Spencer Shrader performs well in Colts kicker competition against Grupe
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Spencer Shrader showcased his kicking abilities for the Indianapolis Colts by going 2-for-2 on field goals against the Atlanta Falcons, with successful kicks from 48 and 53 yards. In contrast, Blake Grupe missed his lone attempt from 36 yards. Both kickers are vying for the starting position, with Shrader's perfect preseason performance contrasting Grupe's recent misses. Head coach Shane Steichen acknowledged the challenging decision ahead as the Colts prepare for their final preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 29.
- •Shrader was 2-for-2 on field goals, including a 53-yarder.
- •Grupe missed his only field-goal attempt from 36 yards.
- •Formerly, Shrader was 13 of 14 on attempts before his ACL injury.
- •Grupe made all 11 field-goal attempts in the last five games of last season.
- •Colts close the preseason against the Lions on August 29.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Colts' kicking competition remains neck-and-neck between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — The numbers say Blake Grupe. The pressure kicks say Spencer Shrader for Colts kicker
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Spencer Shrader strengthens case in Colts kicker battle vs. Grupe
"Last year the Colts started the season with Spencer Shrader as their kicker and finished the season with Blake Grupe taking Shrader's place after an injury.
"Two weeks ago, Blake Grupe seemed to hold a sizable lead over Spencer Shrader in the Colts' kicker battle. That advantage shrank Saturday
"Colts' K Spencer Shrader delivered another strong preseason showing while Blake Grupe missed his lone field-goal attempt against Atlanta.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 8:59 PMColts' kicking competition remains neck-and-neck between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader
Last year the Colts started the season with Spencer Shrader as their kicker and finished the season with Blake Grupe taking Shrader's place after an injury.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 12:26 AMThe numbers say Blake Grupe. The pressure kicks say Spencer Shrader for Colts kicker
Two weeks ago, Blake Grupe seemed to hold a sizable lead over Spencer Shrader in the Colts' kicker battle. That advantage shrank Saturday
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:14 PMSpencer Shrader strengthens case in Colts kicker battle vs. Grupe
Colts' K Spencer Shrader delivered another strong preseason showing while Blake Grupe missed his lone field-goal attempt against Atlanta.
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