2026 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 2026, Austin McNamara (39.6) led NFL punters in net average in opponent territory, ahead of Michael Dickson (37.0) and Jordan Stout (35.3). 6 punters qualify (minimum 5 punts from the opponent's 50 or closer). The median qualified punter had 35.0. This season is in progress (through Week 7), so the numbers change each week.
Data through Week 7 of the 2026 season, updated October 24, 2026.
| Rk | Player | Team | Net (opp. 50) | Punts | Avg | Net | In 20 | In 20 % | TB % | FC % | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin McNamara | New York Jets | 39.6 | 27 | 47.0 | 40.4 | 9 | 33% | 7% | 26% | −5.1 |
| 2 | Michael Dickson | Seattle Seahawks | 37.0 | 25 | 43.7 | 42.4 | 11 | 44% | 4% | 36% | +14.2 |
| 3 | Jordan Stout | New York Giants | 35.3 | 23 | 52.0 | 44.5 | 11 | 48% | 4% | 17% | +4.2 |
| 4 | Ryan Wright | New Orleans Saints | 34.6 | 25 | 46.4 | 39.8 | 11 | 44% | 0% | 32% | −4.9 |
| 5 | Jake Bailey | Atlanta Falcons | 31.4 | 21 | 49.3 | 40.3 | 8 | 38% | 14% | 38% | −0.4 |
| 6 | Tommy Townsend | Tennessee Titans | 30.0 | 28 | 49.3 | 41.7 | 9 | 32% | 18% | 14% | −1.0 |
Net Average in Opponent Territory in other seasons: 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
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