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Kickers just score points, which is nice. Having a good kicker is helpful, and can be an edge, but note that the overall points they put up and the numerical difference between the top options and lesser ones isn’t as stark as it is at other positions. For example, this year the raw point difference beteween the top kicker and the No. 12 scorer was 20 points total. The gap between RB/WR/TE1 and RB/WR/TE2 was much more. Note: Many fantasy league providers award bonus points for longer kicks and penalize Ks for missing short kicks and extra points.

The following list breaks down the default scoring for kickers on Yahoo!:

 Field goal 0 and 19 yards: 3 points

 Field goal 20 and 29 yards: 3 points

 Field goal 3 and 39 yards: 3 points

 Field goal 40 and 49 yards: 4 points

 Field goal 50+ yards: 5 points

 Field goal missed 0 points

 Extra point made: 1 point

 Extra point missed: 0 points

Because of many factors, predicting which Ks will produce can be tricky. Therefore, you should always draft Ks in the latter rounds, and don’t be afraid to switch kickers frequently during the season — even on a weekly basis — if need be. Changing a starter weekly is often called “streaming,” which can be an effective strategy for team defenses as well as kickers, based on matchup difficulty and weather.