Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 7: Kicker rankings

Streaming kickers have always been a popular strategy during each Fantasy Football season. Except for a few elite options that should always start every week, such as Justin Tucker and Daniel Carlson, a kicker can be selected each week according to the specific matchup.

The best way to find productive kickers each week in Fantasy Football is to look at a couple of factors involved in their NFL game. Volume is one of the most common traits for high-scoring kickers, so choosing accurate kickers from a game likely to be more of a shootout is essential. More opportunities with a high conversion rate are often the formula for success in Fantasy Football.

Week 7 Fantasy Football Kickers: Start 'Em

Brett Maher - Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions

Brett Maher is averaging the third-most fantasy points per game among all kickers. Despite his impressive start to the 2022 NFL season, he could receive a boost now that Dak Prescott is set to return from injury.

The Dallas Cowboys scored the most points of any team during the 2022 NFL season. They could return to their dominant ways in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions, who allowed the most points per game in the NFL this year.

Jason Myers - Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Jason Myers is one of only ten kickers entering Week 7 averaging at least nine Fantasy Football points per game. He has been highly efficient, missing just one field goal in 13 attempts this season.

Myers should have plenty of opportunities to score in Week 7 when the Seattle Seahawks face off against the Los Angeles Chargers. The game features a 50.5 total betting line, the highest of any game this week. Myers should be productive in Week 7 as long as he continues his efficiency.

Taylor Bertolet - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks

Taylor Bertolet is the other starting kicker in the projected highest-scoring matchup of Week 7, along with Jason Myers. Los Angeles Chargers regular starter Dustin Hopkins has officially been ruled out of the game with an injury, allowing Bertolet to fill in.

Bertolet made his debut for the Chargers in Week 6 when he first filled in for the injured Hopkins. He made all six of his kicking attempts, including three field goals and three extra points.

Week 7 Fantasy Football Kickers: Sit 'Em

Brandon McManus - Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets

Brandon McManus has scored a solid amount of Fantasy Football points this season, but has also missed out on opportunities to score more. While he currently ranks sixth in fantasy points per game, his 82.4 conversion rate on field goals is the worst of any kicker in the top ten in points scored.

Week 7 could be a tough game for McManus in Fantasy Football. He isn't expected to receive too many opportunities to score as the the Denver Broncos' game against the New York Jets currently has the lowest total betting line at 38.5 points. The low projected score paired with his relatively weak conversion rate is a concerning combination this week.

Cade York - Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens

Weather is another important factor to pay attention to when deciding which kicker to start each week in Fantasy Football. Windy and rainy conditions can make it increasingly difficult for kickers to convert on their opportunities to score.

This is one of the issues for Cade York in Week 7. The Cleveland Browns' game against the Baltimore Ravens may be affected by a tropical storm. This is bad news for York, who has been relatively inefficient. He is one of only three active starting kickers, along with Cairo Santos and Greg Joseph, with multiple missed extra-point attempts.

Mason Crosby - Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders

The same tropical storm that may affect the Browns and Ravens game is also expected to have an impact on the Green Bay Packers' game against the Washington Commanders. This could result in particularly challenging conditions at FedEx Field, which has a reputation for poor maintenance.

The weather and location of the Packers game in Week 7 make Mason Crosby a kicker to avoid in Fantasy Football. Crosby has been relatively unreliable this season anyway, scoring just the 25th most fantasy points so far among all kickers.

Top 10 Fantasy Football Kickers in Week 7

1. Daniel Carlson, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Houston Texans
2. Justin Tucker, Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
3. Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons
4. Brett Maher, Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions
5. Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins vs.Pittsburgh Steelers
6. Ryan Succop, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers
7. Jason Myers, Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers
8. Harrison Butker, Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers
9. Nick Folk, New England Patriots vs. Chicago Bears
10. Taylor Bertolet, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Seattle Seahawks