Fromal's Kicking Notebook: Trey Smack, Harrison Mevis struggle, Spencer Shrader's remarkable efforts and more

To this point in the fledgling 2026 NFL season, I've had the distinct pleasure of focusing on the plentiful success stories involving kickers. Week 5 forced that optimism to morph into pessimism as a number of promising kickers experienced significant struggles. To this point in the fledgling 2026 NFL season, I've had the distinct pleasure of focusing on the plentiful success stories involving kickers. Week 5 forced that optimism to morph into pessimism as a number of promising kickers experienced significant struggles.