Fantasy Football Week 16: Kicker rankings
There is a new king at the top of the fantasy football kicker leaderboard as we head into Week 16. And in the fantasy playoffs, a kicker who can hit those long ones becomes incredibly valuable. [Week 16 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]Heading into that Week Justin Tucker was at the top of the kicker leaderboard. So, as you head into your fantasy semifinal matchups in Week 16, make sure you take stock of your kickers. Check out how Carlson and how the rest of the kicker position shakes out for Week 16 in our expert rankings!
wftv.comWatson throws TD, wins home debut as Browns down Ravens 13-3
Jackson missed his second straight game with a knee injury, and the Ravens aren't the same without his dynamic playmaking ability. Baltimore's J.K. Dobbins ran for 125 yards, and the Ravens rolled up 198 yards rushing. Watson then directed a 91-yard scoring drive, delivering his TD strike to Peoples-Jones with 2:10 left. JACKSON UPDATEThe Ravens have been encouraged by Jackson's progress and are hoping he'll return to practice this week and possibly play on Saturday. Browns: DE Jadeveon Clowney sustained a head injury late in the second quarter.
wftv.comWeek 15 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers
And it can only be a plus when a lot of those points come from our kickers. Consider how much of a boon it is to have a kicker like Justin Tucker or Tyler Bass in your fantasy lineups going into a Week 15 playoff matchup. [Week 15 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]Both Tucker and Bass are tied at the top of the fantasy leaderboard with 129 points. Good luck with your kickers in Week 15! Check out Tucker and Bass and how the rest of the kicker position shakes out for Week 15 in our expert rankings!
wftv.comFantasy Football Week 15: Kicker rankings
And it can only be a plus when a lot of those points come from our kickers. Consider how much of a boon it is to have a kicker like Justin Tucker or Tyler Bass in your fantasy lineups going into a Week 15 playoff matchup. Ultimately, we don't care where the points come from, as long as they come in bunches. Good luck with your kickers in Week 15! Check out Tucker and Bass and how the rest of the kicker position shakes out for Week 15 in our expert rankings!
wftv.comJags edge Ravens 28-27 on 2-pointer, Tucker's 67-yard miss
After Lawrence led the Jaguars (4-7) to the go-ahead TD and conversion, Jacksonville squibbed the kickoff and gave the Ravens (7-4) the ball near midfield — and not far from Tucker's range. Lamar Jackson found Josh Oliver in the flat for a 12-yard gain that set up Tucker's try. Baltimore held the Jags to 21 yards and one first down in the third and forced a fumble late in the quarter. But Lawrence and the Jaguars answered with a 14-play scoring drive, which ended with Lawrence’s 1-yard toss to Jamal Agnew. The Jaguars are at Detroit next Sunday, beginning a stretch in which they play four of five on the road.
wftv.comFantasy Football Week 9: Kicker rankings
We technically have a two-way tie at the top of the fantasy kicker leaderboard after eight weeks of the NFL season. The GOAT himself, Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, stands at the top with 82 total fantasy points — but he's not alone. Coming in with his own 82 points — and maybe to the surprise of most observers — is Seattle Seahawks boot, Jason Myers. [Week 9 Fantasy Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | FLEX | DST | Kickers]The Seahawks apparently didn't get that signal. Check out where Myers and the rest of the kickers land in our analysts' rankings for Week 9:powered by FantasyProsECR ™ -
wftv.comTom Brady is now the most-sacked quarterback in NFL history
Tom Brady has set a new NFL record. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has now been sacked 555 times in his career, which makes him the most-sacked quarterback in league history. Justin Houston's sack on @TomBrady makes the QB the most sacked in NFL history. As the oldest quarterback in the league, it makes sense that he’s secured the record. And as there’s plenty of time left in the season, Brady’s sure to be sacked plenty more before year’s end, too.
wftv.comFantasy Football Week 8: Kicker rankings
Look who is back at the top of the fantasy football kicker leaderboard. There weren't many field goal opportunities available, not when the offense was scoring so many touchdowns. He's tied with Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson and Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Chris Boswell with the most 50+ yard field goals made this season (5). Talent and opportunity — that's what makes Tucker such a valuable fantasy asset. Check out where Tucker and the rest of the kickers land in our analysts' rankings for Week 8:powered by FantasyProsECR ™ -
wftv.comLet us now praise Justin Tucker, the field goal GOAT
It's entirely possible that there's no player in the NFL who's as good at their job as Justin Tucker is at his. After the game, Tucker got his own postgame interview. According to the NFL's Next Gen Stats, Tucker's game-winner on Sunday crossed the goalpost at a point 26.52 yards from the left sideline. Because the midpoint of the field is at 26.67 yards, meaning if the goalposts were half a yard apart, Tucker would have still split them. Besides being the most accurate kicker in the game, Tucker is the all-time leader in field goal percentage, converting more than 91 percent of his attempts.
wftv.comWeek 5 Sunday Night Freestyle: Stafford regressing, Tucker closing, Kyler's Kermit suit & the crazy fun NFC East
Subscribe to You Pod to Win the GameApple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsWhen it comes to game-winning field goals, Justin Tucker is automatic. The Baltimore Ravens took charge of the AFC North over the former division champion Cincinnati Bengals thanks to the leg of Tucker on Sunday Night Football. All profits directly fund the Terez A. Paylor scholarship at Howard University. Under "Tribute," please note that your gift is made in memory of Terez A. Paylor. Under "Designation," click on "Other" and write in "Terez A. Paylor Scholarship."
wftv.comTucker's leg lifts Ravens to 19-17 victory over Bengals
BALTIMORE — (AP) — Justin Tucker kicked a 43-yard field goal on the final play to lift the Baltimore Ravens over the Cincinnati Bengals 19-17 on Sunday night and into sole possession of first place in the AFC North. Tucker's game-winner extended his streak to 61 straight successful field goals in the fourth quarter and overtime. Lamar Jackson shook off a rough night passing, leading the Ravens with his arm and his legs on the winning drive. The Ravens then drove all the way to the other end of the field for a short field goal that made it 16-10. The Bengals scored on a 19-yard pass from Burrow to Hayden Hurst, and the game was tied by halftime.
wftv.comLamar Jackson, MVP candidate, leads clutch drive as Ravens beat Bengals on final play
The Baltimore Ravens needed a clutch drive in the final minutes to avoid another loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and a 2-3 start to the season. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens into field goal range, with the key play coming on an 18-yard run that not many quarterbacks can make. Tucker hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired for the 19-17 win that will be enormous in the AFC North race. The Ravens took a 16-10 lead not long after the Bengals left points on the board. Bengals take a late leadThe Bengals pushed forward, getting deep into Ravens territory with less than four minutes to go.
wftv.comFantasy Football Week 4: Kicker rankings
Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo currently ranks as the top-scoring fantasy kicker through three weeks of the 2022 NFL season. To put things in perspective, Koo's 36 fantasy points are 11 more than the top-ranked kicker of the draft season, Baltimore Ravens veteran Justin Tucker. It's been long agreed upon that, when drafting a fantasy kicker, it's best to seek out kickers who play on the best offenses in the NFL. It's something to think about for this season and beyond; what truly helps a fantasy kicker into the upper echelon. Here are the kickers — check out where Koo and the rest of the Ks landed in our analysts' rankings for Week 4:powered by FantasyProsECR ™ -
wftv.comJackson accounts for 5 TDs, Ravens hold off Patriots 37-26
— (AP) — Lamar Jackson threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to help the Baltimore Ravens hold off the New England Patriots 37-26 on Sunday. Following a quick punt by the Patriots, Jackson got free for a 38-yard run to get the ball back into the red zone. The Ravens got the ball right back after Jones’ pass intended for Parker was picked off by linebacker Josh Bynes. The Patriots took it down to the Ravens 10, but Jones’ pass into the end zone overshot Parker and was intercepted by Marlon Humphrey. The Ravens capitalized, marching 73 yards over the next 2:35 to take a 37-26 lead on Jackson's 9-yard TD run.
wftv.comRavens top Titans 23-10 for 21st straight preseason win
Titans Ravens Football Baltimore Ravens place kicker Justin Tucker (9), with Jordan Stout holding, kicks a field goal against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) (Gail Burton)BALTIMORE — (AP) — Tyler Huntley went 16 of 18 for 110 yards and a touchdown in the first half, and the Baltimore Ravens extended their record streak of preseason victories to 21 with a 23-10 win over the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night. Willis, a third-round draft pick from Liberty, started the game for the Titans with Ryan Tannehill held out. The Titans led 10-7 before Huntley guided a 10-play, 58-yard touchdown drive near the end of the half. Baltimore hasn't lost a preseason game since Atlanta beat the Ravens 20-19 on Sept. 3, 2015.
wftv.com2022 NFL training camp: Ravens make Justin Tucker highest-paid kicker with $24 million extension
Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after kicking a field goal during the fourth quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)Justin Tucker is now (rightfully) the NFL's highest-paid kicker. The Baltimore Ravens gave Tucker a four-year, $24 million extension with $17.5 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The team officially announced the deal as well without disclosing the contract terms. This story will be updated.
wftv.comFantasy Football Rankings 2022: Kickers
Pittsburgh Steelers v Baltimore Ravens BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 09: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates after kicking a field goal during the fourth quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on January 09, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. And whichever you choose, our kicker draft rankings can help! If drafting a fantasy kicker in 2022, who should you take? Baltimore Ravens All-World kicker Justin Tucker once again tops our consensus rankings. [2022 Fantasy Draft Rankings: QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs]Whether you're Team Tucker or Team McPherson, whether your Team Draft a Kicker or Team Stream in Week 1, our rankings below can help you set the position up for success:
wftv.comSuper Bowl LVI: Ohio men kept chocolate ‘Boomer Bars’ in freezer for 33 years
Two Ohio men are hoping to add Boomer Bars to their Super Bowl party menu after Sunday’s game. >> Read more trending newsThe last time the Cincinnati Bengals reached the Super Bowl, in January 1989, the team’s quarterback was Norman “Boomer” Esiason. At the time, Justin Tucker and Travis Sheehan bought a rare edition Bengals chocolate bar, known as the “Boomer Bar,” WLWT-TV reported. The chocolate bars have been sitting in a freezer for 33 years. “So, here we are, Super Sunday is days away and we have added the Boomer Bars to the Super Bowl menu,” the men told the television station.
wftv.comAnalysis: Kicking Kraze or Field Goal Frenzy, the foot wins
Ravens Lions Football Baltimore Ravens players celebrate a Justin Tucker 66-yard field goal as Detroit Lions linebacker Romeo Okwara (95) sits on the field in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding) (Tony Ding)Call it the Kicking Kraze or the Field Goal Frenzy. There's both an art and a science to field goal accuracy, as Mike Westhoff, generally considered the best special teams coach in NFL history, points out. When put in optimum conditions, I am not surprised a 66-yard field goal can be made. They're not real big guys, they're a nice size guy, but he's not going to stop Aaron Donald.
wftv.comTucker's NFL-record FG lifts Ravens to 19-17 win over Lions
APTOPIX Ravens Lions Football Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker celebrates after kicking a 66-yard field goal in the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. Tucker set an NFL record with a 66-yard field goal, bouncing it through off the crossbar as time expired to lift the Baltimore Ravens to a 19-17 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Mark Andrews had five receptions for 109 yards for the Ravens, who have won 11 straight games against NFC opponents. In addition to the two by Tucker, Detroit was also on the wrong end of Tom Dempsey’s then-record 63-yarder in 1970 for New Orleans. Lions: Play at Chicago next Sunday.
wftv.comJacksonville’s Jamal Agnew ties NFL record with 109-yard return for TD
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars kick returner Jamal Agnew secured a place in NFL history on Sunday, returning a missed field goal 109 yards for a touchdown to become the third player to achieve the feat. Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater attempted a 68-yard field goal with two seconds to go, NFL.com reported. >> Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker boots NFL-record 66-yard field goalAgnew also had a 102-yard kickoff return in Week 2, ESPN reported. He entered the day with the NFL record for the longest field goal at 64 yards, set in 2013. But Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker kicked a 66-yard field goal to beat Detroit and erase Prater’s mark.
wftv.comBaltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker boots NFL-record 66-yard field goal
Record kick: Baltimore's Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after hitting an NFL-record 66-yard field goal to defeat Detroit on Sunday. (Duane Burleson/Associated Press)DETROIT — Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker set an NFL record for the longest field goal on Sunday, connecting on a 66-yard attempt with three seconds left to beat the Detroit Lions, 19-17. Tucker, whose 61-yard field goal won the Ravens’ last game at Ford Field eight years ago, was his previous longest field goal made, according to ESPN. For more deja vu, the Lions also lost a similar game on a final-second, long field goal. At the time, it was the longest field goal in NFL history and the first to surpass 60 yards.
wftv.comRavens' season ends with Jackson in locker room, 17-3 loss
The Ravens and Lamar Jackson were stymied for the much of Saturday night by a hustling, relentless Buffalo defense. Then, the biggest miscue on a night of missteps for the Ravens effectively put an end to an otherwise memorable season. In the end, however, the Ravens got blown away on a windy night by a team that chased Jackson all over the field. 1-ranked rushing game generated 150 yards, but Jackson was limited to 34 yards on nine carries with a long of 15 yards. Throwing under duress for much of the game, Jackson went 14 of 24 for 162 yards with an interception and three sacks.
Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged
(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)The NFL has never seen a playoff matchup quite like the upcoming one between Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Drew Brees’ New Orleans Saints. Brees has thrown for more yards than any QB in the regular season with 80,358 and ranks second in TD passes with 571. Brady holds the mark for touchdowns with 581 and trails only Brees in yardage with 79,204. The combined age of the starting quarterbacks will be an NFL-record 85, surpassing the 84 from their two starts in the regular season this season. The team that swept the regular season series won 14 of the previous 22 matchups, which bodes well for the Saints this week.
Lamar winless no more, leads Ravens to 20-13 win over Titans
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lamar Jackson finally has his first postseason victory — and on the road, no less. Combine that with Baltimore smothering 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry, and the Ravens look playoff tough. After the turnover, the Ravens came onto the field and started waving good-bye to the Titans — drawing a taunting penalty they didn't mind at all. “We won the division, hosted a home playoff game,” Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. The Ravens held Tennessee to minus-7 yards in the second quarter, the third fewest in any quarter of a playoff game since the 2000 season.
The Latest: Browns open 28-0 lead over Steelers
The Browns have raced to a 28-0 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns’ 28 points are the most by any team in the first quarter of a playoff game since the 1970 merger. So, this will be the first NFL playoff game ever pitting two quadragenarian quarterbacks. Drew Brees is trying to join Brett Favre and Tom Brady as quarterbacks to win a playoff game after turning 40. That was his third career playoff game with 150 or more rushing yards, one game shy of Hall of Famer Terrell Davis’ record.
Ravens clinch playoff spot with 38-3 rout of Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens defense celebrates with cornerback Marcus Peters (24) after he intercepted a pass in the end zone intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green during during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cincinnati. After a Dec. 2 loss to Pittsburgh with Jackson on the COVID-19 list, the Ravens rebounded and won the next four. UP NEXTThe Ravens advance to the playoffs for the third straight year, will travel to either Tennessee or Indianapolis next Sunday. The Bengals end another disappointing year and extend their playoff drought to five seasons.
Torrid Ravens get jump on Giants, roll to easy 27-13 victory
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson looks to throw a pass against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)BALTIMORE – Lamar Jackson directed four scoring drives during the decisive first half, and the surging Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants 27-13 Sunday to gain control of their own fate in the AFC playoff chase. Baltimore's fourth straight victory, combined with Pittsburgh's win over Indianapolis, lifted the Ravens past the Colts in the AFC wild-card hunt. With a victory in Cincinnati next week, the Ravens (10-5) will earn a playoff berth for the third year in a row. The Giants (5-10) lost their third straight and were left with only a miniscule chance of making the postseason.
Jaguars vs. Ravens: How to watch, steam, listen
SPREAD - Jaguars 6-7; Ravens 7-5-1SERIES RECORD - Jaguars lead 12-9LAST MEETING - Jaguars beat Ravens 44-7 on Sept. 24, 2017 in LondonLAST WEEK - Jaguars lost to Titans 31-10; Ravens beat Browns 47-42AP PRO32 RANKING - Jaguars No. ... Ravens DT Calais Campbell starred for the Jaguars before being traded to Baltimore this past offseason. ... Jaguars RB James Robinson is the fourth undrafted rookie in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards rushing. He leads all rookies this season in scrimmage yards (1,361), rushing yards (1,035), rushing attempts (224), first downs (65) and rushing TDs (seven). ... Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leads the NFL with a 6.3 yards per carry average and ranks 10th in the league with 793 yards rushing.
NFC East stages late-season turnaround
(AP Photo/Chris Szagola)The NFC East is no longer the laughingstock division in the NFL. In all, NFC East teams have an 8-5 record the past four weeks when playing games outside the division, the most wins of any division in that span. For the season, NFC East teams are 10-23-1 (.309 winning percentage) when playing teams outside the division, the worst in the NFL this season. The NFC East is actually outperforming its mark from last season when its teams went 12-28 outside the division. With two wins in the final six-non division games this season, the NFC East can top that mark.
Browns can't contain Jackson, lose heartbreaker to Ravens
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield reacts after the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Browns 47-42 during an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. But in prime time, on a national stage, the Browns showed they're not the same old Browns. After getting clobbered 38-6 by the Ravens in Week 1, the Browns showed they're a legitimate contender — but that didn't soften the blow for coach Kevin Stefanski. The Browns had just capped a 14-point rally with Mayfield scoring on a 5-yard run to go up 35-34 when Jackson came back. Mayfield showed mental toughness in moving past his first interception after throwing 187 consecutive passes without one.
Jackson returns to save Ravens with 47-42 win over Browns
Tucker, who made 70 straight field goals inside 40 yards before he missed last week, had plenty of distance on his kick to give the Ravens (8-5) a much-needed win. It was a gut punch for the Browns (9-4), who had rallied from a 14-point deficit to take the lead while Jackson was out. He drove the Browns 75 yards, hitting running back Kareem Hunt for a 22-yard TD pass with 1:04 left. Cleveland was counting on Williams to handle the starting cornerback spot opposite Denzel Ward, who missed his third straight game with a calf injury. Browns: Make the first of two straight weekend visits to the New York area and play the Giants on Dec. 20.
Jackson, Ravens run past Cowboys 34-17 to end 3-game slide
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball while scoring a touchdown on a keeper against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Baltimore. The Ravens averaged 7.9 yards per carry and prevailed despite getting only 107 yards passing from Jackson. That led to a Dallas field goal, but Jackson answered with a 37-yard touchdown run on a fourth-and-2 play. Tony Pollard took the subsequent kickoff 66 yards to set up a 13-yard touchdown pass from Dalton to Michael Gallup. An interception by rookie Patrick Queen set up a 38-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to Miles Boykin for a 14-10 lead.
Ravens hold on for 30-28 win over depleted Eagles
(AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)PHILADELPHIA – Lamar Jackson threw for a touchdown and ran for a score and the Baltimore Ravens held on for a 30-28 victory over the depleted Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Still, the Ravens (5-1) needed to prevent a 2-point conversion with 1:55 remaining to secure the win. The Eagles cut it to 30-22 when Wentz avoided pressure and heaved an 18-yard TD pass to Travis Fulgham into triple coverage on fourth-and-9. Wentz scored a few plays later, but couldn’t get in the end zone to tie it on the conversion. Wentz ran for 5 yards on first down on the fourth drive, tried to knock over defenders and got stripped at the Eagles 28.
McManus' 6 FGs lift Broncos over Pats in COVID-delayed game
Denver Broncos offensive tackle Garett Bolles, left, congratulates kicker Brandon McManus in the second half of an NFL football game after his sixth field goal against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. – The Denver Broncos waited two weeks to finally play again and they were rewarded with their biggest win of the season. He was steady early, but had back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter to let the Patriots back into the game. It was the first game back for Newton, who returned after missing New England’s Week 4 loss at Kansas City. McManus, who connected on field goals of 52 and 54 yards, now has six games with multiple 50-yard field goals.
Offensive numbers off the charts 3 weeks into NFL season
(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)The NFL has never had a start to a season like this one when it comes to offensive production. Through three weeks, teams have combined for 51 points per game, 738.2 yards per game and a 96.3 passer rating, the most ever at this juncture of an NFL season. Only the 1961 AFL, when teams combined to average 53.1 points per game, has been more conducive to scoring. Teams have been penalized 283 times on offense so far this season, down from 443 at the same point last year. There have now been 10 teams this season to win games they trailed by at least 10 points, tied for the second-most double-digit comebacks through three weeks.