Overview
- Multiple sports sites published Week 1 fantasy kicker rankings on Monday and Tuesday, offering competing lists ahead of the season opener.
- Yahoo Sports ranks Brandon Aubrey first, USA TODAY places Jake Bates at No. 1, and ClutchPoints names Matt Gay the top Week 1 option.
- A recurring group of kickers appears across the lists, including Brandon Aubrey, Jake Bates, Matt Gay, Cameron Dicker, Harrison Mevis, Jason Myers, Ka'imi Fairbairn, and Evan McPherson.
- Analysts base their choices on 2025 workload and projection tools because Week 1 has no live season data, and they say team scoring volume and matchup situations drive fantasy value more than pure accuracy.
- Practical advice from the pieces stresses streaming and waiver moves for Week 1, highlighting under‑rostered targets like Matt Gay and noting situational factors such as the Rams’ international game that could change kicking opportunities.