Daniel Carlson Fantasy

The Las Vegas Raiders placed a second-round tender on impending restricted free-agent kicker Daniel Carlson on Monday. Carlson had a great year in 2020, making 94.3 percent of his 35 field-goal attempts (just two misses) while also making 45 of his 47 extra-point attempts in 16 regular season games. He had a single-season franchise record of 144 points in 2020. The 26-year-old will make $3.384 million if he signs his tender, and it should prevent other teams from attempting to sign him to an offer sheet. In his four-year NFL career (three with the Raiders), Carlson has made 84.1 percent of his 82 field-goal attempts and has solidified the kicking position in Las Vegas in recent seasons.

Mar. 15th • 8:53 PM

The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed kicker Daniel Carlson, quarterback Nathan Peterman, offensive tackle David Sharpe and defensive backs D.J. Killings and Dallin Leavitt on Thursday. Carlson made 19 of his 26 field-goal attempts (73.1 percent) in 16 games last year for the Raiders. The 25-year-old will have to prove he belongs in training camp. He should be ignored in fantasy drafts this fall. Peterman is now at least third on the QB depth chart after the Raiders signed Marcus Mariota in free agency. He didn't play at all last season and threw one touchdown and seven interception in four games (two starts) for Buffalo in 2018.

Apr. 16th • 9:10 PM

Oakland Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson got off on the right foot in Monday's matchup versus the Broncos. He hit all three of his extra-point attempts as well as a 29-yard field goal to help his team cruise to a 24-16 victory in Week 1. Carlson finished the last ten games with the Silver and Black in 2018, setting a new franchise record with a 94% success rate. The fifth-round 2018 pick could find sneaky value this season at fantasy football's most overlooked position with the offense looking much more improved. Despite undesirable field conditions at the Coliseum, Carlson is in line for a busy week next Sunday when the Chiefs come to town.

Sep. 10th • 1:46 AM