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Michael Badgley and Will Reichard Best Week 8 Fantasy Football Kickers to Stream

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7 months ago

October 23, 2025

Michael Badgley and Will Reichard Best Week 8 Fantasy Football Kickers to Stream

The NFL week is less than 24 hours away! Here are those brand new Week 8 kicker rankings ahead of Thursday and the weekend.

Fantasy on SI knows this bye week takes a half dozen choices off the board but there seem to always be options lurking. Also, there may be traps.

So, maybe several of the top kickers are taken already. That’s okay. We got you covered.

Again, it almost does not matter who is the Kicker for the Indianapolis Colts now. Spencer Shrader tears his ACL then Michael Badgley steps right up. Badgley has only averaged 6.5 points per week. On the other hand, the Colts play the Tennessee Titans this week. Tennessee allowed 41 points in Week 3 at home to this same Colts team.

That breaks down to two field goals and five extra points. Even chip shot field goals would net a kicker 11 points there. Badgley is going to have one of the higher projections because the injury situation keeps getting worse for Tennessee. Also, the defense is one of the worst in the league against the run. Indianapolis loves to use the run with the pass in a balanced manner.

What a great job by the Colts to utilize the two-minute offense to get in field goal range and put points on the board before halftime.
Michael Badgley made his 36-yard attempt to give Indianapolis the 23-3 lead.
— Cody Manning (@CodyTalksNFL) October 19, 2025

The thought process is that Badgley should get a few more chances to kick field goals this week. Tennessee is 12th in red zone defense but will allow kickers to get their points. Last week was a bit of an exception but more weeks than not have seen double digit points or projections.

Badgley is out there in most leagues. I went through at least four or five of my fantasy football leagues this week and found him available.

The problem here was a coin flip between him and Evan McPherson. McPherson has a favorable matchup and so does Reichard. The Jets have allowed 2+ field goals to kickers in six of their seven games. Guess what? The Los Angeles Chargers have done the exact same thing.

Reichard stands eighth among fantasy kickers in total points for the NFL season. He is averaging 9.8 points per week. Also, the Chargers only yielded 13 touchdowns on 26 attempts in the red zone. That means an increased opportunity for field goals. Given that Carson Wentz and the Vikings move the ball well, there may be a chance to again break the 10-point plateau.

As we mentioned above, McPherson is a solid choice but Reichard is a more consistent one. That is what it comes down even with Reichard playing on Thursday night. Basically, one must act quickly.

There is considerable risk and reward here. The risk is that Cairo Santos starts this weekend. Santos, as of press time, has not practiced. His thigh injury has kept him out the past couple of weeks. Moody goes up against a Baltimore team that has given up 3+ field goals in three of their past six games. More importantly, the Bears offense in the red zone only converts half the time (10-for-20).

Now, the pitfall err risk is that Santos heals up and kicks on Sunday. Santos was limited at practice.

#Bears Wednesday Injury Report. pic.twitter.com/ubAKC6GaSS
— Bears Communications (@BearsPR) October 22, 2025

Moody is 3% owned in a few leagues and less in others. He has the leg and proved it while booming 70 yard kicks in warmups last week. Three of his eight field goals have been of the long-distance variety. Like Lucas Havrisik, one has to wait on the injury front. By the way, Brandon McManus (quad) is expected to practice Thursday. Likely, he will be considered limited.

This makes for a lot of fun debates around the fantasy football water cooler.

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That trail you walk downtown? It’s generated $3 billion for Indianapolis, study finds

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4 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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That trail you walk downtown? It’s generated billion for Indianapolis, study finds

Since its creation, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail in the heart of Circle City has drawn millions of residents and visitors to its distinctive paved path. But according to a new report, the trail isn’t just beneficial for those looking to get out on an urban stroll or bike ride — it’s a driver for the city’s economy and quality of life.

The report, “Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene and Marilyn Glick at 20: Connecting People, Places, and Possibility,” was based on analysis by James Lima Planning + Development, a group of real estate, planning and economic development advisors. Here’s what to know about the report.

How has the Cultural Trail affected the city’s growth, development?

According to the report from 2026, the 10-mile trail has generated $3 billion in assessed property value around its path — money that supports the city and its governmental services.

The population along the trail has grown five times the city average and retail space near the trail has increased 39%, the report shows. Nearby food and beverage sales are almost twice the average per square foot in Indianapolis.

Additionally, the report shows, undeveloped land along the trail has the potential to add $1.4 billion of value in the near future. Since an initial study in 2015, the trail’s economic impact has grown from $1 billion to $3 billion.

“For nearly 20 years, the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has helped transform Downtown Indianapolis into a more vibrant, connected and economically competitive city,” Mayor Joe Hogsett said in a June 3 news release. “It is more than a trail. It is a nationally recognized public asset that drives investment, supports local businesses, connects neighborhoods and improves quality of life for the people who live, work, play and stay in our city.”

According to the report, over 1 million people use the trail each year, and almost half of downtown Indianapolis residents live within a three-minute walk of the path.

What other features does the Cultural Trail offer?

Users of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail aren’t limited to walking — the Pacers Bikeshare program, operated by the trail, has 57 bike stations throughout the city that are accessible 24/7.

The trail also features nearly six acres of plants and greenspace, offering locals and visitors an urban getaway. City planners from across the world have visited the trail to study its design, according to the report.

What is the future of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail?

Focus on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has shifted from construction and maintenance to long-term operations and expanded resources for the public.

Kären Haley, executive director of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc. — the trail’s nonprofit — said it has grown into the “crown jewel” of the city with the growth and development it has created over two decades.

“The Cultural Trail is driving billions in investment and making surrounding neighborhoods thriving destinations,” she said in a June 3 news release. “As we enter the next phase for the Trail, we look forward to building upon our initial 20 years of impact.”

Mia Thurow is the breaking news and criminal justice reporting intern for the Indianapolis Star. She can be reached at mthurow@gannett.com.

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New stores in Indianapolis include indoor kid’s playground, cafe

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14 hours ago

June 3, 2026

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New stores in Indianapolis include indoor kid’s playground, cafe

May came and went, and with it, we saw the closest Indianapolis 500 finish in history, the 150th anniversary of Eli Lilly and a contested primary election day.

There’s also been some movement in retail news ahead of the summer shopping season. On the north side, a new women’s clothing store opened while a piercing studio set up shop in Speedway. Meanwhile, an indoor children’s play place opened on the near north side.

Read on for four spots that recently opened and one in Broad Ripple that said farewell.

Openings

Monkee’s

8659 River Crossing Blvd., monkeesofindianapolis.com, opened in March

Monkee’s of Indianapolis, a high-end women’s clothing store, opened recently on the north side in the Shops at River Crossing near the Fashion Mall. The brand Monkee’s started in the South three decades ago and has since grown to nearly 70 locations. In Indianapolis, Missy Llewellyn and Whitney Schmitt started the franchise to bring the clothing brand to the Circle City.

The Nest Play Cafe

515 E 22nd St Suite 101, indynestplaycafe.com, opened early May

The Nest Play Cafe opened at the corner of Central Avenue and 22nd Street, offering an indoor space for parents and caregivers to bring their children to play. Caregivers can book 90-minute play sessions for $15 per child over the age of one. Tickets for additional siblings run $10. The cafe sells coffee and snacks, too.

Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to noon. Closed Tuesdays.

Forget Me Not Piercing Studio

5324 W. 16th St., jessflowerspiercings.square.site, opened May 27

A new piercing studio opened in Speedway at the end of May just days after the Indianapolis 500. Forget Me Not Piercing offers traditional lobe, helix and conch piercings along with nostril and septum piercings. Artist Jess Flowers opened the one-woman shop on 16th Street.

Open Sunday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Black Orchid Barbers Fountain Square

1201 Prospect St. Suite 100, blackorchidbarbers.com, opened in May

Black Orchid, a local barbershop known for its sharp haircuts with a side of humor, opened its Fountain Square spot, marking the company’s seventh brick-and-mortar location. Walk-ins are welcome but Black Orchid recommends grabbing a time slot online for your preferred service.

Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closures

Vitality IV Bar

6302 Guilford Ave., vitalityivbar.com

An IV-wellness spot in Broad Ripple shut its doors last month. Vitality IV Bar was located next to the Thieves cocktail lounge, formerly the Broad Ripple Starbucks location, before it went out of business.

Vitality IV still operates an Indianapolis-area location on Mass Ave downtown at 749 Massachusetts Ave where customers can book a variety of infusions with vitamins.

See a store opening or closing near you? Contact IndyStar reporter Alysa Guffey at alysa.guffey@indystar.com.

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Indianapolis artist merges forgiveness, healing and protecting water

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1 day ago

June 2, 2026

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Indianapolis artist merges forgiveness, healing and protecting water

Carolyn Springer added streaks of light blue with her brush to the canvas. The streaks, representing light reflected through water, crossed over names written in chalk.

Forty-one names comprised the 11th layer of Springer’s “The Forgiving Sea VI,” an interactive painting that invites people to wr

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