He had just a 4.17-second average hangtime and had three punts blocked last season. Stout was extremely effective in pinning opponents inside the 20-yard line while averaging 46 yards per punt during the 2021 season. Kicker: Younghoe Koo, Punter: Dom Maggio, KR/PR: Avery Williams. He also set a career-high for punts inside the 20-yard line during the 2021 season (39). Ka'imi Fairbairn will reprise his role as the teams kicker after another solid season with the Texans. Similarly, Cole has shown the ability to consistently flip the field in the kicking game. Dickers longest career field goal was 57 yards. Head Coach Bill Belichick will let inexperienced kicker Tristan Vizcaino compete with veteran Nick Folk for the starting kicking job. The Dolphins have plenty of explosive players on their team, but Jaylen Waddle figures to get the first shot at return duties. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN McPherson was perfect up to 40 yards (13-of-13) and also showed an exceptional ability to convert from deep (9-of-11 from 50-plus). And with veteran punter Kevin Huber back for his 14th season in Cincinnati, the Bengals are likely to have one of the most consistent kicking duos in the NFL this season. -- Jordan Raanan, There's no denying that the Lions' offense is capable of putting up big numbers on any team in the league -- scoring at least 30 points in seven games this season. Offensively, coach Kevin O'Connell has boosted wide receiver Justin Jefferson to the top of the league's production charts. Kicker: Randy Bullock, Punter: Brett Kern, KR: Dontrell Hilliard, PR: Kyle Phillips*. Much of that determination comes down to whether or not star wideout CeeDee Lamb is back to return punts. 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Indianapolis will rely on a combination of Nyheim Hines and Isaiah Rodgers in the return game and hope to get a major contribution from coverage specialist Ashton Dulin as well. One note about the defense: The sterling ranking is due, in part, to feasting on lower-level QBs. New Head Coach Mike McDaniel will be hoping to get the most out of talented though inconsistent kicker Jason Sanders. Kansas City, 298.5 5. Defense: 18 You can even blame injuries, as Pro Bowl tight end Darren Waller and wide receiver Hunter Renfrow have missed most of the season. Rondale Moore struggled to get on the field on offense for the Cardinals last season, but he flashed his game-breaking ability plenty as a returner for the Cardinals. Pittsburgh also has one of the stronger kick coverage units in the league. Experienced returner Desmond King II and a coverage unit led by MJ Stewart will look to keep a rebuilding Texans team out of poor field position. Waddle averaged 17.6 yards on kick returns and 7.0 yards per punt return. The Cowboys managed their way through Prescott's absence with Cooper Rush, and they have largely excelled since Prescott's return. Call it poor playcalling. The defense is tops against the pass (178.7 yards per game) and takeaways (24). Playoff Machine Defense: 25 UCLA was No. An error occurred. Lamar Jackson and the offense started off hot before struggling in the red zone recently, which is why the Ravens are averaging 16.5 points in their past four games. Linebacker Tony Fields II is the Browns most adept player in kick coverage and should lead that unit in 2022. Jake Elliotthad an excellent bounceback season after a rough 2020. Cincinnati will likely stick with a two-headed approach with their returners by letting Chris Evans handle kick return duties and Trent Taylor field punts. Jacksonville has allowed the second-most receptions to running backs and Austin Ekeler has the fifth-most receptions amongst all players at any position this season.. Who has the most career 150 rushing yard games? Unfortunately, he tore his Achilles in camp, which places Demetric Felton as the teams primary returner this season. Team efficiencies are based on the point contributions of each unit to the team's scoring margin, on a per-play basis. McManus has converted 97.3% of his extra points and 81.9% of his field goals during his tenure with the Broncos. Depth charts for every team Butker has been less efficient from over 40 yards (56-of-70) but had his most successful season last year. Rookie Montrell Washington is expected to take over returning duties after a solid training camp. Cleveland tookCade Yorkout of LSU in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Kicker: Joey Slye, Punter: Tress Way, KR/PR: Alex Erickson. -- Jeff Legwold, The main reason for the Texans' poor offensive output is their quarterback play, which is one of the worst in the league. Dan parlayed a career as a mediocre tight end as a high schooler in the Chicago suburbs into a walk-on spot at the FCS level with the University of Dayton. Another asset to the unit will be tight end, Noah Gray. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. ODonnell has just two years with a net punting average above 40.0. The Rams also added a rookie kicker, Cameron Dicker, from the University of Texas. Defensively, the Bucs can be lights out, when healthy. Returner Jalen Reagor has flashed real explosiveness and has the potential to take a positive step forward as a specialist this season. LT Andrew Thomas, New York Giants Second Team: Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers Thomas was the NFL's most consistently excellent left tackle this season, racking up an 89.1 PFF grade over 1,049 snaps. It's. While they rank 11th in Pass DVOA, this is a spotty secondary that allowed a 100-plus QB rating five times during the regular season and it ranks 18th in pass-rush win rate (40%) with the. If they decide to run it back, then expectTony Pollardto serve as the primary kick returner andCeeDee Lambto be the punt returner. 2024 Best NFL Special Teams Players (0) 2024 . Player stats for both teams, including performance splits over recent time periods, only against good teams, and other ways to slice and dice. The Chargers hope to get above-average production out of their kicking and punting this season. Defensively, however, they aren't great at stopping anyone, either. The Ravens will once again rely on Devin Duvernay to serve as their kick and punt returner. By PFF.com. Kansas City will once again useMecole Hardmanas the primary punt returner. Jason Myers has struggled with consistency throughout his career with the Seahawks, but hes still an effective kicker. McCloud held both roles during his two seasons with the Steelers and was very effective at flipping field position. The question for this Atlanta special teams unit will be whether or not electric returner Cameron Batson can stay healthy. Greg Josephwill return to the Vikings after playing for three teams in his first three years in the NFL. Jack Fox will retain his role as the teams punter again this year. Kicker Younghoe Koo will look to stay in the positive rhythm he found last season and coverage specialist Mike Ford should also be an asset for this developing unit. Washington averaged 23.2 yards per kick return and 17.4 yards per punt return in 2021 and scored three total special teams touchdowns in 2021 while playing at Samford. Football Power Index rankings After spending the last few seasons looking for consistency at the kicker position, the Chargers turn to veteran Dustin Hopkins this year. During that time, hes logged 62 returns for 751 yards and two touchdowns. The Jaguars also saw continued success from Jamal Agnew as a returner in his first year with the team. Waddle is an explosive playmaker with the ball and should once again get the first shot to build on those solid rookie numbers. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER. In two years with the Broncos, Martin is averaging 42.4 net yards per punt and 26.5 punts inside the 20. Dicker averaged 43.6 yards per punt in his senior season (the only one as the teams punter) while finishing his career with a 73.4% field goal success rate. Since joining the team, Folk is 84-of-92 on extra points, 76-of-84 on field goals. Maggio was on the team but didnt have a punt attempt in 2021. But the fact that the offense is seventh after Dak Prescott missed five games with a fractured thumb is telling. Indianapolis, 272 3. A squad that had scored 30 points in four straight games has now failed to crack 20 in its past two. We've covered every group on offense and every group on defense. No guarantees are made for any specific outcome. The winner of that competition will be joined by returner Braxton Berrioswho provides toughness and agilityand coverage standouts Jason Pinnock and Hamsah Nasirildeen on a Jets special teams unit looking to put their team in a position to be successful. Dan utilizes his experiences as a coach and player to break down the game from a unique perspective. Fairbairn had his worst season in terms of pure accuracy (78.9%) but continued to be highly effective past 50 yards (4-of-6 attempts). Amari Rodgers had a solid first season as a returner with the Green Bay Packers. These rankings debuted in Junebut have been updated to reflect current situations. Houston will likely split return duties between Tremon Smith and Desmond King. Both figures were career highs. Kicking in the AFC East is not an easy job. More NFL coverage , The Patriots are last in the NFL in offensive red zone efficiency, converting touchdowns just 38.9% of the time. Sarah Lewis Dec 21, 2022 Two defense/special teams (DSTs) to look at for Week 16 are the Tennessee Titans (currently rostered in only about half of Yahoo leagues) and the San Francisco 49ers. Siposs pinned 17 of his 55 punts inside the 20-yard line and finished with a net average of 38.8 punt yards per season. Kicker: Ryan Santoso, Punter: Logan Cooke, KR/PR: Jamal Agnew. Folk has been perfect within 40 yards as a Patriot, is 27-of-31 from 40-49 and is 8-of-12 on kicks beyond 50 yards. With kickers, we are focusing on their accuracy and ability to successfully convert on deep kicks. Kicker: Nick Folk, Punter: Jake Bailey, KR/PR: Marcus Jones*. Jaelon Darden served as the teams kick and punt returner in his rookie season. 2022 NFL Enterprises LLC. New coach Kevin OConnell will turn to Greg Josepha gifted kicker who had a tumultuous run in his first season with Minnesota. Ranking in the top three on offense is a bit . The Ravens invested a fourth-round pick in Jordan Stout during the 2022 NFL Draft. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Dan Fornek @fornekdf Aug 13, 2022, 8:50 AM EDT Light Mode Our 2022 NFL position group rankings series rolls along. McKenzie, on the other hand, poses a threat to pick up huge yardage any time he returns a kick. The Colts are fundamentally bad on offense, struggling in critical areas like protecting the football and blocking, which explains a lot. Welcome to Week 15 of the NFL regular season. Hekker had just one season with a net punting average below (42.0) and has never had fewer than 20 punts downed inside the 20. 2026; 2025; 2024; 2023; 2022; 2021; 2020; 2019; 2018; 2017; 2016; 2015 In three seasons, Wishnowsky has a net punting average of 41.5 and has never had fewer than 23 attempts to pin opponents inside the 20-yard line. -- John Keim, Offense: 17 Kicker: Jake Elliott, Punter: Arryn Siposs, PR/KR: Jalen Reagor. Reed, is the biggest reason for the massive improvement on defense. Buffalo Bills (10-3). Carolina also went into free agency to get Johnny Hekker in free agency after nine excellent seasons with the Rams. Special teams: 25, The Bears have seen a considerable uptick in offensive efficiency since Week 7, averaging 25.3 points per game. The Patriots will continue to place extra emphasis on special teams rostering three players mainly for their prowess in kick coverage. The defensive rankings can be attributed to a pass defense that hasn't lived up to expectations, allowing 245.4 yards per game and 6.72 yards per play. King has been used as a teams primary punt returner in three of his five professional seasons. He was especially effective from deep, converting 11-of-13 attempts between 40 and 49 yards and hitting 8-of-9 from beyond 50 yards. The Kansas City Chiefs are poised to put out a versatile and explosive special teams unit in 2022. Kicker: Cade York*, Punter: Corey Bojorquez, KR/PR: Demetric Felton. Darden has explosive speed and is a threat to take a kick to the house at any given time. The Bengals are fourth in the NFL in red zone efficiency, which is why the offense is ranked fifth in points per drive. Prater is one of the best long ball kickers in the NFL today, and next year shouldnt be any different. Linebacker Jonas Griffith and safety PJ Locke provide value in kick coverage while punter Sam Martin and returner Kendall Hinton will look to keep the Broncos in good field position. Simply put, Las Vegas, in its first year under the new management of coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler, has not been able to put together a complete game. Defense: 21 Despite that, Chicago still ranks 11th in pass defense (allowing 204.2 yards per game). Transactions | Injuries Former UDFA Jonathan Garibay was considered the favorite to win the job but struggled mightily in camp and was recently cut. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Zach Wilson's regression, and eventual benching, is a big reason for the quarterback instability. Smith-Marsette returned just four kicks last season, averaging 20.8 yards per return in his rookie season. Kalif Raymondhas flashed great playmaking ability in the punt return game over his career (9.1 yards per return) and had a great season for Detroit in 2021. Punters come down to the ability to put together a strong net punt average as well as hangtime (for context: a good hangtime for a punter is 4.30 seconds). -- Michael DiRocco, Offense: 20 Jakeem Grant was supposed to be the teams primary returner, but its likely hell miss the season with an Achilles tear he suffered in training camp. -- Brooke Pryor, Offense: 11 Lutz will be back to serve as the teams kicker in 2022 after five seasons of strong play. The same defense that once carried the team has allowed 27 or more points in four of the past six contests. Punter Logan Cooke will be a solid option first-year head coach Doug Pederson can rely on. But perhaps most alarming are the average defensive ranking and the abysmal special teams spot. If either player struggles, expect rookies Trestan Ebner or Velus Jones to step into either role given their explosive speed and college experience. Rodrigo Blankenship had a strong rookie season in 2020 before injuries robbed him of most of his 2021. And with the exception of a couple of big plays, special teams has been a consistent fiasco. -- Jake Trotter, The Panthers have been much more efficient since interim coach Steve Wilks took over and committed to the running game. Tress Wayalso continued to provide a consistent effort flipping the field as a punter in his eighth season as the teams punter. -- DJ Bien-Aime, Rex Ryan: The Bucs look old and slow -- and not just the QB (1:02), Updated NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus offense, defense and special teams rankings, How coach Andy Reid saved the Kansas City Chiefs, Titans hiring 49ers' Carthon as GM, sources say, Rodgers mulling future with Packers or elsewhere, Source: Johnson tells Lions he'll return as OC, Cowboys stick with kicker Maher, expect rebound, Eagles' Hurts: 'Got a bounty on me every week', Chargers fire OC Lombardi after playoff collapse, Sources: Browns to hire Schwartz as new DC, Bengals owner wants to keep Burrow for long haul, What's next for Tom Brady and the Bucs? Cameron Johnston continued to display a deep kicking leg in his first season with Houston after three strong years with the Eagles. When it comes to the defense/special teams . Ranking in the top three on offense is a bit misleading given some of the issues the unit has had in the past month, but the Bills are third in scoring, averaging 26.3 points per game. McCloud averaged 22.6 yards per kick return and 10 yards per punt return in the last two years. The Rams found a hidden gem in returner Brandon Powell last season. At kick returner, rookie sensation Isiah Pacheco is slated to serve as the teams kick returner after being taken as a seventh-round pick in 2022 out of Rutgers. Chicago hopes rookie punter Trenton Gill and rookie return man Trestan Ebner can join coverage specialist Caleb Johnson in helping to breathe life into this developing unit. This service is intended for adult audiences. Unfortunately for the Chiefs,Tommy Townsendregressed slightly after a strong rookie season. The four-year veteran has made 20-of-20 attempts from 30-39 yards, 15-of-18 attempts from 40-49 and 10-of-11 from 50-plus yards. The Jets also saw improvement out of Braden Mann in his second year with the team. The Jets finished first in the NFL special-teams rankings compiled annually by Rick Gosselin for the last 39 years. Full schedule | Standings It was the second consecutive season the veteran kicker made over 93% of his field-goal attempts. 2022 fantasy football rankings Overall standard Overall PPR Quarterback Running back standard Running back PPR Wide receiver standard Wide receiver PPR Tight end standard Tight end PPR D/ST Kickers The trouble with D/ST scoring is the emphasis on touchdowns and turnovers, which are impossible to predict. -- Sarah Barshop, Get exclusive access to more than 3,000 premium articles a year from top writers. -- Jenna Laine, Offense: 13 Kicker: Greg Joseph, Punter: Jordan Berry, KR: Kene Nwangwu, PR: Ihmir Smith-Marsette. -- Mike Reiss, Offense: 15 Offensive Line | Quarterback | Backfield | Pass-Catcher | Defensive Line | Secondary | Linebackers), (* Denotes a rookie. General manager Brian Gutekunst bet that linebacker De'Vondre Campbell and cornerback Rasul Douglas could repeat their 2021 performances and paid them big, while also not fortifying the edge positions behind Rashan Gary and Preston Smith. Of players who had at least 10 punt returns, Raymond finished seventh in average yards per punt return (11.2). The defense has struggled to get off the field at times, which is reflected in its efficiency, but it has allowed the second-fewest points per game (17). Berry set a career-high in net punting average (41.4) despite having a hangtime below 4.37 for the first time in his career (4.12).
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