Carlson sits with limited upside due to Las Vegas’ offense turnover-prone nature and inconsistent red-zone trips. Week 6 presents a risky environment despite a potentially favorable opponent, making him less attractive than higher-floor options.

<p>Carlson’s late miss capped a volatile sequence in a Raiders game, illustrating how closely Colts’ special-teams swings can mirror on-field outcomes.</p><p>His miss shows the thin line between points and missed opportunities when a late-field-goal attempt is all that remains in a tightly contested game.</p>

Carlson is a hedge play Week 6 in a Raiders offense that’s been inconsistent; his upside depends on the offense sustaining drives and finding red-zone opportunities, otherwise he’s a safer floor play with limited upside.

Carlson’s 54-yard attempt was batted away, underscoring Raiders special-teams risk and late-game pressure.

Raiders kicker who saw a late field-goal attempt blocked by Blackwell to seal Chicago’s win; Carlson was poised for a winner but didn’t convert.