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Greg Joseph (born August 4, 1994) is a South African professional American football placekicker. He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls and signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Joseph has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers. He is one of the more famous Jewish athletes in the world.

Key Information

Early life

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Joseph was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Glen and Ilana Joseph.[1] In 2001, he and his family moved to West Boca Raton, Florida, as his family sought to leave South Africa, and his mother had family in Florida. Joseph has two younger brothers, Marc and Dylan.[2][3][1][4] He is Jewish, and says that Judaism has "absolutely" guided him during his life.[5][4]

Joseph played football and soccer at Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, Florida (and was named all-county and all-state) and high school football (where he was named all-county, all-state, and All-America by MaxPrep.com) at American Heritage School in Delray Beach, Florida.[6][7][4][8] He decided to focus on football after recognizing that he stood a much better chance of getting a college scholarship and going pro in football than in soccer.[9]

College career

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Joseph spent five years at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in Boca Raton after walking onto the football team and redshirting his freshman year, and graduated in 2017 with a degree in exercise science and health promotion.[10][1][11][4] Joseph graduated as the Owls' all-time leader in field goals made (57), points scored (336), points after touchdown (PATs) made (165; in 170 attempts), and field goals attempted.[12][1][13][4] He also set the university's single-game records for PATs, field goals, points scored by kicking, and the Owls' longest field goal (54 yards).[4][14] Joseph was named Honorable Mention All-Conference USA in his redshirt junior and redshirt senior seasons in 2016 and 2017, respectively.[15]

As of February 2019, Joseph was working towards finishing his MBA at FAU.[10]

College statistics

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Year G XPM XPA XP% FGM FGA FG% Pts
2014 11 34 35 97.1 14 20 70.0 76
2015 12 28 28 100.0 18 27 66.7 82
2016 12 39 39 100.0 10 14 71.4 69
2017 14 64 68 94.1 15 21 71.4 109
Career 49 165 170 97.1 57 82 69.5 336

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		 210 lb
(95 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)
All values from Pro Day[16]

Miami Dolphins

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After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL draft, Joseph was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins.[4] He made all three kicks he attempted in the preseason.[17] Joseph was released on September 1, 2018.[18]

Cleveland Browns

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Joseph was signed by the Cleveland Browns on September 17, 2018.[4] He replaced Zane Gonzalez, who was cut from the team after missing two field goals and two extra points the previous day against the New Orleans Saints.[13] During a Week 5 12–9 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Joseph made a game-winning 37-yard field goal in overtime.[19]

In his lone season with the Browns, Joseph made 17 of 20 field goal attempts, with a long of 51 (his three misses were beyond 40 yards), and made 25-of-29 extra points.[20] Joseph was 4-of-4 from 20-to-29 yards, 7-of-7 from 30-to-39 yards, 5-of-7 from 40-to-49 yards and 1-of-2 from 50-plus yards.[21] In 2018, he handled 69 total kickoffs and achieved a touchback on 68.1% of them.[21]

On August 31, 2019, Joseph was released during final roster cuts after losing the kicker job to rookie Austin Seibert.[22]

Joseph was drafted in the fifth round of the fifth phase of the 2020 XFL draft by the Seattle Dragons in October 2019, but did not sign with them.[23][24][25]

Carolina Panthers

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On November 25, 2019, Joseph was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers.[26]

Tennessee Titans

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Joseph in 2020

On December 18, 2019, the Tennessee Titans signed Joseph to a three-year contract off Carolina's practice squad, after waiving kicker Ryan Santoso and placing kicker Ryan Succop on injured reserve.[27][28] He made his Titans debut four days later, kicking four extra points in a 38–28 loss to the Saints.[29] In the next game against the Houston Texans, Joseph went 5-for-5 on extra points as the Titans won on the road by a score of 35–14.[30]

Joseph did not attempt a field goal until his fifth game with the Titans when he made a 30-yard kick in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Joseph went 15-for-15 on extra points before his first field goal attempt.[31]

Joseph was waived by the Titans on September 3, 2020, after the team signed Stephen Gostkowski to assume kicking duties.[32]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On September 8, 2020, Joseph signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[33] He was elevated to the active roster on December 18 for the team's Week 15 game against the Atlanta Falcons, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[34]

Minnesota Vikings

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Joseph in 2023

On February 11, 2021, Joseph signed with the Minnesota Vikings to replace a struggling Dan Bailey.[35] During a Week 2 33–34 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Joseph missed a game-winning 37-yard field goal attempt as time expired. Three weeks later, he made a game-winning 54-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions. A week later, Joseph missed another game-winning field goal against the Carolina Panthers, but the Vikings would go on to win the game in overtime. On November 21, 2021, he made his second game-winning field goal of the season, a 29-yarder against the Green Bay Packers.[36]

During a Week 4 28–25 victory over the Saints in London in 2022, Joseph converted all five field goal attempts, including a 47-yard game-winner, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[37] During a Week 15 39–36 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts, he was able to kick a 40-yard field goal in overtime despite an attempt to ice him, helping the Vikings achieve the biggest comeback in NFL history.[38] In the next game against the New York Giants, Joseph hit a 61-yard game winning field goal in a 27–24 victory,[39] also setting a Vikings franchise record for longest made field goal.[40]

On March 14, 2023, Joseph signed a one-year contract extension with the Vikings.[41] In the 2023 season, he converted 24 of 30 field goal attempts and 36 of 38 extra point attempts.[42]

Green Bay Packers

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On March 28, 2024, Joseph signed with the Green Bay Packers.[43] Joseph made the initial 53-man roster, but was released on August 28.[44]

Detroit Lions

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On September 11, 2024, Joseph was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[45]

New York Giants

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On September 17, 2024, the New York Giants signed Joseph to their active roster from the Lions practice squad after Graham Gano was injured.[46] In Week 6 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Joseph missed two field goals in the fourth quarter, including one that would have kept them in the game with under a minute left in regulation, which resulted in a 17–7 loss.[47] On November 7, he was waived with an injury settlement.[48]

Washington Commanders

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On December 13, 2024, Joseph signed with the Washington Commanders' practice squad.[49] He was elevated for the Week 15 game against the New Orleans Saints.[50] Joseph was released on December 23.[51]

New York Jets

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On December 24, 2024, Joseph was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[52] He was signed to the team's active roster on December 31, after Greg Zuerlein was placed on injured reserve.[53]

In the 2024 season, Joseph finished converting all 11 extra point attempts and 16 of 20 field goal attempts.[54]

San Francisco 49ers

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On May 19, 2025, Joseph signed with the San Francisco 49ers to a one-year contract.[55] He was released on August 4.[56]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On November 11, 2025, Joseph was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders' practice squad.[57] He was released on December 2.[58]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team GP Overall FGs PATs Kickoffs Points
Blk Lng FGA FGM Pct XPA XPM Pct Blk KO Avg TB Ret
2018 CLE 14 0 51 20 17 85.0 29 25 86.2 0 69 63.5 47 20 76
2019 TEN 2 0 0 0 0 — 9 9 100.0 0 11 62.6 6 5 9
2020 TB DNP
2021 MIN 17 0 55 38 33 86.8 40 36 90.0 0 94 63.9 76 18 135
2022 MIN 17 2 61 33 26 78.8 46 40 87.0 0 89 63.4 54 34 118
2023 MIN 17 1 54 30 24 80.0 38 36 94.7 1 79 64.4 61 18 108
2024 NYG 6 0 52 16 13 81.3 6 6 100.0 0 27 65.0 15 4 30
WAS 1 0 41 3 2 66.7 2 2 100.0 0 5 64.0 0 0 8
NYJ 1 0 20 1 1 100.0 1 1 100.0 0 6 56.0 1 0 6
Total 75 3 61 141 116 82.3 173 157 90.7 1 380 64.0 268 81 505
Source: pro-football-reference.com

Postseason

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Year Team GP Overall FGs PATs Kickoffs Points
Blk Lng FGA FGM Pct XPA XPM Pct Blk KO Avg TB Ret
2019 TEN 3 0 30 1 1 100.0 9 9 100.0 0 14 62.5 5 9 12
2022 MIN 1 0 38 1 1 100.0 3 3 100.0 0 6 64.7 4 1 6
Total 4 0 38 2 2 100.0 12 12 100.0 0 20 63.2 9 10 18
Source: pro-football-referencecom

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Greg Joseph (born August 4, 1994) is a professional American football placekicker in the National Football League (NFL). Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, he moved to Boca Raton, Florida, as a child and played college football at Florida Atlantic University, where he graduated with a degree in exercise science and health promotion in 2017. Joseph entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent, signing with the Cleveland Browns in 2018, and has since appeared in 75 games across multiple teams, converting 116 of 141 field goal attempts (82.3 percent) and 157 of 173 extra points (90.8 percent) through the 2024 season. A member of the ' practice squad during their victory in 2021, Joseph earned a before signing with the later that year. His most notable performance came during his tenure with the from 2021 to 2023, where in 2021 he made 33 of 38 s for 135 points, and in 2022 he set a franchise record with a 61-yard game-winning as time expired against the . Joseph also booted a career-high five s in a single game that year against the , contributing to a 28-25 victory. After leaving the , he appeared in eight games for the , , and in 2024 while spending time on the ' , making 16 of 20 s. In 2025, he signed a one-year contract with the in May but was released in August following ; he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders' on November 11.

Early life and education

Early life

Greg Joseph was born on August 4, 1994, in , , to parents Illana and Glen Joseph, both of whom are Jewish. He is the eldest of three sons, with two younger brothers, Marc and Dylan. The Joseph family maintained a close-knit dynamic, influenced by their shared cultural and religious values. In 2001, at the age of seven, Joseph's family immigrated to the , settling in West Boca Raton, . Growing up in , Joseph's early athletic interests were shaped by his roots, leading him to focus primarily on soccer from a young age, with minimal exposure to during his initial years. Joseph's Jewish heritage played a significant role in his early life, as his family emphasized cultural and religious traditions rooted in Eastern European ancestry, with roots in Eastern Europe; his maternal great-grandparents fled Lithuania in the 1920s to escape rising antisemitism and pogroms, avoiding the later Holocaust. He attended Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, where the school's environment reinforced these influences through education and community practices.

High school career

Joseph attended Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton, Florida, through the ninth grade, where he participated in both soccer and football as part of the school's athletic programs. He later transferred to American Heritage School in , for the remainder of high school, continuing his involvement in competitive travel soccer while initially focusing less on football. During his first three years at American Heritage, Joseph primarily pursued soccer, participating in club programs like Team Boca, but he joined the football team through annual open tryouts without significant organized play. It was not until his senior year that he committed to organized as the team's kicker, marking his only full season in the sport at that level. A coach recognized his potential for kicking prior to that season, leading to focused development under trainer Tony Bugeja, where he refined his technique after an initial adjustment period. Joseph's extensive soccer background significantly influenced his kicking development, providing natural leg strength and clean habits without prior football-specific flaws, as noted by his coach Doug Socha: "He only had soccer habits when he first started, so I always thought his best football was ahead of him." This foundation allowed him to emerge as a standout kicker in his senior year, earning all-county, all-state, and honors from MaxPreps after converting 11 of 14 field goals. Initially envisioning a path in soccer, Joseph shifted his focus to football after recognizing his kicking potential, deciding to pursue opportunities for a scholarship in the sport.

College career

Joseph walked on to the (FAU) football team in 2013 as a and redshirted that season to preserve a year of eligibility. Over the subsequent four seasons, from 2014 to 2017, he established himself as the team's starting , handling field goals, extra points, and kickoffs. During his time at FAU, Joseph majored in exercise science and health promotion, earning his in 2017 while maintaining strong academic performance. His high school background in soccer helped refine his kicking technique, providing a strong foundation for his collegiate success. Joseph's reliability as a kicker was evident in key road games, including a 42-28 victory over Western Kentucky in , on October 28, 2017, where he converted a 29-yard to help secure the win. Earlier that year, he opened the season with a program-record 54-yard against in a 42–19 loss. In 2016, he contributed to a high-scoring contest at Middle Tennessee State in , on November 26, despite a 77-56 loss, showcasing his leg strength in a challenging away environment. His consistent performance earned him Honorable Mention honors as a kicker in both 2016 and 2017.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the , Greg Joseph signed with the as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2018. His college performance at , where he set school records with 57 career field goals and 336 points, contributed to the opportunity. During training camp and the preseason, Joseph competed for the kicking job against seventh-round draft pick , demonstrating his leg strength from college. He converted all three of his attempts across four preseason games, including a 48-yard make in the opener against the , a 54-yarder against the , and a 33-yarder versus the . These efforts highlighted his accuracy and range, though he split duties with Sanders throughout the exhibition slate. Joseph was released by the Dolphins on September 1, 2018, as part of final roster cuts to reach the 53-player limit, with Sanders securing the starting role. This marked Joseph's first professional roster cut after a promising but ultimately unsuccessful bid for a spot on the team.

Cleveland Browns

Joseph signed with the on September 17, 2018, to the active roster after the team waived kicker , who had missed four kicks in a loss to the the previous day. This opportunity marked Joseph's first significant NFL playing time, building on his preseason experience with the earlier that year. During the 2018 regular season, Joseph appeared in 14 games for the Browns, converting 17 of 20 attempts (85.0%) with a longest of 51 yards, and 25 of 29 extra point attempts (86.2%). His performance provided stability to the Browns' special teams unit amid a 7-8-1 season that saw the team return to the for the first time since 2002. Joseph returned for the 2019 offseason and training camp, where he competed for the kicking job against rookie , a fifth-round draft pick. However, after struggling in preseason exhibitions, he was released on August 31, 2019, as the Browns trimmed their roster to 53 players.

Carolina Panthers

Following his release from the Cleveland Browns in August 2019, Joseph signed with the ' practice squad on November 25, 2019. During his brief stint with the Panthers, Joseph contributed to the team's preparation by simulating opposing kickers in practice sessions, though he was never elevated to the active roster. On December 18, 2019, Joseph was signed off the Panthers' by the to a three-year , ending his time in Carolina.

Tennessee Titans

Joseph signed with the ' active roster on December 18, 2019, after spending time on the ' earlier that season. The move came as the Titans placed veteran kicker on injured reserve, providing Joseph with his first significant NFL opportunity late in the 2019 regular season. During his brief regular-season stint with Tennessee, Joseph appeared in the team's final two games, handling all kicking duties without attempting a but converting all nine of his extra-point attempts. His perfect performance on point-after touchdowns contributed to the Titans' late-season momentum, as they won one of those contests and advanced to the . Joseph remained with the Titans through the 2020 offseason, competing for the starting kicker role amid roster evaluations. However, he was waived on September 3, 2020, as part of the team's final cuts before the regular season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After being waived by the on September 3, 2020, Joseph signed with the ' practice squad on September 8, 2020, as a backup to placekicker . Throughout the 2020 regular season, Joseph remained on the ' practice squad, where he was elevated to the active roster once on December 18 for Week 15 against the but did not see game action before reverting to the squad. The team protected him from other clubs' claim multiple times, including in Weeks 7 and 8, underscoring his value as emergency depth during a season in which the finished with an 11-5 record and secured the division title. Joseph continued in his support role on the as the advanced through the , defeating the Washington Football Team, , and to reach , which they won 31-9 over the [Kansas City Chiefs](/page/Kansas_City Chiefs) on February 7, 2021; he was not elevated for any postseason games. His practice squad contract expired following the , leading to his release from the team.

Minnesota Vikings

Joseph signed with the Minnesota on February 11, 2021, providing stability at the kicker position following a period of stints with other teams. Over his three seasons with the from 2021 to 2023, he appeared in 51 games, successfully converting 83 of 101 attempts (82.2%) and 112 of 124 extra point attempts (90.3%), contributing 361 points to the team's scoring efforts. This tenure marked his most consistent role in the , as he secured the starting kicker job in and handled the majority of the team's kicking duties. In 2022, Joseph delivered several standout performances, including a franchise-record 61-yard game-winning as time expired in a 27-24 victory over the on December 24, surpassing the previous Vikings record of 60 yards set by in 2013. Earlier that season, in Week 4 against the , he connected on all five of his attempts, including a 47-yard game-winner, accounting for 16 of the ' 28 points in a 28-25 win; this effort earned him the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. On March 14, 2023, Joseph agreed to a one-year contract extension with the Vikings worth $2 million, keeping him with the team through the 2023 season. However, following the 2023 campaign, the Vikings allowed his contract to expire at the start of the league year on March 13, 2024, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Green Bay Packers

On March 28, 2024, the Green Bay Packers signed veteran kicker Greg Joseph to a one-year contract with no guaranteed money, bringing in competition for incumbent Anders Carlson following Joseph's three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. During , Joseph started strong, converting 29 of 31 attempts in open practices, which positioned him favorably in the kicking battle early on. However, his performance waned later in camp and into the preseason, where he finished below 80% on overall, allowing Carlson to close the gap with an 81.2% success rate. Despite the inconsistencies, Joseph secured a spot on the Packers' initial 53-man roster on August 27, 2024, edging out Carlson for the primary kicker role. The next day, on August 28, the team released him to make room for practice squad signings, ultimately turning to undrafted rookie Brayden Narveson as their kicker.

Detroit Lions

On September 10, 2024, the signed kicker Greg Joseph to their as a addition to provide depth behind starter Jake Bates. This came shortly after his release from the training camp, where he had competed for the kicking position. Joseph remained on the Lions' practice squad without being elevated to the active roster for any games during his brief stint. On September 17, 2024, he was signed off the Lions' to the ' active roster, marking a quick departure from .

New York Giants

On September 17, 2024, the New York Giants signed kicker Greg Joseph to their active roster from the Detroit Lions' practice squad to replace the injured Graham Gano. Joseph, a seven-year NFL veteran, stepped in as the primary placekicker for the Giants amid their early-season struggles. During his tenure with the Giants, Joseph appeared in six games and demonstrated reliability on field goals, converting 13 of 16 attempts for an 81.3% success rate, with a longest make of 52 yards. He was perfect on extra points, making all six attempts. A standout performance came on , 2024, against the , where Joseph set a personal single-game high by making five field goals, including from 52, 44, 42, 40, and 25 yards, contributing 18 points in a 20-15 loss. His efforts provided crucial scoring stability during a period when the Giants ranked near the bottom of the league in offensive output. Joseph's time with the Giants ended on November 7, 2024, when he was waived from injured reserve following an abdominal injury that sidelined him for the previous game. This move cleared the way for Gano's return from his own injury.

Washington Commanders

On December 13, 2024, Greg Joseph was signed to the ' practice squad after being waived by the . He was elevated to the active roster the following day for the Week 15 matchup against the , where he handled kicking duties amid injuries to the team's primary kickers. In his lone appearance with the Commanders, Joseph converted 2 of 3 attempts, including a 41-yard make that contributed to a 20-7 lead in the first half, while also going 2-for-2 on extra points. His performance helped secure a 33-30 victory, but he was not elevated for subsequent games. Joseph was released from the practice squad on December 23, 2024, as the team adjusted its roster ahead of the playoffs.

New York Jets

On December 24, 2024, following his release from the , Greg Joseph signed with the ' practice squad as a potential replacement amid injuries to their kicking unit. He remained on the until December 31, 2024, when the Jets elevated him to the active roster after placing incumbent kicker on injured reserve. Joseph appeared in one game for the Jets during the 2024 regular season, handling kicking duties in their Week 18 matchup against the on January 5, 2025. In that 32-20 victory, he converted his lone field-goal attempt from 20 yards and successfully made all three point-after-touchdown kicks. The Jets finished the 2024 season with a 5-12 record and did not qualify for the playoffs, ending Joseph's involvement for the year.

San Francisco 49ers

Following a journeyman 2024 season in which he appeared in eight games across the , , and , kicker Greg Joseph signed a one-year contract with the on May 19, 2025, worth $1.17 million. The signing was aimed at providing competition for incumbent kicker during the offseason and , as the 49ers sought to bolster depth at the position amid Moody's inconsistencies from the prior year. Joseph participated in the 49ers' organized team activities and mandatory minicamp, but the real test came during starting in late July 2025, where he competed directly against Moody for the starting role. Reports indicated a close battle, with Joseph making one more than Moody in practice sessions, though injuries across the roster complicated evaluations. Ultimately, head coach opted to retain Moody, citing his potential and familiarity with the team's scheme as key factors in the decision. On August 4, 2025, the 49ers released Joseph as part of several roster moves ahead of the preseason finale, allowing him to enter unrestricted free agency.

Las Vegas Raiders

On November 11, 2025, Joseph signed with the ' practice squad as veteran depth behind starting kicker , who had missed field goals and extra points in recent games. He has not been elevated to the active roster as of November 14, 2025.

Career statistics and records

Regular season statistics

Greg Joseph has compiled his regular season kicking statistics across multiple teams from 2018 to , appearing in a total of 75 games as of the season. His career totals include 116 field goals made out of 141 attempts for an 82.3% success rate, 157 extra points out of 173 attempts for a 90.8% success rate, and 505 points scored. Additionally, Joseph has recorded 268 s on 380 kickoffs, achieving a 70.5% touchback rate. The following table provides a year-by-year breakdown of his , including , attempts and makes by distance, extra point attempts and makes, and total points scored.
YearGFG (Overall)FG 0-19FG 20-29FG 30-39FG 40-49FG 50+XPPts
2018CLE1417/20 (85.0%)0/04/47/75/71/225/2976
2019TEN20/00/00/00/00/00/09/99
2021MIN1733/38 (86.8%)0/08/811/127/97/936/40135
2022MIN1726/33 (78.8%)0/010/105/57/84/1040/46118
2023MIN1724/30 (80.0%)1/17/79/93/64/736/38108
20243TM816/20 (80.0%)0/05/55/55/81/211/1159
Career-75116/141 (82.3%)1/134/3437/3827/3817/30157/173505

Postseason statistics

Greg Joseph has appeared in four postseason games during his NFL career. Three occurred during his time with the in the 2019 playoffs (AFC Divisional, Conference Championship, and Wild Card rounds), where he went 1/1 on field goals (long 33 yards), 9/9 on extra points, and scored 12 points. His other appearance was with the in the 2022 Wild Card round against the on January 15, 2023. In that contest, a 31-24 loss at , Joseph converted his lone field goal attempt from 38 yards in the fourth quarter and was perfect on three extra-point tries, contributing all six of the Vikings' non-touchdown points. His career postseason totals are 2/2 field goals (100.0%), 12/12 extra points (100.0%), and 18 points across the Titans and tenures.

Postseason Game Log

DateOpponentResultFGM/FGAFG LngXPM/XPAPts
1/4/2020@NWEW 20-130/0-2/22
1/11/2020@BALW 28-120/0-4/44
1/19/2020@KANL 24-351/1333/36
1/15/2023NYGL 24-311/1383/36
Career Postseason Totals: 4 games, 2/2 field goals (100.0%), 12/12 extra points (100.0%), 18 points.

Notable records and achievements

During his college career at (FAU), Joseph established himself as one of the program's most prolific kickers, finishing as the all-time leader in field goals made with 57, points scored with 336, and PATs made with 165. In the NFL, Joseph's most notable achievement came in 2022 with the Minnesota Vikings, when he drilled a 61-yard game-winning field goal as time expired against the New York Giants, setting a franchise record for the longest field goal in team history. Joseph earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors twice in the 2022 season: in Week 4 for his performance against the New Orleans Saints, where he converted all five of his field goal attempts, including a 54-yarder; and in Week 16 for the 61-yard game-winner against the Giants. In college, he received Conference USA Honorable Mention recognition in both 2016 and 2017 for his consistent kicking prowess. As one of the few openly Jewish players in the , Joseph has gained recognition for representing Jewish heritage in professional football, including visits to museums and public discussions on his faith.

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