According to reports, New England worked out three kickers on Wednesday: Billy Cundiff, Neil Rackers, and Graham Gano. There was no additional word as of yet if the Patriots are looking for insurance to Stephen Gostkowski, who has missed a big kick against the Cardinals in Week 2 and a pair of kicks against the Bills two weeks ago, if Gostkowski is injured, or if they're just doing what the Patriots do.
Patriots workout three kickers, Stephen Gostkowski status unknown: Fantasy implications
Is New England trying to replace the incumbent kicker or just a measure of precaution? We break down the fantasy implications.
Jim Rogash
Cundiff kicked for the Redskins this year and was 7-for-12.
Rackers kicked for the Texans last year and was 32-for-38, but 4-for-8 from 40-49.
Gano kicked for the Redskins last year and was 31-for-41 and missed five kicks inside of 40 yards.
Fantasy Take: Gostkowski is 2-for-2 from 50+ this year, but has never been a long-range kicker. He is only 5-for-7 in his seven-year career. Is it possible that New England just wants a kicker that has a deeper leg?
Rackers seems like the most obvious choice, he is 7-for-9 from 50+ in the last two years, but has been inconsistent. He went 4-for-16 from 50+ between 2006-2007. Likely, there won’t be any change, but it’s worth noting if you have the Patriots kicker.
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