The San Francisco 49ers have added kicker Samuel Sloman to their practice squad. This doesn't come as a shock with Robbie Gould (knee) uncertain for Week 6. The 49ers want to add insurance in case Gould is unable to go. Sloman hasn't played this season but knocked down 11 of 13 field-goal attempts for the Rams and Titans last season. The 25-year-old could have some streaming appeal for fantasy managers in need of a kicker this week if Gould cannot go. However, they should double check later in the week to make sure Gould is out before committing to Sloman.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign free-agent kicker Sam Sloman, pending a physical, to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Sloman kicked for the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans as a rookie last season. The 23-year-old seventh-round pick of the Rams made 72.7 percent of his field-goal tries with LA before landing in Tennessee and kicking the game-winning field goal to clinch the AFC South title. With Chris Boswell set to be the Steelers primary kicker again in 2021, Sloman figures to represent depth at the position in Pittsburgh and can be ignored in fantasy.
The Los Angeles Rams are waiving rookie kicker Samuel Sloman on Tuesday. Sloman connected on all three of his extra points in the Monday night win over the Bears but had one of his two field-goal tries blocked. He hadn't seen enough volume (11 field-goal attempts) this year in the Rams offense in seven games to be considered anything more than a shaky streaming option for fantasy managers. Sloman also missed his lone attempt from 50-plus yards and was one of two from 40-plus yards. The Rams figure to go with Kai Forbath now as their kicker heading into Week 8 against the Dolphins. The 33-year-old was perfect on 11 tries last year with the Cowboys and Patriots, but he'll be an uninspiring option in this LA offense.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman needed to put together a strong performance in Week 7, but he still couldn't quite get the job done against the Chicago Bears on Monday night. He went just one of two on his field goals, and his miss was even blocked. The Rams brought in veteran Kai Forbath last week to push Sloman for the job, but he still didn't have a flawless week. It's quite possible we see a changing of the guard prior to Week 8 against the Dolphins. The Rams offense has potential to be profitable for whoever is their kicker, but this situation is one to avoid for now for fantasy managers.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman has some heat on him after the team signed kicker Kai Forbath this week, but he's still the starter for Week 7 against the Chicago Bears. This matchup has the potential to be a defensive struggle like it was in 2018, and that could give Sloman more scoring chances if the offense moves the ball consistently enough. If they're able to get the ball into field-goal range, he could put up some points, but the Bears are allowing fewer than 20 points per game to opposing teams. Although four teams are on byes this week, you should be able to find a better option than Sloman in standard-sized leagues.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman just couldn't get things going in Week 6 as his offense sputtered mightily against the San Francisco 49ers in their 24-16 loss. He went 1-for-1 on field goals and 1-for-1 on extra points. Kickers need their offenses to move the ball and take care of the ball. Unfortunately for Sloman, his offense didn't do much of the former against San Fran. They just barely cleared 300 yards on the night and they struggled to a 4-for-12 finish on third downs. He should have better outings moving forward, but with how he's played to start the year, he's not a lock for your lineups every week.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman has been a solid but unspectacular kicker to start the year, but he'll be in streaming consideration in deeper leagues in Week 6 against the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers just gave up 43 points to the Miami Dolphins in Week 5, and they've been beaten up by good teams this season thanks to key injuries at all levels of their defense. The Rams are clicking on offense to the tune of 27.2 points per game on top of it. Sloman needs to clean up his kicks a little bit with a 14-for-16 mark on extra points, but he's been strong otherwise thus far. With a couple of great kickers on byes this week, Sloman is worth a look as a bye-week filler.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman hasn't been the best kicker for fantasy to start the year because of his offense's efficiency, but he should bounce back in Week 5 against the Washington Football Team. Washington is 0-4 through the first quarter of the season, and they just made a switch at quarterback, which could be for better or worse. It's unclear as of now what the offense will look like with quarterback Kyle Allen under center, but it's doubtful that they'll be able to move the ball well against this strong Rams Defense. Sloman may not finish among the elite at his position, but he should be a safe play this week.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman is a top-10 option in Week 4 behind this offense. This Rams' group looks closer to the one we saw in 2018 when they could move the ball at will against most defenses, and that's going to continue against the New York Giants. The Giants just look brutal right now, and that's great for kickers. Additionally, this is a home game for the Rams, which means that weather will not be an issue inside SoFi Stadium. Behind this high-octane offense, you can safely put Sloman into your lineups this week.
Los Angeles Rams kicker Samuel Sloman started the day slow, but he was able to turn things on as the game wore on in Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills. He went 1-of-2 on field goals while going 3-of-3 on his extra point attempts. This offense looks like it's going to return to their explosive ways that we've seen since head coach Sean McVay arrived, and that's going to give him value on a weekly basis. He might not have the highest ceiling among kickers, but he's a safe option to get you points every week.
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