FanHouse fantasy positional rankings are compiled weekly by the staff in order to provide answers to possible lineup questions. These are assuming most leagues use Fleaflicker's standard scoring structure. If you need clarification, you need more players ranked, or have funky league rules, feel free to shoot us an email question.It's no secret that opposing teams score points on the Lions. The Titans are coming into Ford Field with a massive chip on their shoulder, following a loss at home. They won't find many problems, and that includes their kicker, Rob Bironas. He'll feel quite comfortable inside.
Nick Folk is coming off a 19-fantasy-point day, and the Cowboys get another hapless defense. Hopefully the Cowboys' offense doesn't score only touchdowns.
I also love both night-game kickers, as the Cardinals and Eagles should be able to move the ball. There's a good chance of many kicking points in that game.
All told, four of this week's top six kickers are participating on Thanksgiving.
More notes after the rankings.
1. Rob Bironas, at DET
2. Nick Folk, vs. SEA
3. Rian Lindell, vs. SF
4. Jason Elam, at SD
5. Neil Rackers, at PHI
6. David Akers, vs. ARI
7. Ryan Longwell, vs. CHI
8. Stephen Gostkowski, vs. PIT
9. Matt Bryant, vs. NO
10. Mason Crosby, vs. CAR
11. Garrett Hartley, at TB
12. Adam Vinatieri, at CLE
13. Matt Stover, at CIN
14. Robbie Gould, at MIN
15. Nate Kaeding, vs. ATL
16. Jay Feely, vs. DEN
17. Kris Brown, vs. JAX
18. John Kasay, at GB
19. Joe Nedney, at BUF
20. Dan Carpenter, at StL
- I'm just leaving off Giants kickers for now. They are treating them like Mike Shanahan treats running backs. It's like Tom Coughlin's form of supporting me. I'll take it. Anything to further my movement of eliminating kickers from fantasy.
- My sleeper is Garrett Hartley of the Saints. He's only been around for three games, but he's connected on all six of his field goal attempts. Furthermore, the Saints offense is a machine. They'll be moving the ball all afternoon. Oh yeah, and the Bucs have the best third-down defense in the NFL.
