Kickers are not star players in the NFL. It's very uncommon for a team to draft a kicker. However, the perspective for the position changes when a game is on the line, and the kicker needs to nail a 50-yarder to secure the win. In moments like those, a kicker becomes a hero and is regularly taken off the field on the arms of his lineman.
Nobody doubts that kicking is hard, but what can be harder is predicting which player will record the most regular season field goals made. It's one of the most intriguing NFL player prop bets. Let's get to know the top favorites for the 2023-24 season.
Justin Tucker Rarely Disappoints (+750)
The Baltimore Ravens kicker won the field goals title last season with 37 field goals made from 43 patents, which was the most attempts by a kicker for that season. This is an important factor that works in Tucker's favor. If a coach is confident in his kicker to land them three points, they will go for field goals more often, and Justin doesn't disappoint.
"I’d be lying to you if I said every time I go out there, I’m not just a little bit nervous,” said Tucker last year about the moments when he is entrusted with important kicks.
Tucker's efficiency throughout his career is 90% with 363 goals made from 401 tries. Justin is so good that opposing coaches are not willing to risk a fourth down attempt close to their end zone in the final minutes of the game, preferring to punt, rather than allow Justin to take the field. The Super Bowl champ is a top favorite for this bet, receiving +750 odds to score the most field goals in the 2023-24 regular season.
Daniel Carlson Is One of the Highest-Paid Kicker (+1000)
The Raiders have a reliable kicker in Daniel Carlson, a five-year veteran that ended last season right behind Tucker in field goals made with 34 goals. Carlson is capable of more, something he showed in the 2021-22 season after driving the ball between the uprights 40 times. Daniel has an 88.3% completion rate for his field goals.
The longest distance field goal made by him measures 57 yards. The Raiders’ management was convinced by Daniel's efficiency and made him the third highest-paid kicker in the NFL with a four-year $18.4 million extension signed in 2021. The odds for the Las Vegas kicker to dethrone Tucker are +1000.
Jason Myers Is a Consistent Kicker (+1300)
Myers was the overall league-scoring leader in 2022 with 132 points but ranked third among kickers for field goals made. The extra points productivity was the result of winning the scoring title, while with 34 field goals, Myers was very close to Carson and Justin.
The Seattle Seahawks place kicker entered the NFL in 2015, and since then has maintained an average 85.9% compilation rate. Last season Myers’ efficiency grew with a 91.9% completion rate making 34 out of 37 field goal attempts. Jason is a consistent kicker and will be a contender this season, despite the high +1300 odds.
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