Fantasy Football Kicker Streaming Week 12: Whether You Call him Andres or Andy, Borregales to Have Solid Week
We have four kickers sitting out this week, but only half are every-week starters, so finding a replacement shouldn't be too hard. Of course, the highest-scoring contests belong to teams with kickers above the streaming line, but I still found some decent options for those of you in need in Week 12.
More Week 12 Streamers: QB | TE | D/ST
In order to provide advice you can actually implement, candidates for streaming must be rostered in no more than 40% of Yahoo! fantasy leagues. As always, check 4for4’s rankings and our signature schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed (aFPA) metric when making weekly decisions on any position.
Week 11 Recap
We had three kickers put up starting numbers last week, so I take that as a win.
- Zane Gonzalez TK4 (11)
- Riley Patterson TK7 (10)
- Matthew Wright TK7 (10)
- Andres Borregales TK14 (9)
- Will Reichard TK23 (5)
- Harrison Mevis TK27 (3)
Top Streaming Picks
Andres Borregales (NE) @ Bengals
He's my top streamer for the second week in a row, as the Patriots boast the third-highest team total on the Week 12 slate at 28 points, and they are favored by over a touchdown (7.5) at home against the Bengals. Andres Borregales is free in 90% of Yahoo leagues.
Rams Kicker vs. Buccaneers
It could be Joshua Karty, Harrison Mevis, or perhaps "other," but whoever is kicking for the Rams in Week 12 is in a solid spot. LA is a 6.5-point favorite at home against Tampa Bay, with a hearty team total of 28 points, the second-highest on the week. Karty is on 14% of Yahoo rosters, with Mevis sitting on 1%.
Jake Elliott @ Cowboys
The Eagles travel to Jerry World for a classic NFC East battle as 4.5-point favorites and are expected to put up 27.5 points in the win. Jake Elliott should have a decent day, and his schedule is favorable moving forward so grabbing him while he's only 31% rostered is a good idea this week.
Deep League Picks
49ers kicker vs. Panthers
Eddie Pinero is dealing with a hamstring injury, so San Francisco is likely to have tryouts this week in preparation for an absence. We need to monitor the situation since they are favored by 6.5 over Carolina with a meaty team total of 27 points. Considering how Kyle Shanahan had no problem kicking field goals, whoever ends up with the job this week should be fruitful.
Cam Little (JAX) @ Cardinals
The Jags head to the desert this week as 2.5-point road favorites over Arizona and are projected to score 25 points in the victory. Cam Little should have a nice week and is on the waiver wire in a nice 69% of leagues.
Cairo Santos (CHI) vs. Steelers
Coming off a K2 performance last week, Cairo Santos is set up well again at home against Pittsburgh. The Bears are field goal favorites in this one with a team total of 24 points. Santos is only on 21% of rosters heading into Week 12, with his offense playing well and a favorable kicking schedule moving forward.
Looking Ahead
Several kickers in the streaming realm have enticing matchups in Weeks 13 and 14. Here are the best ones and their opponents in terms of current kicker aFPA rankings.
- Jake Elliott (Eagles, 31% rostered) - CHI (19th), LAC (17th)
- Cairo Santos (Bears, 21% rostered) - PHI (23rd), GB (12th)
- Cam Little (Jaguars, 31% rostered) - TEN (20th), IND (11th)
- Riley Patterson (Dolphins, 3% rostered) - NO (4th), NYJ (32nd)

















