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.

The Bears face a crucial bye week with a tackle puzzle that could reshape their offense. Wright’s elbow could force Trapilo into the lineup at right tackle, while Benedet and Jones rotate at left; a Wright-to-left move might unlock Trapilo at right if he can’t handle the left side. Trapilo’s 40-snap look hinted at a potential immediate role, with Benedet emerging as a credible option on the edge.

Meanwhile, Williams showed clutch poise on a late drive, Odunze is posting elite receiving numbers, Santos nailed all four field goals, and Blackwell’s block preserved a 25-24 win. Johnson now has a bye to sharpen protections and test the Wright–Trapilo dynamic, aiming to maximize the offense down the stretch.