22. Mike Nugent, Bengals
23. Connor Barth, Buccaneers
24. Ryan Succop, Chiefs
25. Steven Hauschka, Seahawks
26. Josh Scobee, Jaguars
27. Nick Folk, Jets
28. Rian Lindell, Bills
29. Jay Feeley, Cardinals
30. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
31. Phil Dawson, Browns
32. Graham Gano, Redskins
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