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Week 5 Fantasy Kicker Rankings: Shrader, Aubrey Head Start Lists as Carlson Lands on Sit

Analysts cite matchup-driven opportunity, highlighting IndianapolisLas Vegas as a prime kicking environment.

Overview

  • Spencer Shrader is a consensus start after double-digit outputs through four games and a 13.5-point average, with Las Vegas allowing the third-most fantasy points to kickers and 12 field-goal attempts.
  • Brandon Aubrey is labeled a must-start and is tied with the JetsNick Folk for the league lead with four made field goals from 50 yards or longer.
  • Daniel Carlson is widely advised to sit given just nine total fantasy points over his last two games and a Colts defense holding kickers to 5.6 points per game and one field goal per contest.
  • Additional viable starts cited for Week 5 include Cameron Dicker, Matt Prater, Jake Bates, Joshua Karty, and Chad Ryland based on favorable usage and opponent tendencies.
  • Bye-week reminders: the Bears, Falcons, Packers, and Steelers are off, leaving Chris Boswell, Brandon McManus, Parker Romo, and Cairo Santos unavailable.