The stand-in for Butker this weekend (and beyond, for now) is Spencer Shrader, an undrafted rookie who has appeared in two NFL games this season. In Week 1, he made all three extra points for the Colts as a replacement for Indy’s starter; then he returned to the practice squad and was later released.

A clutch kicker with good range, Harrison Butker, who will go on injured reserve, is the highest-paid kicker in terms of contract average, value and guaranteed money.