Week 7 vs. Tennessee Titans (London)
The Chargers are favored with an implied team total of 26 points, foreshadowing what should be a successful offensive day for this offense. If Caleb Sturgis is active (limited in practice this week), he's a solid Week 7 option.
Week 6 at Cleveland Browns
The Chargers have a below average implied team total this week in Cleveland, facing a rebuilt Browns defense that has forced 11 turnovers in three home games this year. Plus, Sturgis is battling an injury this week that forced the Chargers to sign another kicker. You'll have to find a better option for Week 6.
Week 5 vs. Oakland Raiders
The Chargers have the third-highest implied team total in Week 5 at 28.75 points. That's good enough to make Sturgis a starting option in Week 5, after a strong nine-point performance in Week 4.
Week 4 vs. San Francisco 49ers
Only the Chiefs have a higher implied team total this week, with the Chargers expected to score 28.5 points. That makes Caleb Sturgis an elite kicking option for Week 4.
Week 3 at Los Angeles Rams
A low implied team total of 20.5 points is cause for concern this week for the Chargers. Find a kicker in a better matchup for Week 3.
Week 2 at Buffalo Bills
The Bills lost 47-3 to the Ravens last week. Enough said. The Chargers have an above averaged implied team total in Las Vegas this week, and that puts Sturgis on the radar as a fantasy start for Week 2, despite missing a field goal attempt last week.
Week 1 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chargers have the sixth-highest implied team total in Vegas this week at 25.75 points. That puts Sturgis on the fantasy radar for Week 1 as a viable starting option in 12-team leagues.
Week 1 at Washington
Sturgis is a borderline top-12 kicking option for Week 1. Last season against Washington, he posted eight and 10 points against this divisional opponent. He also posted double-digit fantasy points in five road games last season.
Fantasy Upside
Caleb Sturgis was the fourth-best fantasy kicker in 2016. He was second in the NFL with 35 made field goals, only missing six (four from 40-49 and two from 50+).
Fantasy Downside
If quarterback Carson Wentz progresses in his second season, some of those 41 field goal attempts (second-most in the league) could turn into extra point attempts. Sturgis was only 24th in that category a year ago, missing just one of his 31 point after attempts.
2017 Bottom Line
Sturgis should again be a top-10 kicker in 2017, even projecting for improvement in the Eagles offense. Just don't get any funny ideas like taking a kicker early.
Caleb Sturgis - Week 10 vs. Detroit
Caleb Sturgis has played well lately. He has multiple field goals in three consecutive games and has made at least three extra points in each game during that span. He gets a tough matchup this week as the Lions don't allow teams to score many points. He's a weaker option at kicker.
