Sam Ficken Fantasy

The Detroit Lions have added kicker Sam Ficken to their practice squad. The Lions also have Michael Badgley on their practice squad. Badgley knocked down all four of his field goal attempts in his lone appearance this season. Ficken will be solid competition for an organization seeking a reliable kicker. Over his career, Ficken has landed 35-of-48 field goal attempts (72.9%) with a long of 54 yards. Whoever wins the kicking job could have decent streaming appeal in this surprising high scoring Lions offense.

Oct. 11th • 6:19 PM

The Tennessee Titans have placed kicker Sam Ficken (groin) on injured reserve with a groin injury. Ficken was claimed off waivers in August from the New York Jets and would go on to win the kicker job. He was limited in practice on Friday and will now miss at least the first three weeks of the season. Replacing Ficken as the Titans kicker will be former Los Angeles Charger Michael Badgley. Badgley spent his time in camp with the Chargers, but was a roster casualty during final cuts. The former Charger had a rough 2020 season and was 24-for-33 in field attempts with three missed extra points. The Titans face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1, but Badgley is as shaky as they come at his position and managers should look elsewhere on Sunday.

Sep. 11th • 8:39 PM

The kicker competition in Tennessee has taken a turn, as the Titans have claimed former Jets kicker Sam Ficken off waivers and have waived Blake Haubeil. Haubeil had been competing with Tucker McCann for the role, but both players have struggled in camp, especially on longer kicks. Ficken should be expected to win this job at this point after going 12-for-15 on field goals last season. There's not much reason to roster whoever the Titans kicker is in fantasy, though.

Aug. 2nd • 11:37 AM