Week 19 at Kanas City Chiefs
Despite being five-point underdogs in Kansas City, Vegas expects a shootout between the Chiefs and the Colts. That has pushed the Colts implied team total in the divisional round up higher than 25 points. Kansas City ranks top five though in aFPA to kickers. Because of that, the GOAT, Adam Vinatieri, is just middle of the pack this week in wintry conditions.
Week 17 at Tennessee Titans
The Colts offensive starters, if healthy, will play a full 60 minutes in Week 17 in what has turned into a play-in game against the Titans. Indianapolis is a 3-point road favorite with an implied team total of 23.25 points. That's just 14th among teams this week, making Vinatieri a risky option for Week 17. Consider looking elsewhere.
Week 16 vs. New York Giants
The Colts host the Giants as more than a touchdown favorite with a top five implied team total of 28.25 points in Week 16. That keeps Adam Vinatieri in starting consideration.
Week 15 vs. Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis has an above average implied team total this week against a tough Dallas defense. That implied total is 25 points. That's a good spot for Adam Vinatieri, especially in dome conditions.
Week 14 at Houston Texans
The Colts have a very modest implied team total of 22.75 points this week, with negative game script expected on the road in Houston. The Texans rank eighth in aFPA to kickers. These factors combine to make Vinatieri a poor starting option in Week 14.
Week 13 at Jacksonville Jaguars
Remember when facing the Jaguars defense was a near death sentence for a player's fantasy prospects? That's not the case anymore. The Colts have an implied team total of 25.5 on the road this week, putting Adam Vinatieri in the conversation for starting status in lineups for Week 13.
Week 12 vs. Miami Dolphins
The Colts come off another strong offensive performance against the Titans, and this week, Indianapolis has the highest implied team total on the Sunday slate, nearing 30 expected points. Adam Vinatieri is a solid starting option in Week 12.
Week 11 vs. Tennesee Titans
The Colts have a high implied team total of 25 at home against Tennessee, and maybe the best offensive line in the NFL right now, helping the Colts attack get into scoring position. This puts Vinatieri on the borderline of starting consideration in Week 11.
Week 10 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Colts have a middle-of-the-road implied team total against the Jaguars this week, but Jacksonville ranks just 27th in aFPA to TEs. Vinatieri is a viable starting kicker for Week 10.
Week 8 at Oakland Raiders
The Colts-Raiders game has a total over 50 points, with Indianapolis favored on the road. Oakland is also among the league's worst in aFPA to kickers. Vinatieri makes for a solid start in Week 8.
