nearbyatom 1 Posted November 13, 2013 I'm having terrible luck with kickers. What stats do you look at?? Opportunities obviously, but how do you predict if they will have opportunities or not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 3,813 Posted November 13, 2013 Pick a guy from a good offense (preferably a good offense that's mediocre in the red zone, like Indy) and then just stick with him for the year. DO NOT change your kicker from week to week--that's how you get burned because there's just no way to predict their weekly performance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R8RMick 242 Posted November 13, 2013 Or you can go with the guy who never misses, like Nick Folk. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squintz82 45 Posted November 13, 2013 Pick at random, then drop that guy for the highest ranked available guy the following week. Repeat until you're satisfied with your kicker scoring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingstowne Dealers 14 Posted November 13, 2013 I like a strong defense. Seattle isn't a shut down D but it's just good enough to were they're not down some insane amount of points by the half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrock 13 Posted November 13, 2013 from the knees, or I say what's a nice kicker like you doing in a place like this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
American Chewy 98 Posted November 13, 2013 all you can ask for from a kicker is as many opportunities as possible, like you said. Therefore pick one on a top 10 offense with a very high positive turnover ratio. In other words, a team that doesn't turn it over and a defense that creates turnovers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FakeFoozballIzFun 6 Posted November 13, 2013 Look for kickers on teams who have a good quarterback but don't have a good short yardage back or have matchups that make it hard to run in a touchdown. Novak, Prater, Hartley, Bailey, Bryant all fit this description. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted November 13, 2013 I'm having terrible luck with kickers. What stats do you look at?? Opportunities obviously, but how do you predict if they will have opportunities or not? What others said is true, obviously get a K on a good offense. But also get a K on a team that you think will win the game. Winning kickers kick more fg especially in the 2nd half where the loser may be going for TDs. Â Good offense Winning team thats it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shredhead 21 Posted November 13, 2013 Pick a guy from a good offense (preferably a good offense that's mediocre in the red zone, like Indy) and then just stick with him for the year. DO NOT change your kicker from week to week--that's how you get burned because there's just no way to predict their weekly performance. I agree with this which is why I picked up Vinatierri a couple weeks ago. his goose egg last week sucked, but I'm going to stick with him because I think last week was an abberation from the norm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,099 Posted November 13, 2013 i look for teams that have drives that tend to stall like the vikes. teams with qb problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob g 1 Posted November 13, 2013 Teams that play indoors or warm climate Garrett Hartley for the playoff run 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dalie 2 Posted November 13, 2013 Dome, solid offense, dome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kingstowne Dealers 14 Posted November 13, 2013 Teams that play indoors or warm climate Garrett Hartley for the playoff run Hartley may not have a job come playoff time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xbishopx 6 Posted November 13, 2013 Track Record, Offense Potency, Climate/Dome, Team Winning%, Late Bye  Only hold 1 kicker through the season and usually aim for a late bye so by the time it comes around if he's been performing, then I may have an injured player/scrub I can drop for the bye week replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatguylittlecoat 13 Posted November 14, 2013 In a perfect world, I look for an above average offense and a very good defense figuring a good defense will give my kicker that many more chances... it has worked out well this year with Hauschka / Seattle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Antiramie 50 Posted November 14, 2013 Best average of ppg for kicker + ppg allowed (kicker) by opposition. If that kicker will be playing in bad weather or his offense has been struggling significantly lately, go to next best kicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
noonan492 0 Posted November 14, 2013 gostkowski- worked for years now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
p.man 7 Posted November 14, 2013 Great defense. Solid offense with a Qb who isn't great, but can manage the game with a solid Rb. I give you Chiefs Kr Ryan Succop Week 15 in warm Oakland weather and week 16 at home vs Indi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdogge 17 Posted November 14, 2013 Basically good offenses going against decent redzone defenses. Big legs & domes help decide as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron Silversmoke 2 Posted November 14, 2013 this time of year...I look at the weather as it plays a factor. Been riding Bailey all year but he's on a bye. Rolling with Gano this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slippyer 3 Posted November 14, 2013 I let my 4.5 year old kid pick. He's just as likely to get it right as me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccombsau 5 Posted November 14, 2013 I try to get a kicker in a game I have no other players playing, especially if it is Thurs pm, Sun pm, or Mon pm....just to drive my interest a little more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites