Updated Dec. 4, 2011 @ 12:52 p.m. ET

Byes: none

Here are our fantasy rankings for placekickers:

1. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots vs. Colts
2. David Akers, 49ers vs. Rams
3. John Kasay, Saints vs. Lions
4. Sebastian Janikowski, Raiders at Dolphins — INJ (ACTIVE)
   
5. Dan Bailey, Cowboys at Cardinals
6. Billy Cundiff, Ravens at Browns
7. Mason Crosby, Packers at Giants
8. Robbie Gould, Bears vs. Chiefs
9. Matt Bryant, Falcons at Texans
10. Nick Novak, Chargers at Jaguars
11. Shaun Suisham, Steelers vs. Bengals
12. Connor Barth, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
13. Rob Bironas, Titans at Bills
14. Steven Hauschka, Seahawks vs. Eagles
15. Jason Hanson, Lions at Saints
16. Alex Henery, Eagles at Seahawks
17. Olindo Mare, Panthers at Buccaneers
18. Matt Prater, Broncos at Vikings
19. Neil Rackers, Texans vs. Falcons
20. Dan Carpenter, Dolphins vs. Raiders — INJ, UP (ACTIVE)
21. Nick Folk, Jets at Redskins
22. Mike Nugent, Bengals at Steelers
23. Josh Scobee, Jaguars vs. Chargers
24. Ryan Longwell, Vikings vs. Broncos
25. Dave Rayner, Bills vs. Titans
26. Lawrence Tynes, Giants vs. Packers
27. Phil Dawson, Browns vs. Ravens
28. Ryan Succop, Chiefs at Bears
29. Jay Feely, Cardinals vs. Cowboys
30. Adam Vinatieri, Colts at Patriots
31. Graham Gano, Redskins vs. Jets
32. Josh Brown, Rams at 49ers
33. Rian Lindell, Bills vs. Titans — INJ (INACTIVE)

Not listed: none

The above player rankings are based on expectations for this week only, not for the entire season, taking into account this week's specific matchups and injuries. The initial rankings are compiled before the release of the NFL's early injury report and are updated Thursday to reflect the status of each player.

We base our rankings on the following scoring system: For skill-position players, one point for every 10 rushing/receiving yards, one point for every 30 passing yards, six points for a TD run or catch, four points for a TD pass, two points for a two-point conversion run or catch, two points for a two-point conversion pass. For kickers, three points for FGs of 18-39 yards, four points for FGs of 40-49 yards, and five points for FGs of 50-plus yards. Defensive rankings are based primarily on points allowed, yardage allowed and sack potential.

Glossary of notations

INJ — player has an injury that may affect productivity or availability.
ILL — player has an illness that may affect productivity or availability.
UP — player was moved up on draft board after original posting.
DOWN — player was moved down on draft board after original posting.
Not listed — player is temporarily sidelined due to injury or suspension but otherwise would be ranked.
ACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated active (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).
INACTIVE — on game day, player has been designated inactive (posted shortly before kickoff, when available).

Players and/or notations added after the original posting are shown in boldface.

Note: Remember to check back for late-week and weekend updates, as well as game inactives (when available) in the 90 minutes preceding the 1 p.m. Sunday kickoffs. You'll also find regular updates in our live fantasy injury reports on Sundays.