Colts face an uncertain short-term future at kicker after Spencer Shrader suffered a knee injury on an extra point against the Raiders. Indy is weighing a slate of free-agent options, from familiar faces to veteran kickers with recent NFL experience, as they prepare for a Week 5 tilt with the Cardinals. The pool includes Blankenship, Gonzalez, Hopkins, Joseph, Koo, Sauls, Trujillo and Wright, with workouts and team checks already underway.

The names bring a mix of leg strength, accuracy histories and past familiarity with the Colts’ system. Indy could lean toward a quick-integration candidate or a veteran with a reliable track record, depending on Shrader’s status and the team’s Week 5 travel plans. A decisive move could come ahead of game day.

Meanwhile, teams around the league are monitoring the situation and vetting options, highlighting how mid-season kicking instability can swing late-season fantasy and betting angles. Expect updates as a decision nears for the Colts’ kicking duties this Sunday.

Week 5 delivered a slate of surprising fantasy heroes and a few sobering busts as byes began. Rico Dowdle seized the spotlight with a 206-yard rushing day, lifting waiver-wire managers to wins. Dak Prescott continued to deliver top-tier numbers without CeeDee Lamb, while C.J. Stroud dazzled with four TDs. Jacory Croskey-Merritt stepped in as a lead back in Washington, and Jaylen Waddle benefited from Tyreek Hill's absence. On the negative side, Saquon Barkley, Emari Demercado, Quentin Johnston, and Spencer Shrader faced disappointments or setbacks, reshaping Week 6 lineup plans.

Waiver targets and lineup pivots loom as teams navigate byes and injuries. Dowdle's breakout suggests a potential expanded role, Prescott's floor remains solid, and Stroud's Week 5 efficiency argues for continued trust. Waddle's volume reinforced his fantasy upside with playmakers around him, while Barkley's ceiling appears inconsistent. The Chargers' Johnston and Colts' Shrader provided cautionary notes, highlighting the volatility and opportunities ahead for Week 6 rosters.

Colts lead the Raiders 20-3 at halftime as Jones carves up Las Vegas through the air while the ground game stalls. Tyler Warren breaks through for his first career receiving TD, and a late first-half interception by Laiatu Latu helps keep Indy in control. Spencer Shrader’s knee injury ends his night, trimming Indianapolis’ special-teams punch. The fantasy takeaway centers on Jones’ efficiency and Warren’s breakout, with Taylor’s volume remaining a swing factor.