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Neil Rackers, PK, Houston Texans
by Tim Heaney
on July 28, 2010 @ 17:14:00
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Neil Rackers | Houston Texans | 6-foot-1, 206 pounds | 11th year 2010 Projected NFL/Fantasy Football Statistics
Pros: Rackers leaves Arizona just in time; he doesn't need to miss Kurt Warner and Anquan Boldin. Though he only had 17 attempts last year, he made 16 of them, including six of seven between 40 and 49 yards; he's 13 of 15 from 40-plus yards in the last two years. His accuracy has gradually improved from his '07 dud: 89.3 percent in '08 and 94.1 last year. Kris Brown was set up for points often last year as Houston's offense blossomed with Matt Schaub under center. Brown had a poor '09, and Rackers is stable enough to usurp him. Cons: There's still an open competition for the job. Rackers was a point-after fiend under Warner's offensive guide. Compared to the dry, outdoor conditions of Glendale, Ariz., how will he respond to the humidity of Houston? Rackers dealt with a hamstring injury and got a late start to his offseason workouts - maybe he'll be rusty. Fantasy tip: The accurate Rackers can pass as a low-end No. 1, but as with any kicker, he isn't worth reaching for. He's in another favorable offense, though, so he can offer a rental or matchup play. About Tim Heaney
Tim's work has been featured by USA Today/Sports Weekly, among numerous publications, and recognized as a finalist in FSWA's awards. The Boston University alum competes in Tout Wars and LABR and has won numerous industry leagues in both baseball and football. During baseball and football season, he's on The Reality Check with Glenn Clark every Wednesday on 1570 AM WNST in Baltimore. He hits the airwaves every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sirius XM Fantasy Sports Radio, where he often crashes other shows, as well. Don't miss these great reports....
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