Week 6 kicks off a tight skills game at kicker with bye weeks thinning the pool. Spencer Shrader’s season-ending injury leaves a hole in Indianapolis, while Will Reichard and Ka’imi Fairbairn sit on byes, narrowing viable options. Streamers like Matt Prater, Wil Lutz and Matt Gay emerge as dependable Week 6 plays in strong offenses and domes. The Week 6 rankings lean top-heavy with Aubrey, Elliott, Lutz, and Butker anchoring the elite tier, while several mid-range options surface as steady floor plays.

Beyond the top tier, the article flags high-upside streamers such as Cam Little and Parker Romo and outlines a practical waiver strategy with a Who Should I Pickup tool to game-plan around byes and offensive volatility. It also cautions against Cincinnati’s McPherson in a low-scoring environment and underscores the value of chasing surrounding offense for kicker success in Week 6.