2025 NFL Net Average in Cold Weather Leaders
Net average counting only punts in outdoor games played below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold air is dense and the ball is hard and slick, so distance drops and returners get fewer clean catches.
Domes and closed roofs are left out. Only punters with enough cold-weather punts are ranked, and the sample is often small, so read it next to his overall net average. In 2025, Bryce Baringer (45.1) led NFL punters in net average in cold weather, ahead of Austin McNamara (42.8) and Braden Mann (41.9). 11 punters qualify (minimum 10 punts in cold weather (under 40 F)). The median qualified punter had 40.8.
Final 2025 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (cold) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryce Baringer | New England Patriots | 45.1 | 51 | 47.4 | 40.6 | 21 | 41% | 8% | 29% | −1.0 |
| 2 | Austin McNamara | New York Jets | 42.8 | 71 | 46.7 | 43.2 | 32 | 45% | 8% | 35% | +15.3 |
| 3 | Braden Mann | Philadelphia Eagles | 41.9 | 72 | 49.9 | 42.8 | 20 | 28% | 11% | 15% | +1.5 |
| 4 | Ryan Rehkow | Cincinnati Bengals | 41.0 | 65 | 50.5 | 42.9 | 28 | 43% | 17% | 18% | +7.2 |
| 5 | Jake Bailey | Miami Dolphins | 41.0 | 63 | 47.7 | 42.6 | 21 | 33% | 5% | 30% | +9.2 |
| 6 | Jordan Stout | Baltimore Ravens | 40.8 | 53 | 50.1 | 44.9 | 24 | 45% | 11% | 11% | +8.8 |
| 7 | Johnny Hekker | Tennessee Titans | 40.4 | 78 | 46.8 | 40.3 | 22 | 28% | 9% | 27% | −2.5 |
| 8 | Tory Taylor | Chicago Bears | 39.8 | 60 | 47.8 | 40.4 | 21 | 35% | 12% | 15% | −8.7 |
| 9 | Corliss Waitman | Pittsburgh Steelers | 39.8 | 62 | 45.5 | 41.7 | 26 | 42% | 5% | 35% | +4.4 |
| 10 | Mitch Wishnowsky | Buffalo Bills | 39.2 | 38 | 45.3 | 41.9 | 18 | 47% | 8% | 39% | −1.1 |
| 11 | Corey Bojorquez | Cleveland Browns | 35.8 | 93 | 45.8 | 36.8 | 23 | 25% | 12% | 19% | −19.1 |
Net Average in Cold Weather in other seasons: 2026 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
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