Tue Dec 17 02:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Waiver Wire Kickers Outperform Drafted Stars in Fantasy Football

**[City, State] – [Date]** – Fantasy football managers often waste valuable draft capital on kickers, a notoriously unpredictable position. However, a new strategy, dubbed “Rent-a-Kicker,” is proving highly effective. By focusing on weekly matchups and selecting available kickers from the waiver wire, this approach is outperforming even the top drafted kickers.

Data from Footballguys shows that 70 kickers recommended by the “Rent-a-Kicker” strategy have averaged 7.81 points per week, exceeding the average of top-drafted kickers by nearly one point per game. This strategy has consistently outperformed the average kicker year over year. The top three Rent-a-Kicker picks have averaged an impressive 8.45 points per week.

This week’s analysis highlights several promising waiver wire options based on favorable game situations, factoring in projected scores and stadium conditions. While individual kicker talent is disregarded in the initial ranking, the strategy accounts for potential mid-week roster changes.

Several kickers are specifically mentioned for their performance, including:

* **Matt Gay (Buccaneers):** Had a disappointing week due to the team’s offensive performance.
* **Greg Joseph (Vikings):** Returned from injury and performed adequately.
* **Brandon McManus (Packers):** Scored well despite a narrow loss.
* **Harrison Butker (Chiefs):** Not explicitly mentioned in the summary, but presumably part of the overall success.
* **Ryan Santoso (Lions):** Had a mixed performance.

The author emphasizes that the focus is on the *situation*, not the kicker’s inherent ability. Managers are encouraged to adapt their selection based on the weekly matchup. A list of teams with favorable kicker matchups and available waiver-wire kickers is provided weekly to assist managers.

The article concludes by emphasizing the success of the Rent-a-Kicker strategy and encouraging fantasy football managers to utilize this approach to maximize their kicker position.

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