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2018 NFL 50+ Yard Punt Percentage Leaders

The share of a punter's punts (blocked ones excluded) that went at least 50 yards. It removes volume from the comparison.

A strong leg, not a guarantee of good field position. In 2018, Michael Dickson (53.8%) led NFL punters in 50+ yard punt percentage, ahead of Andy Lee (52.1%) and Brett Kern (45.9%). 32 punters qualify (minimum 30 punts). The median qualified punter had 33.8%.

Final 2018 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.

RkPlayerTeam50+ %PuntsAvgNetIn 20In 20 %TB %FC %Points
1Michael DicksonSeattle Seahawks53.8%7948.242.52835%6%13%+7.6
2Andy LeeArizona Cardinals52.1%9448.642.63234%7%26%+4.4
3Brett KernTennessee Titans45.9%7547.141.73952%4%22%+11.5
4Cameron JohnstonPhiladelphia Eagles45.9%6148.142.72439%11%26%+12.1
5Johnny HekkerLos Angeles Rams44.2%4346.343.02149%5%16%+3.8
6Sam KochBaltimore Ravens43.3%6147.439.82744%8%17%+0.7
7Michael PalardyCarolina Panthers42.6%6145.241.02439%7%39%+11.9
8Tress WayWashington Commanders41.8%7945.341.54152%0%33%+11.1
9Riley DixonNew York Giants40.8%7145.441.52028%7%23%+10.0
10Thomas MorsteadNew Orleans Saints37.2%4346.443.21535%9%35%−2.7
11Matt HaackMiami Dolphins36.8%8844.638.43540%7%29%+4.8
12Trevor DanielHouston Texans36.5%7443.739.13649%7%31%+8.3
13Kevin HuberCincinnati Bengals35.2%7243.939.42940%4%34%−0.2
14Sam MartinDetroit Lions35.1%7444.739.23243%5%34%−9.1
15Lac EdwardsNew York Jets34.1%8245.940.82328%6%18%−1.8
16Colby WadmanDenver Broncos33.8%6544.737.92234%11%28%0.0
17Logan CookeJacksonville Jaguars33.7%8645.041.33743%8%21%+12.0
18Dustin ColquittKansas City Chiefs33.3%4544.940.52147%11%27%+11.9
19Ryan AllenNew England Patriots32.8%6445.139.52133%8%13%−5.1
20Rigoberto SanchezIndianapolis Colts31.6%5746.142.72442%9%32%+6.6
21Britton ColquittCleveland Browns31.3%8545.438.23238%7%27%−8.8
22Matt BosherAtlanta Falcons30.0%6245.540.12235%5%35%−7.3
23J.K. ScottGreen Bay Packers29.6%7244.738.81926%13%38%−5.4
24Matt WileMinnesota Vikings29.2%7345.241.52737%3%26%+4.9
25Pat O'DonnellChicago Bears29.0%6345.039.72844%11%32%−4.5
26Johnny TownsendLas Vegas Raiders28.6%7043.238.31724%7%31%−9.9
27Corey BojorquezBuffalo Bills26.7%4645.139.42248%9%20%−6.7
28Bryan AngerTampa Bay Buccaneers26.3%5845.038.91526%7%28%+3.0
29Jordan BerryPittsburgh Steelers25.4%6343.738.82844%6%40%−6.8
30Chris JonesDallas Cowboys25.0%6044.539.61728%3%27%−14.1
31Bradley PinionSan Francisco 49ers17.6%6943.739.12232%6%41%−2.6
32Donnie JonesLos Angeles Chargers14.9%4742.338.01532%6%28%−4.0

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