Nick Novak Fantasy Stats

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak (hip) has made a full recovery from a strained hip and plans to play in 2018. He will become a free agent, but the Chargers haven't closed the door on re-signing him. In seven games for the Bolts last year before getting injured, Novak made only nine of his 13 field goal attempts. He'd merely be a low-end fantasy kicking option if the Chargers re-signed him.

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak will become a free agent, but the team has informed him that they are interested in re-signing him. Novak made nine of his 13 field goal attempts with the Bolts last year before landing on Injured Reserve. The 36-year-old would be a low-end fantasy kicking option, at best, if he comes back with the Chargers in 2018.

The Los Angeles Chargers placed kicker Nick Novak (back) on Injured Reserve on Saturday, ending his season. The Chargers will go with Travis Coons at least for the foreseeable future, and he'll start against his old team in Week 13. Coons last kicked in the NFL with Cleveland in 2015, where he hit 28 of his 32 field goal attempts, with a long of just 47 yards. Even though the Chargers offense is on the rise, Coons isn't a recommended starter unless you're desperate in a deep league.

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak (back) was limited in practice Friday and is questionable for Week 13 against the Browns. Novak got in a full practice Thursday, so he should be good to go, barring a late setback. The Chargers offense is trending upward and should be able to impose their will against the winless Browns this weekend, making Novak a low-end kicking option, albeit one with a little more risk than usual because of the injury.

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak (back) was limited in practice Wednesday. It's a good sign for Novak, but the Bolts also signed Travis Coons to the practice squad this week in case Novak can't go Sunday against the Browns. It's looking like Novak will be questionable, making it too risky to rely on him in fantasy leagues.

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Mike Williams (knee) and place kicker Nick Novak (back) are both being listed as day-to-day to open the week. Williams avoided a serious knee injury on Thanksgiving Day but is considered week-to-week and is probably doubtful at best for Week 13 against the Browns. Even if he does play in a solid matchup, Williams won't be worth starting. Novak tweaked his back last Thursday, and the Chargers will likely bring in kickers for tryouts this week. With Novak questionable to play this weekend, you should be looking for other kicking options if you've been starting him.

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Nick Novak (back) practiced in full for the second straight day Tuesday. Novak should be fine for this Thursday's matchup against the Cowboys on the road. In his six games with the Bolts this year, Novak is 8-for-11 on field goal attempts (72.7 percentage) and has made all 17 of his extra point tries. Kicking for an offense on the rise, Novak is a strong streaming option this Thursday.

The Los Angeles Chargers took it to the Bills on Sunday, and place kicker Nick Novak came through on every extra point once again. Novak's six extra points on Sunday bring his consecutive streak to 17 in a row, and he also knocked through four field goals to keep him perfect on field goal tries from less than 40 yards this season. He missed his long chance of the day, but the Chargers are just pleased that he's money from the shorter distances. With an above-average offense this year, Novak should continue to see plenty of chances.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (foot), tight end Antonio Gates (knee) and place kicker Nick Novak (ankle) were all limited in practice Wednesday. All three should be fine to play in Week 8 against the Patriots. Gordon had a down week against a strong Denver run defense but should be able to bounce back this weekend. The Pats allow the fifth most fantasy points (26.8) to running backs per week. Gates is barely heard from anymore with youngster Hunter Henry taking over the lead role. Gates is unusable in fantasy with just two catches for 20 yards the last two weeks. Novak is a streaming option in what could be a shootout against New England.

The Los Angeles Chargers found themselves in a familiar spot on Sunday, as they needed their kicker to make a last-second field goal so they could win the game, and place kickerNick Novak made it happen. After the team's noted struggles with former kicker Younghoe Koo in such situations, they turned to Novak to take the reins. He hasn't been great, having just made three of four opportunities and having a long kick of just 32 yards, but he did knock through the last-second game winner against Oakland. Novak looks like he'll get plenty of chances moving forward as the Chargers have only had one game this season finish with a score differential of more than five.