You have lineup questions, we have lineup answers -- at least we hope so. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em is here to help fantasy managers make difficult roster decisions. And you know what is a good move? Starting CeeDee Lamb. But that's too obvious, so you won't see such simple analysis here. Instead, we're exploring more debatable situations. And if you can't find a player you are looking for, please check out the latest NFL Fantasy lineup rankings.
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Dicker had a strong showing in Week 1, finishing with 12 fantasy points. He made three field goals, one of which was from 50-plus yards out. He is a very reliable kicker, with a coach that seems likely to opt to take the points. Plus, the Chargers should have no problem moving the ball in Week 2.
Boswell went off for 24 fantasy points, as he kicked six field goals last week. Do not expect that type of performance again. However, it is very likely the Steelers will be able to move the ball but not punch it in against the Broncos. Plus, he gets to kick in the thin Denver air. He is a strong start in Week 2.
The Eagles should be able to move the ball against the Falcons. The Steelers were able to consistently get into field goal range against them last week. Elliott is a reliable kicker, so if he gets chances, he should convert them into fantasy points. Do not expect him to have one of those rare blow-up games, but he is a very safe bet for 8 to 10 points each week.
The Texans kicker made three field goals from 50 or more yards out last week, finishing with a whopping 17 fantasy points. Fairbairn will not do that every week, but Houston’s offense should consistently move the ball. That is enough to keep him in play in fantasy football.
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Grupe had 21 fantasy points in Week 1, so you might have been expecting to see him in the start category here. Chasing kicker fantasy points can often be a trap, though. This case feels extremely trap-like, considering the Saints will not be playing the Panthers again in Week 2. The Saints may have a very tough time moving the ball consistently against the Cowboys. I would avoid chasing last week’s points.
Gano put up a respectable eight fantasy points last week, but the Giants’ offense really struggled against the Vikings. If we can’t rely on New York’s offense to give him chances, then we can’t rely on him for fantasy points every week. The floor is just too low to trust him on a weekly basis.
The new Packers kicker showed out in Brazil, finishing with 11 fantasy points against the Eagles. But with Jordan Love now injured, I do not trust the Packers to consistently get into field-goal range. Things could get ugly for a bit in Green Bay. Maybe I am wrong, but I do not want to risk it in my fantasy lineup.
There is no way I can put my faith in the Carolina offense. Not after what we saw in Week 1. They looked like last year’s Panthers all over again. Piñeiro finished with just four fantasy points. He may be a reliable kicker in real life, but opportunities matter in fantasy land. His offense does not provide him enough chances to trust him.
