Who Should I Start? Spencer Shrader or Dominic Zvada

Sunday, August 23, 4:06 AM

Indianapolis Colts Kicker Spencer Shrader started the second preseason game and was the Colts' lone scorer in their 34-6 loss against the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday. In the first quarter, Shrader completed a 48-yard field goal and a 53-yard field goal. The sputtering Colts offense could not gain any traction, and their seven subsequent drives resulted in punts. Kicker Blake Grupe, Shrader's primary competition, came on in the fourth quarter and missed a 36-yard field goal wide right. Last week against the New England Patriots, Grupe also missed a 61-yard attempt before halftime. Shrader had his 2025 season cut short with an ACL and MCL tear and was replaced by Grupe for the rest of the season. It appears that Shrader is fully recovered and is a viable starting option for the Colts and for managers of 12-person leagues with kickers.