We’re heading into Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season and fantasy managers are already juggling the usual churn at kicker—if you don’t have a reliable option, you’ll likely be scanning the waiver wire each week. Below are Justin Boone’s top streaming kicker targets for Week 3 from his waiver-wire column.
Kickers to consider (next opponent — rostered%)
– Harrison Butker, Chiefs — at MIA — 28%
– Trey Smack, Packers — vs. ATL — 20%
– Tyler Bass, Bills — vs. LAC — 18%
– Spencer Shrader — vs. HOU — 10%
– Matt Gay — at NO — 4%
Notes on the top targets
– Harrison Butker (at Miami): Butker exploded for 17 fantasy points on Sunday Night Football against the Colts, and Kansas City should have plenty of red-zone trips against a vulnerable Dolphins defense.
– Trey Smack (vs. Atlanta): The rookie is a perfect 5-for-5 on field goals through two games, and this matchup is a chance for the Packers’ offense to bounce back and provide multiple scoring chances against a struggling Falcons unit.
– Tyler Bass (vs. Chargers): Buffalo has piled up 77 points in the first two games; with that kind of offensive output, Bass should again see plenty of short-range opportunities against a disappointing Los Angeles defense.
Fan Take: Kicker streaming remains one of the easiest weekly edges in fantasy—spotting favorable matchups can turn a normally low-impact position into a source of reliable points. For NFL fans, these trends underscore how special-teams production and offensive efficiency are increasingly decisive in both fantasy outcomes and real-game strategy.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
