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Here’s a look at my 2011 fantasy football kicker rankings.
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1.  Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers:  I’m expecting a much better showing out of Kaeding this year.
2. Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders: Seabass tied for the league in FGs made last year and finished second in points.
3.  Stephen Gostkowski, New England Patriots: So far so good, but I can’t trust him as the #1 again.
4.  David Akers, San Francisco 49ers:  The move to the Bay Area scares me a little. The Niners offense is simply not as explosive.
5.  Mason Crosby, Green Bay Packers:  Super Bowl Champs could have an even better offense in 2011.
6.  Rob Bironas, Tennessee Titans:  I can see them moving the chains under Hasselbeck, but coming up short. Enter Rob Bironas.
7.  Neil Rackers, Houston Texans:  Somehow I don’t think the Texans will be as effective in the red zone.
8.  Nick Folk, New York Jets:  One of three kickers with 30+ PATs and FGs last year.
9.  Alex Henery, Philadelphia Eagles:  He may not be Akers, but he’s in a great spot.
10.  Josh Brown, St. Louis Rams:  Tied Seabass for most FGs last year.
11.  Dan Carpenter, Miami Dolphins:  Scoring TDs could be an issue in Miami.
12.  Lawrence Tynes, New York Giants:  Not a flashy pick, but a solid one.
13.  Adam Vinatieri, Indianapolis Colts:  Kicking for the Colts (and indoors) has it’s perks.
14.  Matt Bryant, Atlanta Falcons:  The Dirty Birds should be even better this year.
15. David Buehler, Dallas Cowboys:  Hartley’s injury opens the door for Buehler.
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Here’s my Week 17 kicker rankings.

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1. David Akers (PHI):  Will likely reclaim scoring lead in the first half tonight.
2. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK):  Seven FGs, six PATs in past two games.
3. Josh Brown (STL):  14 FGs in past five games.
4. David Buehler (DAL):  13 FGs in past five games.
5. Jay Feely (ARI):  15 FGs in past six games.
6. Nick Folk (NYJ):  Six FGs in past three games.
7. Mason Crosby (GB):  Nine points in each of his past two games.
8. Adam Vinatieri (IND):  Six FGs in past three games.
9. Neil Rackers (HOU):  Six FGs in past three games.
10. Billy Cundiff (BAL):  Five FGs in past two games.
11. Nate Kaeding (SD):  12 FGs in past five games.
12. Matt Bryant (ATL):  Mostly PATs against Panthers?
13. Dan Carpenter (MIA):  4-9 on FGs in December, but misses have been long attempts.
14. Robbie Gould (CHI):  Five FGs, nine PATs in past two games.
15. Shayne Graham (NE):  Hard to gauge the Pats this week.

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Here’s my Week 16 kicker rankings.

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1. David Akers (PHI) vs. MIN:  Leads the NFL in scoring by a mile.
2. Josh Brown (STL) vs. SF:  Eleven FGs in past four games.
3. David Buehler (DAL) vs. WAS:  Also has Eleven FGs in past four games.
4. Nate Kaeding (SD) @CIN:  Ten FGs & 12 PATs in past four games.
5. Matt Bryant (ATL) vs. NO:  Third in the league in scoring with 119 points.
6. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK) vs. IND:  28 FGs & 37 PATs good for second in scoring.
7. Adam Vinatieri (IND) @OAK:  Five FGs and seven PATs in past two games.
8. Neil Rackers (HOU) @DEN:  Should hit double-digit points for the first time since Week 9.
9. Dan Carpenter (MIA) vs. DET:  28 FGs. Can he bounce back from four misses last week?
10. Shayne Graham (NE) @BUF:  Averaging 1.5 FGs & 4.3 PATs since joining Patriots.
11. Shaun Suisham (PIT) vs. CAR:  Ten FGs in past four games. Seven came from 40+ yards.
12. Billy Cundiff (BAL) @CLE:  Three FGs & PATs give him 102 points on the year
13. Garrett Hartley (NO) @ATL:  Seven FGs & 14 PATs in past four games.
14. Nick Folk (NYJ) @CHI:  Fifth in scoring with 27 FGs & 28 PATs.
15. Rob Bironas (TEN) @KC:  Reached 100 points for the fifth straight year.

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Here’s my Week 15 kicker rankings.

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1. David Akers (PHI) @NYG:  Seven straight games with double-digit points.
2. Neil Rackers (HOU) @TEN:  Seven FGs in past four games. Titans have allowed 33 FGs.
3. Matt Bryant (ATL) @SEA:  25 FGs on the year. Seahawks have allowed 20.
4. Josh Brown (STL) vs. KC:  Nine FGs in past three games.
5. Jay Feely (ARI) @CAR:  11 FGs in past four games. Panthers have allowed 24 FGs.
6. Dan Carpenter (MIA) vs. BUF:  28 FGs on the year. Bills have allowed26 FGs.
7. John Kasay (CAR) vs. ARI:  19 FGs on the year. Cardinals have allowed 33 FGs.
8. Shaun Suisham (PIT) vs. NYJ:  6 FGs in past two weeks.
9. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK) vs. DEN:  Scoring has dipped, but should excel against Broncos.
10. Adam Vinatieri (IND) vs. JAX:  20 FGs and 41 PATs on the year.
11. Shayne Graham (NE) vs. GB:  Eight FGs & 22 PATs in past five games.
12. Garrett Hartley (NO) @BAL:  Six FGs in past three games. Ravens have allowed 25 FGs.
13. Nate Kaeding (SD) vs. SF:  Eight FGs in past three weeks. Niners have allowed 23 FGs.
14. Jeff Reed (SF) @ SD:  Seven FGs in past two weeks.
15. David Buehler (DAL) vs. WAS:  Eight FGs in past three games. Skins have allowed 22 FGs.
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Here’s my Week 14 kicker rankings.

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1. David Akers (PHI) @DAL:  Has 12 more points than any other kicker.
2. Josh Brown (STL) @NO:  Has seven FGs in past two games. Saints havea allowed 20.
3. Matt Bryant (ATL) @Carolina:  Averaging 2 FGs and 2.6 PATs in past five games.
4. Neil Rackers (HOU) vs. BAL:  Five FGs and 8 PATs in past three games. Ravens have allowed 23 FGs.
5. Dan Carpenter (MIA) @NYJ:  Kicked 3 FGs last time he faced Jets. Leads league with 27 FGs.
6. Adam Vinatieri (IND) @TEN:  Tied for eighth with 89 points. Titans have allowed 30 FGs.
7. Sebastian Janikowski (OAK)@JAX:  Struggled of late, but still ranks among leaders in FGs and points.
8. Olindo Mare (SEA) @SF: 10th in the league with 88 points. Niners have allowed 23 FGs.
9. Garrett Hartley (NO) vs. STL:  Five FGs and seven PATs in last two games. Rams have allowed 28 FGs.
10. Matt Prater (DEN) @ARI:  Cardinals have allowed league high 31 FGs.
11. Mason Crosby (GB) @DET:  87 points on the year with nine FGs from 40+ yards.
12. Billy Cundiff (BAL) @HOU:  86 points on the year. Averaing two FGs and 2.7 PATs in past six games.
13. Nate Kaeding (SD) vs. KC: Seven FGs in past two games.
14. Shaun Suisham (PIT) vs. CIN:  Six FGs in past two games. Benglas have allowed 20 FGs.
15. Shayne Graham (NE) @ CHI:  Five FGs and 19 PATs in past four games.

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