Opportunity, Not Accuracy: Why These Three Kickers Are About to EXPLODE in Week 5

Listen up, because kickers in fantasy football are creatures of game script, plain and simple. We’re talking opportunity, not how pretty the ball looks coming off their foot. When their team gets out to a big lead and runs the rock in the second half, or if they’re chasing points and abandoning the run, opportunities for field goals evaporate. You gotta pick kickers whose teams have a real shot at that sweet, neutral, or positive game script. That means they won’t ditch easy field goal chances when they’re not down by multiple scores. It’s a whole process to picking these guys off the waiver wire, and you gotta get it right. Trust me, accuracy doesn’t even matter, it’s all about who gets the chances.

The Boz Is Back: Chris Boswell Against the Colts Is Gold

Chris Boswell, or as the kids call him, The Boz, is in a killer spot this week squaring off against the Colts. Seriously, this Colts team is pretty much incapable of winning by big margins, and that’s exactly what we want. They’ve been giving up 3.5 red zone possessions per game through Week 4, and check this: they’ve allowed multiple field goal tries in three of their four games. Meanwhile, Boz has hammered home three field goal attempts in *both* of Pittsburgh’s wins this year. With the Steelers heading into Sunday as 2.5-point favorites, this is exactly the kind of setup we’re chasing for a kicker. Get ready for The Boz to eat.

Folk Hero Status: Nick Folk Rides the Falcons’ Juggernaut

Then there’s Nick Folk, a legit streaming option against the Ravens. The Falcons’ rush offense is a full-blown juggernaut, and with Lamar Jackson sidelined by that ankle sprain, which is neither low nor high, Baltimore’s defense is ripe for the picking. Folk has already tried multiple field goals in three of Atlanta’s four games. Remember Week 4 against the Saints? Six extra points because the Falcons just wouldn’t stop scoring touchdowns! That’s the kind of offense we love. Atlanta’s 3.5-point home favorites with a fine 23.5-point implied total, and the Baltimore defense is coughing up four red zone possessions per week. Folk’s floor here is solid gold, and his ceiling is through the roof.

The Risky Play That Isn’t: Chad Ryland in a Shootout

Okay, I hear you. I said find kickers who get neutral or positive game script. And yeah, I see the Cardinals are 5.5-point underdogs against Detroit. But are you telling me Jacoby Brissett and that Arizona offense won’t move the ball against that absolutely abominable Detroit defense? No way, man! The answer is no, they absolutely will. You want a kicker tied to a high-scoring game, especially one not projected as a total blowout. That’s exactly what we’ve got here, with the Cards-Lions game boasting a week-high 54.5-point total. It’s a gamble that pays off, because even with the underdog status, the sheer offensive volume means Ryland’s gonna have his chances.

Look, this is Week 5. Every point matters, especially from a position like kicker that folks often overlook. Snagging one of these guys could be the difference between a W and an L this weekend. Don’t leave those points on the board, especially when the path to them is this clear.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.