2024 NFL Net Average in Wind Leaders
Net average counting only punts in outdoor games with a wind of 10 miles per hour or more. A headwind shortens a punt and a crosswind pushes it toward the sideline, so these are the hardest punts to place.
Wind is the game's reported speed, not the exact conditions on each kick. Only punters with enough windy-game punts are ranked. In 2024, Michael Dickson (48.7) led NFL punters in net average in wind, ahead of Logan Cooke (43.7) and Matt Araiza (42.2). 22 punters qualify (minimum 10 punts in wind (10+ mph)). The median qualified punter had 39.7.
Final 2024 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (wind) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Dickson | Seattle Seahawks | 48.7 | 76 | 49.4 | 43.3 | 31 | 41% | 12% | 29% | +8.2 |
| 2 | Logan Cooke | Jacksonville Jaguars | 43.7 | 68 | 49.4 | 44.8 | 34 | 50% | 4% | 28% | +16.3 |
| 3 | Matt Araiza | Kansas City Chiefs | 42.2 | 62 | 48.8 | 41.8 | 25 | 40% | 15% | 34% | +2.6 |
| 4 | Tory Taylor | Chicago Bears | 41.6 | 82 | 47.7 | 41.6 | 34 | 41% | 5% | 28% | +5.4 |
| 5 | Jake Bailey | Miami Dolphins | 41.6 | 57 | 47.1 | 40.5 | 22 | 39% | 9% | 20% | −5.0 |
| 6 | Corliss Waitman | Pittsburgh Steelers | 41.5 | 65 | 46.4 | 41.9 | 27 | 42% | 8% | 25% | +23.2 |
| 7 | Johnny Hekker | Carolina Panthers | 41.0 | 74 | 45.7 | 41.9 | 24 | 32% | 4% | 27% | −3.5 |
| 8 | Thomas Morstead | New York Jets | 40.6 | 63 | 47.2 | 40.9 | 19 | 30% | 11% | 24% | +2.4 |
| 9 | Bryan Anger | Dallas Cowboys | 40.5 | 62 | 48.5 | 42.0 | 24 | 39% | 5% | 32% | −1.0 |
| 10 | Rigoberto Sanchez | Indianapolis Colts | 40.4 | 68 | 49.7 | 42.6 | 27 | 40% | 6% | 37% | −5.2 |
| 11 | Pat O'Donnell | San Francisco 49ers | 39.8 | 24 | 45.1 | 40.0 | 8 | 33% | 4% | 33% | −3.3 |
| 12 | Jamie Gillan | New York Giants | 39.7 | 56 | 43.7 | 40.6 | 27 | 48% | 4% | 45% | +2.4 |
| 13 | Corey Bojorquez | Cleveland Browns | 39.0 | 89 | 49.3 | 41.8 | 36 | 40% | 8% | 19% | +5.1 |
| 14 | Ryan Stonehouse | Tennessee Titans | 38.9 | 75 | 50.6 | 38.6 | 22 | 29% | 10% | 12% | −20.6 |
| 15 | Sam Martin | Buffalo Bills | 38.7 | 55 | 46.7 | 40.2 | 25 | 45% | 9% | 24% | −7.6 |
| 16 | Braden Mann | Philadelphia Eagles | 38.4 | 55 | 48.8 | 42.1 | 20 | 36% | 13% | 15% | +1.5 |
| 17 | Jordan Stout | Baltimore Ravens | 38.3 | 55 | 46.4 | 41.2 | 22 | 40% | 11% | 29% | +1.2 |
| 18 | Riley Dixon | Denver Broncos | 38.1 | 77 | 46.7 | 42.2 | 33 | 43% | 6% | 31% | +9.8 |
| 19 | J.K. Scott | Los Angeles Chargers | 37.1 | 72 | 46.7 | 41.9 | 28 | 39% | 6% | 33% | −9.5 |
| 20 | Matthew Hayball | New Orleans Saints | 36.8 | 75 | 44.0 | 40.4 | 41 | 55% | 4% | 36% | −15.4 |
| 21 | Daniel Whelan | Green Bay Packers | 35.9 | 56 | 46.1 | 40.2 | 22 | 39% | 9% | 30% | +7.0 |
| 22 | Bryce Baringer | New England Patriots | 35.1 | 70 | 49.8 | 41.7 | 31 | 44% | 11% | 24% | +4.6 |
Net Average in Wind in other seasons: 2026 2025 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
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