Fantasy Football Preview 2012: Kickers

Kickers: 

1. David Akers: Un-contested #1 in 2011, offense more lethal in 2012 = more PATs

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 44/52 total FGs, 34/34 PATs, 182 fantasy points)

2. Stephen Gostkowski: Recovered well from torn quad, one of most reliable kickers in NFL

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 28/33 total FGs, 59/59 PATs, 149 fantasy points)

3. Mason Crosby: A whopping 68 PATs in 2011, guaranteed 55+ PATs in 2012

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 24/28 total FGs, 68/69 PATs, 143 fantasy points)

4. Sebastian Janikowski: Best kicker from 40 yards out, SEVEN 50+ field goals in 2011

(2011 Stats: 15 games, 31/35 total FGs, 36/36 PATs, 149 fantasy points)

5. Dan Bailey: Proved to be a top 5 kicker last season, not much should change in 2012

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 32/37 total FGs, 39/39 PATs, 144 fantasy points)

6. Alex Henery: Sophomore season in NFL, did not miss field goal after Week 5

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 24/27 total FGs, 46/46 PATs, 121 fantasy points)

7. Garrett Hartley: Missed all of 2011, will have many PATs next season if he wins starting job

(2010 Stats: 14 games, 20/25 total FGs, 40/40 PATs, 105 fantasy points*)

8. Robbie Gould: 6/6 from 50 yards or more, offense improves thanks to Brandon Marshall

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 28/32 total FGs, 37/37 PATs, 135 fantasy points)

9.  Rob Bironas: Most skilled kickers in league, struggles due to weak Titans' offense

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 29/32 total FGs, 34/34 PATs, 139 fantasy points)

10. Matt Bryant: Great accuracy with lots of extra point opportunities

(2011 Stats: 16 games, 27/29 total FGs, 45/45 PATs, 133 fantasy points)

Sleeper: Connor Barth

Bust: Neil Rackers

*injured in 2011