Ranking the Kickers Remaining in the NFL Playoffs
1. Matt Bryant, Atlanta Falcons
| Stat | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal NEP | 22.51 | 2 |
| Field Goal NEP/Play | 0.61 | 4 |
| Late-Game NEP/Play | 0.38 | 11 |
Matt Bryant did finish second in Field Goal NEP this season at 22.51, but let's be clear: he was no Justin Tucker. Tucker posted 50.40 Field Goal NEP this season, the best mark ever.
But let's give Bryant credit: he finished with one of the two other marks above 16.29, and he hit 34 of 37 field goal attempts. He was 7 for 8 after the third quarter on field goals and 10 of 11 on extra points.
He was a key cog in the Atlanta Falcons' offense, which was the best unit on a per-play basis by our metrics since 2000.
