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.

Falcons kick off a competitive audition to replace Younghoe Koo after a rough showing vs Tampa. Eddy Pineiro joined Flowery Branch workouts, with Parker Romo emerging as the frontrunner from tryouts that also included Zane Gonzalez, Michael Badgley and Ben Sauls. Romo’s past success with the Vikings (11-of-12 FG) and his Patriots stint during camp keep him in the mix as Koo rebounds. The coaching staff stresses high‑level competition to dial in the Week 1 plan.

The competition will run through the week, with Morris weighing in-practice form, consistency and low-adversity kicking adjustments. Fantasy managers should monitor all kicks, as a Romo win could shift Falcons’ FG opportunities and kicker volatility, while Koo remains the baseline until he proves a rebound.

Matt Gay’s signing with Washington anchors stability at a key fantasy-factors position for 2025. The 31-year-old has a career field-goal clip around 85.5% and even owns the NFL record for four 50-plus-yard field goals in a single game, suggesting dependable long-range value for the Commanders’ scoring chances this season.

Last season’s kicking carousel—Austin Seibert, Zane Gonzalez, Greg Joseph, Cade York—highlighted Washington’s need for reliability. Gay’s track record should translate to steadier weekly points, fewer late-game misses, and clearer projection paths for fantasy managers. Kyle Hamilton’s mention adds a defensive lens on Week 1 odds and potential special-teams outcomes as Washington aims for a run at the title.

The Falcons added kicker competition by adding John Parker Romo to their practice squad, aiming to back up Younghoe Koo after Week 1’s late miss. Romo, a Georgia native who flashed 11-of-12 field goals and 7-of-8 extra points in four games with Minnesota last season, also spent time with New England before his release. The team invited Zane Gonzalez, Michael Badgley and Ben Sauls to workouts as potential depth behind Koo. Koo, who was 2-for-3 on field goals in the season opener, has struggled notably over recent seasons, amplifying the push for a skilled alternative and insurance behind the Falcons’ kicking game.