Q1: Why is Brandon Aubrey ranked above kickers on higher-scoring offenses?
Aubrey combines elite accuracy from beyond 50 yards with a coaching staff willing to green-light kicks from 60-plus yards. That aggressive usage, paired with playing home games in a controlled indoor environment, creates higher-point outcomes than kickers who solely convert extra points.
Q2: At what wind speed should I bench my starting kicker?
Sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or higher serve as the critical threshold. Once winds exceed this mark, conversion rates on attempts over 45 yards drop significantly, and head coaches often opt to punt or go for it on fourth down rather than attempt long kicks.
Q3: Should I keep an elite kicker through their bye week?
Only if your league features deep benches and the kicker offers proven 55-yard upside, such as Brandon Aubrey. For mid-tier options, holding kickers through a bye week wastes valuable bench space that should be allocated to running back depth or wide receiver stashes.
