The kicker position is more important than ever with the rule change from last year that moved all extra points back to the 15 yard line. Teams can no longer rely on an “automatic” extra point. They need accurate kickers from short range who can make those extra points consistently. The Houston Texans have two guys who should be accurate heading into the 2017 season.
The Incumbent
Nick Novak was second in the league in converted field goals last season as he went 35 for 41.
Due to the Texans’ anemic offense last season, they needed every point they could get and Novak set franchise records for field goals attempted as well as converted.