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

Who will the top players be in 2008 fantasy football in Week 1? Here is our guess:
Quarterback – Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys
Even though he’ll be out on the road, expect Tony Romo to have a lot of success in Week 1. He’s going against the Cleveland Browns and it wouldn’t surprise anyone if this game turned into a shootout. Romo was very good in the beginning of last year and should start off well again.
Running Back – LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
The Carolina Panthers aren’t the defensive juggernaut they used to be. For that reason, and …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.