Coach Frank Reich relayed Friday that Vinatieri (groin) will likely play Sunday against the Raiders, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

For his part, Vinatieri indicated that he's planning on kicking this weekend, though it remains to be seen if he ends up being listed as questionable for Sunday's game, or is removed from the Colts' final Week 8 injury report.

Vinatieri (groin) was spotted at Friday's practice, Zak Keefer of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vinatieri was unable to practice Wednesday due to his groin injury, but it looks like he will be able to get some kicks in for a second day in a row. His status for Week 8 has not yet been decided, but there is reason to believe he will give it a go.

Vinatieri (groin) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Though Vinatieri's reps were still restricted on some level after he was withheld from the Colts' first practice of the week, the veteran kicker seemingly boosted optimism about his availability for Sunday's game against the Raiders based on the observations of those who watched him during the session. According to George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin, Vinatieri drilled about seven consecutive field goals early in portion of practice available to the media, converting those kicks from various distances. If Vinatieri is ultimately cleared to kick in Week 8, he'll have a good chance at setting the NFL's career scoring record, as he sits just five points shy of passing Hall of Famer Morten Andersen's all-time mark.

Vinatieri (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Colts still hope that the veteran kicker will be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders, but he's starting the week off on the wrong foot by missing Wednesday's session. Vinatieri still has two more opportunities to practice this week and the team has yet to sign a kicker, suggesting his playing remains on the table.

The Colts maintain hope that Vinatieri will recover from his groin injury in time to serve as the team's kicker Sunday against the Raiders, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a contingency plan in the event Vinatieri fails to make meaningful progress this week, the Colts auditioned Kai Forbath, Cairo Santos and Taylor Bertolet in a workout Tuesday. The Colts have declined to sign any of those players, however, which supports the notion that the 45-year-old is likely on track to kick Sunday. Those counting on Vinatieri in weekly formats will still want to track his progress in practices Wednesday through Friday to ensure he'll be available once the weekend arrives. Vinatieri has converted 12 of 14 field-goal attempts and 17 of 19 extra-point tries through the Colts' first seven games of the campaign.

Vinatieri (groin) will be on the injury report this week, but no decision has been made on his availability for Sunday's game in Oakland, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

EDGE Analysis

An MRI on Monday seemingly brought good news, though it doesn't necessarily mean Vinatieri will avoid an absence altogether. The Colts figure to look at kickers over the next few days.

Vinatieri (groin) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vinatieri aggravated a right groin injury during Sunday's victory over Buffalo and it seems the veteran kicker could be in danger of missing time. Don't be shocked if the Colts bring in a free agent early in the week to serve as a possible short-term replacement.

Vinatieri is nursing a groin injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vinatieri seems to have played through injury in Sunday's win over the Bills, in which the 45-year-old missed two extra point attempts. The veteran kicker will reportedly receive an MRI, so expect more information on the severity of Vinatieri's injury in the coming days.

Vinatieri made both his field-goal attempts and all four of his extra-point tries in Sunday's 42-34 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Vinatieri's two field goals both came during the second quarter, getting the Colts on the board from 21 and 31 yards. On the back of Sunday's 10 points, Vinatieri now sports 48 on the campaign, placing him in the top ten among kickers.

Vinatieri made one of two field goals and all three extra points in Thursday's 38-24 loss to the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Vinatieri uncharacteristically hit a 38-yard attempt off the left upright in the first quarter, but rebounded with a 54-yarder in the second quarter. The 45-year-old passed Gary Anderson for second all-time with 674 field-goal attempts Thursday. Vinatieri had converted nine of 11 field goals and is a perfect 11-for-11 on extra points this season.