2017 NFL Net Average in Opponent Territory Leaders
Net average counting only punts that started on the opponent's side of the 50-yard line. There is little room to work with, and every touchback costs 20 net yards, so this is the hardest place to punt well.
Only punters with enough such punts are ranked. In 2017, Sam Koch (35.3) led NFL punters in net average in opponent territory, ahead of Chris Jones (34.6) and Donnie Jones (34.3). 18 punters qualify (minimum 12 punts from the opponent's 50 or closer). The median qualified punter had 32.6.
Final 2017 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (opp. 50) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sam Koch | Baltimore Ravens | 35.3 | 85 | 44.8 | 40.3 | 40 | 47% | 4% | 21% | +0.7 |
| 2 | Chris Jones | Dallas Cowboys | 34.6 | 66 | 44.1 | 41.4 | 34 | 52% | 8% | 30% | +14.2 |
| 3 | Donnie Jones | Philadelphia Eagles | 34.3 | 68 | 45.3 | 40.6 | 21 | 31% | 7% | 21% | +0.2 |
| 4 | Matt Haack | Miami Dolphins | 34.1 | 83 | 44.5 | 40.7 | 30 | 36% | 6% | 24% | +7.8 |
| 5 | Andy Lee | Arizona Cardinals | 33.9 | 88 | 47.3 | 39.7 | 29 | 33% | 9% | 15% | −5.7 |
| 6 | Ryan Quigley | Minnesota Vikings | 33.7 | 71 | 42.2 | 39.2 | 29 | 41% | 0% | 46% | −7.1 |
| 7 | Marquette King | Las Vegas Raiders | 33.1 | 69 | 47.4 | 42.7 | 28 | 41% | 9% | 22% | +22.4 |
| 8 | Pat O'Donnell | Chicago Bears | 33.0 | 87 | 47.0 | 39.7 | 27 | 31% | 7% | 17% | +2.3 |
| 9 | Bryan Anger | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 32.9 | 66 | 44.0 | 39.5 | 24 | 36% | 8% | 32% | +8.9 |
| 10 | Brad Nortman | Jacksonville Jaguars | 32.3 | 88 | 44.1 | 38.9 | 29 | 33% | 10% | 29% | −10.8 |
| 11 | Jon Ryan | Seattle Seahawks | 32.0 | 92 | 45.0 | 38.8 | 29 | 32% | 7% | 21% | −4.3 |
| 12 | Colton Schmidt | Buffalo Bills | 31.5 | 79 | 44.7 | 40.5 | 28 | 35% | 8% | 20% | +6.3 |
| 13 | Sam Martin | Detroit Lions | 31.3 | 41 | 43.4 | 37.6 | 13 | 32% | 15% | 29% | −9.4 |
| 14 | Tress Way | Washington Commanders | 31.1 | 83 | 45.7 | 39.0 | 33 | 40% | 7% | 31% | −12.4 |
| 15 | Jordan Berry | Pittsburgh Steelers | 30.1 | 64 | 43.2 | 39.8 | 26 | 41% | 3% | 38% | −1.7 |
| 16 | Drew Kaser | Los Angeles Chargers | 28.3 | 74 | 48.1 | 41.3 | 27 | 36% | 12% | 8% | +2.8 |
| 17 | Brad Wing | New York Giants | 27.8 | 97 | 44.1 | 36.7 | 19 | 20% | 9% | 21% | −36.2 |
| 18 | Dustin Colquitt | Kansas City Chiefs | 27.5 | 65 | 45.2 | 41.1 | 29 | 45% | 8% | 34% | +11.6 |
Net Average in Opponent Territory in other seasons: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2016
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