We’re heading into Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season, and fantasy managers are already juggling kicker options. The position sees a lot of weekly churn, so if you don’t have a reliable leg, you’ll likely be scouring waivers each week. Below are Justin Boone’s top streaming kicker choices for Week 2 from his waiver wire column.
Recommended kickers (Next opponent — Rostered)
– Cairo Santos — vs. MIN — 48%
– Trey Smack — at NYJ — 15%
– Tyler Bass — vs. DET — 9%
– Harrison Butker — vs. IND — 25%
– Chase McLaughlin — vs. CLE — 12%
Notes on the top choices
– Santos vs. MIN: Santos scored 12 fantasy points in Chicago’s 59-37 victory, converting one field goal and several extra points. Given how often the Bears are finding the end zone, he offers a dependable weekly floor.
– Smack vs. NYJ: The Packers’ rookie was a perfect 3-for-3 on field-goal tries in his debut, including a 59-yarder; he did miss a PAT, but his strong long-range ability and Green Bay’s expected red-zone activity make him worth considering.
– Bass vs. DET: Buffalo faces Detroit on Thursday night, and after the Lions allowed 30 points to the Saints (including overtime), the Bills should have multiple scoring chances. Bass was flawless in Week 1 (3-for-3 FGs, 3-for-3 PATs), so he’s an appealing low-roster option.
Fan Take: Kickers can swing close fantasy matchups and become valuable weekly plays, especially early in the season when roles and offensive efficiencies are still settling. Tracking favorable matchups and high-scoring offenses for kicker streaming can give fantasy managers a meaningful edge while also highlighting which teams are clicking offensively in the young NFL season.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
