Andy Borregales
Borregales has locked down the Patriots' full-time kicking job as a rookie and has emerged as one of the more productive fantasy kickers this season, thanks in large part to New England's strong offensive play.
Role
He is the undisputed placekicker on all field-goal and extra-point attempts, with a Week 17 line showing 31-for-33 on extra points and 15-for-17 on field goals, including multiple 50+ yard makes; he has appeared in every game and faces no competition for the job.
He's on a hot streak with strong recent accuracy, has already earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors twice, and benefits from a Patriots offense that consistently drives into scoring range, generating steady volume of both field-goal and extra-point chances.
As a rookie kicker, week-to-week accuracy and long-range attempts can be volatile, and his fantasy output is tied closely to how often New England's offense stalls in the red zone versus scores touchdowns, which can suppress field-goal opportunities.
Where analysts split
broad agreement — coverage consistently frames him as a top-tier, must-start fantasy kicker with no notable skepticism about his role or job security.
Research confidence: reported. Outlooks are grounded in web search over current reporting and refreshed through the season.
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