Some Actual Kicker Analysis: Fantasy K Rankings, Week Six

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Once again, we'll try to find a kicker who plays on a capable offensive team ... that has the chance to sputter inside the red zone. I'm going with Matt Prater. The Broncos can throw the ball, but they are likely to be without Tony Scheffler and maybe even Eddie Royal. That means blanket coverage on Brandon Marshall by the Jags physical secondary. Plus, the Broncos haven't run the ball especially well, so the coverage gets tighter as the ball approaches the end-zone and the field shortens. Finally, Matt Prater has a booming leg and kicks in thin air.

I'd like to say that was fun. Still, it's a job ... some more:

- Not sure how the Browns can keep the juggernaut Giants out of the end-zone ... but extra points still count for one, and if the G-Men falter one time you're looking at a nine point day. John Carney is kicking for the Giants this weekend, by the way, not Lawrence Tynes.

- I finally love Shayne Graham. The Jets are just bad enough to allow points, but good enough to stop the Bengals deep.

- Robbie Gould never disappoints. Ever.

1. Matt Prater, vs. JAX
2. Shayne Graham, @ NYJ
3. Nick Folk, @ AZ
4. John Carney, @ CLE
5. Robbie Gould, @ ATL
6. Nate Kaeding, vs. NE
7. Ryan Longwell, vs. DET
8. David Akers, @ SF
9. Josh Scobee, @ DEN
10. Neil Rackers, vs. DAL
11. Shaun Suisham, vs. STL
12. Josh Brown, @ WAS
13. Jason Elam, vs. CHI
14. Mason Crosby, @ SEA
15. Olindo Mare, vs. GB
16. Joe Nedney, vs. PHI
17. Dan Carpenter, @ HOU
18. Sebastian Janikowski, @ NO
19. Adam Vinatieri, vs. BAL
20. Matt Stover, @ IND