This year, there don’t seem to be kickers in fantasy football that are heads and shoulders above the rest. That said, there are definitely a few kickers that have more value heading into the 2009 fantasy season. Here’s a look at the top of our 2009 fantasy football kicker ranking:
1. Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans
With a powerful leg and an offense that produces a lot of field goal attempts, Rob Bironas is a good bet to be elite in 2009.
2. Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots
The Patriots could very well have the most potent offense this coming season. Add in Gostkowski’s elite …read more

Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots
Even though the Patriots don’t have Tom Brady, they’ve been able to find ways to move the ball. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski has taken advantage of 34 of his 37 field goal attempts and all 39 extra points. In Week 16, he had his best fantasy scoring game of the season against the Arizona Cardinals.
Kris Brown, Houston Texans
Over the last seven weeks, Kris Brown has been very good in fantasy football. He has at least two field goals in each game and at least one extra point. He went through a rough stretch earlier in the season …read more

So far we have looking at updated quarterback rankings, updated running back rankings and updated wide receiver rankings for fantasy football 2008. Here are the updated kicker rankings:
1. Nick Folk – Folk and the Cowboys should score plenty in 2008.
2. Nate Kaeding – Look for Kaeding to bounce back this season.
3. Shayne Graham – Graham always seems to be a solid option.
4. Rob Bironas – Can Bironas keep it up?
5. Stephen Gostkowski – Gostkowski has a very high ceiling in 2008.

Where should you draft your fantasy kicker in a 2008 fantasy football draft? Here is the fantasy kickers average draft position to give you a good idea.
Stephen Gostkowski – Beginning of the 13th round.
Rob Bironas – Middle of the 14th round.
Shayne Graham – Beginning of the 15th round.
Nate Kaeding – Middle of the 15th round.
Adam Vinatieri – Middle of the 15th round.
Josh Brown – Middle of the 15th round.

Mason Crosby – With all the Brett Favre drama swirling around, Mason Crosby might get caught in the crossfire.
Rob Bironas – Rob Bironas proved capable of breaking records last season. But on the Titans, he can run into dry spells.
Josh Brown – Now on the St. Louis Rams, he could be in for a long season on a potentially bad team.

If you are in a league that plays through Week 17, a couple points here and there from your kicker or D might make a difference in a fantasy football championship. Here are some suggestions who you should play.
K Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans
The Titans will be trying to win this game. To beat the Indianapolis Colts, they will probably rely on Bironas’ leg. There’s a good chance that Bironas has at least a couple field goals this week. The Colts don’t have much to play for and will likely sit their big names for much of the game.
K Josh Brown, …read more

Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans
Against the Texans with Vince Young’s status in doubt, Bironas should see the field quite a bit. This game promises to be a low scoring affair that could be won by the leg of a kicker. Bironas has been solid this season and while he’s not a great long-term kicker, he’s a nice play this week.
Josh Brown, Seattle Seahawks
Against the Rams, Brown should have a chance to shine. The Seahawks’ offense has been ugly at times this year, especially running the ball. With the Rams’ offense largely injured, a few Brown field goals could be enough …read more