2019 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 2019, Kevin Huber (38.0) led NFL punters in net average in opponent territory, ahead of Pat O'Donnell (35.3) and Brett Kern (35.2). 14 punters qualify (minimum 12 punts from the opponent's 50 or closer). The median qualified punter had 33.8.
Final 2019 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (opp. 50) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Huber | Cincinnati Bengals | 38.0 | 75 | 45.3 | 42.1 | 30 | 40% | 7% | 40% | +12.2 |
| 2 | Pat O'Donnell | Chicago Bears | 35.3 | 81 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 26 | 32% | 3% | 33% | −5.5 |
| 3 | Brett Kern | Tennessee Titans | 35.2 | 78 | 47.1 | 43.1 | 37 | 47% | 3% | 24% | +8.4 |
| 4 | Michael Palardy | Carolina Panthers | 35.0 | 75 | 46.0 | 38.7 | 25 | 33% | 4% | 21% | −7.9 |
| 5 | Matt Haack | Miami Dolphins | 34.7 | 69 | 45.0 | 41.1 | 23 | 33% | 3% | 29% | +4.9 |
| 6 | Michael Dickson | Seattle Seahawks | 34.5 | 74 | 45.1 | 40.9 | 34 | 46% | 7% | 24% | +9.1 |
| 7 | J.K. Scott | Green Bay Packers | 34.0 | 77 | 44.0 | 39.9 | 29 | 38% | 5% | 32% | −6.7 |
| 8 | Colby Wadman | Denver Broncos | 33.5 | 78 | 44.4 | 39.4 | 29 | 37% | 5% | 27% | −8.2 |
| 9 | A.J. Cole | Las Vegas Raiders | 31.9 | 67 | 46.0 | 39.4 | 33 | 49% | 9% | 30% | −5.7 |
| 10 | Jamie Gillan | Cleveland Browns | 31.8 | 64 | 46.2 | 41.3 | 28 | 44% | 10% | 29% | +0.6 |
| 11 | Corey Bojorquez | Buffalo Bills | 31.4 | 80 | 41.9 | 37.7 | 34 | 43% | 9% | 33% | −13.6 |
| 12 | Johnny Hekker | Los Angeles Rams | 31.2 | 67 | 47.4 | 42.4 | 22 | 33% | 8% | 21% | +8.4 |
| 13 | Jake Bailey | New England Patriots | 30.8 | 81 | 44.9 | 41.3 | 36 | 44% | 7% | 22% | +11.4 |
| 14 | Sam Martin | Detroit Lions | 30.6 | 76 | 45.3 | 41.8 | 31 | 41% | 9% | 29% | −1.0 |
Net Average in Opponent Territory in other seasons: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2018 2017 2016
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