Week 8 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Washington has a slightly above average implied team total this week of 24.25 points. Hopkins has at least eight points in three straight games, putting him on the borderline for starting consideration in Week 9.
Week 8 at New York Giants
The Washington-New York game has the second-lowest over/under of Week 8 at just 43.5 points. The Giants are last in aFPA to kickers. These two factors combine to make Hopkins a borderline starting option for Week 8.
Week 7 vs. Dallas Cowboys
Washington and Dallas is a game that's expected to be low scoring, as it is the second-lowest total on the Week 7 slate. With Dallas fifth in aFPA to kickers this season, it may be wise to look elsewhere for a kicker this week.
Week 6 vs. Carolina Panther
Washington has a middling team total of 23 points this week against Carolina. The Panthers are also top three in aFPA to kickers this season. It would be wise to choose a different kicker than Dustin Hopkins for Week 6.
Week 5 at New Orleans Saints
Washington comes off its early bye week and heads to New Orleans for a game that's tied for the second-highest over/under of Week 5's Sunday and Monday slate. However, Hopkins has been an average fantasy producer, at best, this season. Washington's implied team total of less than 24 points means there are too many other options to consider in Week 5 at the kicker position.
Week 3 vs. Green Bay Packers
Washington has a below-average implied team total of 21.25 this week. With how poorly the offense moved the ball against the Colts, find a better kicking option in Week 3.
Week 2 vs. Indianapolis Colts
In Las Vegas this week, only the Steelers, Saints and Rams have a higher implied team total than the Redskins, illustrating confidence in this offense against a poor Colts defense. That puts Hopkins in play as a starting kicker for Week 2.
Week 1 at Arizona Cardinals
The total in Vegas for this game is the sixth lowest on the Week 1 slate. That's usually not a recipe for success for a fantasy kicker. Hopkins did post eight and 11 fantasy points against this defense in recent seasons, but with a new quarterback at the helm, we recommend safer options for Week 1.
Week 17 at New York Giants
Washington will look to finish the season on a high note, with most starters playing in Week 17, unless injured. The Giants defense is just 23rd in aFPA to kickers, but there are other more reliable kicking options in Week 17, with better accuracy from long distance. Fade Hopkins.
Week 16 vs. Denver Broncos
Dustin Hopkins returned last week to convert all 4 of his kicks, but Washington does not have a high implied team total in Vegas this week. There have been enough options at this position who have put together a good body of work this season to fade Hopkins in Week 16.
