Who Should I Start? Spencer Shrader or Trey Smack
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Spencer Shrader News
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.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Trey Smack News
Saturday, April 25, 4:11 PM
The Green Bay Packers have selected Florida kicker Trey Smack with the 216th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, making him the first kicker off the board. Smack has made 82.8% of his field goal attempts across three seasons with the Gators, and his only missed extra point came on the final kick of his collegiate career, ending a streak of 100 straight makes. A two-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist, Smack owns the Florida record with nine made field goals of 50+ yards. Veteran kicker Brandon McManus made 35 of 37 field goals in his second season with the Packers, but at almost 35 years old, he likely faces a preseason competition with the rookie, and the winner should have fantasy value with what figures to be another competent Green Bay offense.
Spencer Shrader vs. Trey Smack
Still trying to decide between Shrader and Smack? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Spencer Shrader is projected to score 4.2 points this week while Trey Smack is projected to score 7.6 points.
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