2020 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 2020, Matt Haack (35.7) led NFL punters in net average in opponent territory, ahead of Jake Bailey (34.4) and Riley Dixon (33.6). 10 punters qualify (minimum 12 punts from the opponent's 50 or closer). The median qualified punter had 32.3.
Final 2020 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (opp. 50) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Haack | Miami Dolphins | 35.7 | 68 | 44.7 | 39.8 | 26 | 38% | 3% | 32% | −5.8 |
| 2 | Jake Bailey | New England Patriots | 34.4 | 55 | 48.7 | 45.6 | 31 | 56% | 9% | 33% | +16.8 |
| 3 | Riley Dixon | New York Giants | 33.6 | 66 | 44.8 | 38.8 | 28 | 42% | 9% | 28% | +5.2 |
| 4 | Andy Lee | Arizona Cardinals | 32.6 | 58 | 44.8 | 39.6 | 21 | 36% | 9% | 34% | +10.6 |
| 5 | Johnny Hekker | Los Angeles Rams | 32.3 | 69 | 45.6 | 39.2 | 28 | 41% | 7% | 29% | −20.6 |
| 6 | Pat O'Donnell | Chicago Bears | 32.3 | 64 | 45.7 | 39.5 | 28 | 44% | 8% | 34% | −0.9 |
| 7 | A.J. Cole | Las Vegas Raiders | 32.0 | 44 | 44.1 | 40.1 | 20 | 45% | 5% | 36% | +3.8 |
| 8 | Sterling Hofrichter | Atlanta Falcons | 30.7 | 56 | 42.5 | 39.3 | 17 | 30% | 4% | 34% | −7.8 |
| 9 | Cameron Johnston | Philadelphia Eagles | 30.1 | 72 | 46.7 | 40.6 | 26 | 36% | 8% | 18% | +3.8 |
| 10 | Tommy Townsend | Kansas City Chiefs | 27.9 | 52 | 45.0 | 40.4 | 20 | 38% | 12% | 35% | −1.2 |
Net Average in Opponent Territory in other seasons: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016
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