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Matthew Edward Turk (born June 16, 1968) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Turk was also a member of the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Houston Texans. He is the 2nd tallest punter in NFL history (tied with 2 others).[2]
Early years
[edit]Turk graduated from Greenfield High School in his birthplace of Greenfield, Wisconsin in 1986.[3]
Matt played college football for the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and graduated with a degree in elementary education in 1993. With the Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks, Turk averaged 36.3 yards per punt. The Warhawks won the Wisconsin State University Conference Championship in 1990 season.[4] Turk also played the tight end position at UWW.[5]
Professional career
[edit]Turk played semi-pro football for the Racine Raiders before entering the NFL. He signed with the Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams in 1993 and 1994 respectively, but did not make the final roster on either team.
Washington Redskins
[edit]On April 5, 1995, the Washington Redskins signed Turk, and for the first time in his career, he made an NFL roster. In 1996 he was named a First Team All-Pro, the last time a Washington player of any position has received that honor until guard Brandon Scherff was honored in 2021.[6] He stayed on the team until they traded Turk to the Miami Dolphins on March 9, 2000. He was traded because of a strained relationship with owner Dan Snyder over a finger injury he had that caused him to miss a game. He also was upset because there was a report that he got injured in a basketball game (although that was later proven false after it was discovered that he was misdiagnosed.) Turk said he "wasn't surprised" and the Redskins "did him a favor" by trading him.[7]
Miami Dolphins
[edit]Turk played for the Dolphins for 2 seasons (2000–2001).
New York Jets
[edit]On April 23, 2002, Turk signed with the New York Jets. On March 7, he was released.
Return to Dolphins
[edit]After a poor performance by Mark Royals, Turk was re-signed by the Dolphins on September 29, 2003. After having a visit with the Green Bay Packers (the first team he signed with his career),[8] he ultimately re-signed with the Dolphins on March 23, 2004.[9] After being placed on Injured Reserve,[10] he was released on October 12, 2005.
Return to Rams
[edit]On April 4, 2006, Turk and the St. Louis Rams agreed to a 1-year deal[11] 12 years after he signed with the team.
Houston Texans
[edit]The Houston Texans signed Matt Turk late in the 2007 offseason to compete with incumbent punter Chad Stanley. He won the job after Chad Stanley was cut on August 31, 2007[12] After ranking 2nd in punts inside the 20, he was re-signed for a 2-year, 3.5 million dollar contract on March 19, 2008, the first day he was eligible to sign a free agent contract.[13] On March 9, 2010, his agent David Canter announced he signed a 1-year contract to return to the Texans. He was not re-signed in 2011.
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit]On July 28, 2011, Turk signed a contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was released October 11 [14] after a terrible game against the Bengals. The fans booed him and he was waving his hands as if he wanted to be booed more.[15]
Return to Texans
[edit]After Brett Hartmann was placed on IR, the Texans re-signed Matt Turk. He said it was a "dream come true" to return to the team.
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Legend | |
|---|---|
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular season
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Punting | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punts | Yds | Avg | Lng | Blk | |||
| 1995 | WAS | 16 | 74 | 3,140 | 42.4 | 60 | 0 |
| 1996 | WAS | 16 | 75 | 3,386 | 45.1 | 63 | 0 |
| 1997 | WAS | 16 | 84 | 3,788 | 45.1 | 62 | 1 |
| 1998 | WAS | 16 | 93 | 4,103 | 44.1 | 69 | 1 |
| 1999 | WAS | 14 | 62 | 2,564 | 41.4 | 57 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIA | 16 | 92 | 3,870 | 42.1 | 70 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIA | 16 | 81 | 3,321 | 41.0 | 77 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYJ | 16 | 63 | 2,584 | 41.0 | 65 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIA | 13 | 68 | 2,631 | 38.7 | 57 | 0 |
| 2004 | MIA | 16 | 98 | 4,088 | 41.7 | 67 | 0 |
| 2005 | MIA | 0 | Did not play due to injury | ||||
| 2006 | STL | 16 | 72 | 3,132 | 43.5 | 74 | 1 |
| 2007 | HOU | 16 | 55 | 2,296 | 41.7 | 59 | 0 |
| 2008 | HOU | 16 | 53 | 2,240 | 42.3 | 59 | 0 |
| 2009 | HOU | 16 | 67 | 2,866 | 42.8 | 62 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | 16 | 63 | 2,650 | 42.1 | 60 | 0 |
| 2011 | JAX | 5 | 27 | 1,072 | 39.7 | 65 | 0 |
| HOU | 4 | 16 | 683 | 42.7 | 55 | 0 | |
| Career | 244 | 1,143 | 48,414 | 42.4 | 77 | 3 | |
Postseason
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | Punting | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punts | Yds | Avg | Lng | Blk | |||
| 1999 | WAS | 2 | 12 | 499 | 41.6 | 52 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIA | 2 | 9 | 343 | 38.1 | 51 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIA | 1 | 5 | 237 | 47.4 | 52 | 0 |
| 2002 | NYJ | 2 | 4 | 137 | 34.3 | 39 | 0 |
| 2011 | HOU | 2 | 10 | 451 | 45.1 | 56 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 40 | 1,667 | 41.7 | 56 | 0 | |
Personal life
[edit]Turk currently lives in Houston, Texas. He has a wife, Stephanie, and his three daughters.[16]
The youngest of six brothers,[17] Matt Turk had a brother who also played in the NFL, Dan Turk, who was a center for 15 seasons; Dan died on December 24, 2000. In his last season, Dan was the long snapper for one of Matt's punts, to become the first brothers to do so.[18]
His nephew, Ben Turk, was the starting punter for the University of Notre Dame for the 2010, 2011, and 2012 seasons.[19] Ben Turk worked out for the Texans' rookie mini camp in the 2013 off season, but didn't sign.[20] Another of Matt's nephews, Michael Turk was a punter for Arizona State, and transferred to Oklahoma in 2021.[21] In April 2023, after going undrafted Michael Turk was signed by one of his uncles former teams, the Miami Dolphins before getting cut.
References
[edit]- ^ "Notre Dame's Cowart, Turk enjoy perfect homecoming - Sun Sentinel". Archived from the original on July 2, 2013.
- ^ "Tallest NFL Players At Each Position Throughout History". That One Sports Show. August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ McGinn, Bob (December 6, 2008). "Turk offers cold logic to Kapinos". Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Football Team Champs (PDF) - Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference" (PDF).
- ^ "Derek Stanley joins another former Warhawk in Saint Louis". Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawks. May 1, 2007. Archived from the original on May 1, 2008. Retrieved June 12, 2011.
- ^ "Washington Football Team offensive guard Scherff makes AP All-Pro First Team". January 8, 2021.
- ^ "Trade Lands Turk From Washington - Sun Sentinel". Archived from the original on January 9, 2014.
- ^ "BIDWELL, PACKERS SEVER TIES THE PUNTER TURNS DOWN AN OFFER TO SIGN WITH THE TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS.(SPORTS) - The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | HighBeam Research". June 10, 2014. Archived from the original on June 10, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
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- ^ "Texans release veteran punter Chad Stanley". August 31, 2007.
- ^ "Texans to re-sign punter Turk". March 19, 2008.
- ^ @taniaganguli (October 11, 2011). "Twitter post" (Tweet) – via Twitter. [dead link]
- ^ "Jacksonville". Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
- ^ "Justice: Every day like Father's Day for Texans' Turk". June 20, 2010.
- ^ "Matt Turk". Houston Texans. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ Duncan, Chris (August 3, 2007). "Texans punter inspired by memory of his brother". USA Today. Associated Press. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Ben Turk". UND. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ "Texans report: 56 players take part in drills". May 11, 2013.
- ^ Turk (February 28, 2020). "Michael Turk Combine".
Matt Turk
View on GrokipediaEarly life
High school career
Matt Turk was born on June 16, 1968, in Greenfield, Wisconsin, as the youngest of six brothers raised in the Milwaukee suburb.[4] The family emphasized football from an early age, with the brothers spending hours in the front yard practicing skills such as kicking and long snapping, often guided by their older siblings.[4] Turk's father, Tony, worked as a supervisor of city delivery for Pabst Brewing Co.[5] Turk graduated from Greenfield High School in 1986.[5] There, he played football for the school's Hustlin' Hawks team, serving as the punter.[5] His involvement in punting dated back to pee-wee leagues and continued throughout high school, where he handled kickoffs and punts.[6] As a senior, the team operated with a small roster of just 17 players.[5] Following high school, Turk transitioned to college football at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.[1]College career
Matt Turk was a member of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater football team from 1987 to 1990. He played as a punter, tight end, and linebacker, recording a career punting average of 36.3 yards over 110 punts.[7] During his collegiate tenure, Turk earned All-Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) honors in 1988 and 1990, contributing to the Warhawks' WIAC championship victories in 1988 and 1990.[2] Turk graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1993. Prior to entering the NFL, he gained semi-pro experience with the Racine Raiders, where he played tight end.[3]Professional career
Undrafted free agent and early attempts (1993–1994)
After going undrafted in the 1993 NFL Draft following a standout college career at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where he punted for an average of 36.3 yards, Matt Turk signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers after a mid-July tryout he secured through persistent calls and letters to every NFL team's personnel department.[5][4] He appeared in one preseason game, recording a single 50-yard punt, but was released four days later as the Packers retained veteran punter Bryan Wagner.[5] The following year, Turk attended training camp with the Los Angeles Rams in hopes of earning a roster spot but was released prior to the regular season.[8] As an undrafted punter emerging from a Division III program, Turk encountered substantial challenges in breaking into the NFL, where competition for specialist roles was fierce and opportunities for non-drafted players were limited without the visibility of major college conferences.[4] His proactive efforts to contact teams highlighted the perseverance required for overlooked prospects to even secure tryouts. These early setbacks persisted until 1995, when he signed with the Washington Redskins and finally made an NFL roster.[5]Washington Redskins (1995–1999)
Turk signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent on April 5, 1995, securing a spot on the roster and establishing himself as the team's starting punter for the next five seasons.[9] In his debut year, Turk handled 74 punts for 3,140 yards, averaging 42.4 yards per punt, contributing to a Redskins defense that ranked among the league's better units in field position control.[1] Turk's performance peaked in 1996, when he punted 75 times for 3,386 yards at a 45.1-yard average, earning First-team All-Pro honors and his first Pro Bowl selection.[1] He maintained elite production in 1997 with 84 punts for 3,788 yards (45.1 average) and another Pro Bowl nod, followed by 93 punts for 4,103 yards (44.1 average) in 1998, securing his third consecutive Pro Bowl appearance.[1] These seasons highlighted his consistency and ability to flip the field, often pinning opponents deep in their territory. In 1999, Turk managed 62 punts for 2,564 yards (41.4 average) despite injury setbacks, including a broken finger and back spasms that sidelined him for multiple games.[1] The Redskins reached the playoffs that year, where Turk contributed 12 punts for 499 yards across two games.[1] Following the 1999 season, tensions arose over Turk's injuries and contract terms, leading the Redskins to trade him to the Miami Dolphins on March 9, 2000.[10] The dispute centered on the team's skepticism regarding the origin of his finger injury, which Turk denied stemmed from off-field activities like basketball, prompting his public request for release earlier that offseason.[11]| Year | Team | Punts | Yards | Average (yds) | Accolades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | WAS | 74 | 3,140 | 42.4 | - |
| 1996 | WAS | 75 | 3,386 | 45.1 | First-team All-Pro, Pro Bowl |
| 1997 | WAS | 84 | 3,788 | 45.1 | Pro Bowl |
| 1998 | WAS | 93 | 4,103 | 44.1 | Pro Bowl |
| 1999 | WAS | 62 | 2,564 | 41.4 | - |
First stint with the Miami Dolphins (2000–2001)
Following the 1999 season, Matt Turk was traded from the Washington Redskins to the Miami Dolphins on March 9, 2000, in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in the 2001 NFL Draft.[10] This move brought the veteran punter, who had earned three Pro Bowl selections during his time with the Redskins, to a Dolphins team seeking stability in its special teams unit.[1] In his first season with Miami, Turk appeared in all 16 games, handling punting duties with 92 punts for 3,870 yards, averaging 42.1 yards per punt.[1] His consistent performance contributed to the Dolphins' strong field position game, helping the team achieve an 11-5 record and secure a wild-card berth in the playoffs, where they faced the Oakland Raiders in the AFC wild-card round.[12] Turk punted nine times for 343 yards in that postseason matchup, averaging 38.1 yards per attempt.[13] Turk returned for the 2001 season, punting 81 times for 3,321 yards across 16 games, with an average of 41.0 yards per punt.[1] Despite the Dolphins finishing 11-5 again but missing the playoffs, Turk's reliability in pinning opponents deep remained a key asset to the team's defensive-oriented strategy. In the 2002 offseason, the Dolphins chose not to re-sign Turk as a free agent, opting instead to pursue veteran punter Mark Royals.[14]New York Jets (2002)
Following his two seasons with the Miami Dolphins, Matt Turk signed with the New York Jets as a free agent on April 23, 2002, to a multi-year contract.[15] During the 2002 NFL season, Turk served as the Jets' punter, appearing in all 16 games. He recorded 63 punts for 2,584 yards, averaging 41.0 yards per punt, with a net average of 34.9 yards after returns and touchbacks.[16] His performance was solid but unremarkable, lacking standout moments or major injuries that impacted his play.[1] The Jets released Turk on March 7, 2003, as they restructured their special teams unit.[17]Second stint with the Miami Dolphins (2003–2004)
Following his release from the New York Jets after the 2002 season, Matt Turk re-signed with the Miami Dolphins on September 29, 2003, to a one-year contract, replacing punter Mark Royals who had struggled early in the season.[18][19] This marked Turk's return to the team where he had previously played from 2000 to 2001, providing stability to the special teams unit amid Miami's competitive 2003 campaign.[1] In 2003, Turk appeared in 13 regular-season games for the Dolphins, recording 68 punts for 2,631 yards with a gross average of 38.7 yards per punt and a net average of 34.5 yards.[1] His performance included 23 punts inside the 20-yard line (33.8% rate) and a longest punt of 57 yards, contributing to field position advantages during Miami's push to a 10-6 record and an AFC wild-card playoff berth.[1] In the wild-card playoff loss to the Tennessee Titans, Turk punted five times for 237 yards, averaging 47.4 yards per punt, helping to manage possession in a 20-14 defeat.[20] Turk remained with the Dolphins in 2004, playing all 16 games and delivering 98 punts for 4,088 yards, achieving a career-high gross average of 41.7 yards per punt and a net average of 37.2 yards.[1] He placed 29 punts inside the 20-yard line (29.6% rate), with 10 touchbacks and a longest punt of 67 yards, supporting Miami's defense despite the team's 4-12 finish.[1] Turk's tenure ended abruptly when he suffered a groin strain during the 2005 preseason, leading to his placement on injured reserve and causing him to miss the entire season.[21][4] The Dolphins released him on October 12, 2005, while he was still on injured reserve.[22]St. Louis Rams (2006)
Following his recovery from a groin injury that sidelined him for the entire 2005 NFL season, Matt Turk signed a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams on April 4, 2006.[23] In 2006, Turk served as the Rams' primary punter, appearing in all 16 regular-season games and recording 72 punts for 3,132 yards, an average of 43.5 yards per punt.[1] His performance provided reliable field position for the defense, with 26 punts landing inside the opponent's 20-yard line.[1] The Rams concluded the season with an 8-8 record, finishing second in the NFC West but missing the playoffs, which meant Turk had no postseason opportunities.[24] Turk's contract expired after the season, and the Rams did not re-sign him amid broader roster changes aimed at rebuilding the special teams unit; instead, they pursued and signed punter Donnie Jones to a five-year, $5.585 million deal on April 12, 2007.[25]First stint with the Houston Texans (2007–2010)
The Houston Texans signed veteran punter Matt Turk on July 23, 2007, as an unrestricted free agent to compete with incumbent Chad Stanley during training camp.[26] Turk, who had recently spent a season with the St. Louis Rams, brought extensive NFL experience to the position and ultimately won the starting role after Stanley was released on August 31, 2007, following a competitive preseason.[27] Turk handled all punting duties for the remainder of the 2007 season, appearing in 16 games with 55 punts averaging 41.7 yards.[1] Turk's reliable performance led to a re-signing with the Texans in March 2008. In the 2008 season, he remained the consistent starter, playing all 16 games and recording 53 punts with a 42.3-yard average. The following year, 2009, Turk set a personal high in volume during another full 16-game slate, punting 67 times for a 42.8-yard average while contributing to the team's special teams efforts.[1][28] Entering the final year of his contract, Turk re-signed with Houston on a one-year deal in March 2010. He continued as the primary punter through all 16 games that season, delivering 63 punts at a 42.1-yard average. Despite his steady contributions over four seasons—without earning any Pro Bowl selections during this period—the Texans opted not to re-sign him in the 2011 offseason, allowing him to enter free agency.[29][1]Jacksonville Jaguars and second stint with the Houston Texans (2011)
On July 28, 2011, Matt Turk signed a one-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking his first stint with the team.[30] At age 43, Turk competed for the punting job during training camp and secured the role as the team's primary punter heading into the season.[31] Turk appeared in the Jaguars' first five games of the 2011 season, handling punting duties in each contest amid a struggling offense that often put the special teams unit in high-volume situations. His performance was inconsistent, with gross punting averages dropping from 43.6 yards per punt in Week 1 to 37.7 yards in Week 5, reflecting challenges with hang time and directional kicking that allowed opponents favorable field position.[32] Over those five games, Turk recorded 27 punts for 1,072 yards, averaging 39.7 yards gross and 32.8 yards net, with only 25.9% inside the 20-yard line.[1] On October 11, 2011, the Jaguars released Turk after his underwhelming start, replacing him with veteran punter Nick Harris to stabilize the position.[33] After a nearly two-month hiatus, Turk rejoined the Houston Texans on December 7, 2011, signing to fill in following punter Brett Hartmann's placement on injured reserve with a torn left knee ligament sustained in Week 13.[34][35] In his second stint with the team, Turk played the final four regular-season games (Weeks 14–17), contributing to Houston's push for the playoffs with more reliable punting. He logged 16 punts for 683 yards, achieving a 42.7-yard gross average and 37.4-yard net average, including 25.0% inside the 20-yard line.[1] Turk also appeared in two postseason games for the Texans, punting 10 times for 451 yards (45.1 average).[20] Combining his efforts across both teams, Turk's 2011 regular-season totals stood at 43 punts for 1,755 yards, with a 40.8-yard gross average and 34.5-yard net average in nine games.[1] Following the Texans' playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens on January 15, 2012, the 43-year-old Turk announced his retirement from the NFL, concluding an 18-year career as one of the league's most durable punters.[36][1]| Team | Games | Punts | Gross Yards | Gross Avg | Net Yards | Net Avg | Inside 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 5 | 27 | 1,072 | 39.7 | 885 | 32.8 | 7 (25.9%) |
| Houston Texans | 4 | 16 | 683 | 42.7 | 599 | 37.4 | 4 (25.0%) |
| Total | 9 | 43 | 1,755 | 40.8 | 1,484 | 34.5 | 11 (25.6%) |
Career statistics and accolades
Regular season statistics
Matt Turk appeared in 244 regular-season games during his NFL career from 1995 to 2011, punting 1,143 times for a total of 48,414 yards with an average of 42.4 yards per punt.[1] He recorded a career-long punt of 77 yards and blocked three punts, while placing 373 punts inside the opponent's 20-yard line.[1] The following table details his regular-season punting statistics by year, including games played, punts, total yards, average, longest punt, blocks, and punts inside the 20-yard line.| Year | Team | G | Pnt | Yds | Avg | Lng | Blck | I20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | WAS | 16 | 74 | 3,140 | 42.4 | 60 | 0 | 29 |
| 1996 | WAS | 16 | 75 | 3,386 | 45.1 | 63 | 0 | 24 |
| 1997 | WAS | 16 | 84 | 3,788 | 45.1 | 62 | 1 | 32 |
| 1998 | WAS | 16 | 93 | 4,103 | 44.1 | 69 | 1 | 33 |
| 1999 | WAS | 14 | 62 | 2,564 | 41.4 | 57 | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 | MIA | 16 | 92 | 3,870 | 42.1 | 70 | 0 | 25 |
| 2001 | MIA | 16 | 81 | 3,321 | 41.0 | 77 | 0 | 28 |
| 2002 | NYJ | 16 | 63 | 2,584 | 41.0 | 65 | 0 | 13 |
| 2003 | MIA | 13 | 68 | 2,631 | 38.7 | 57 | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 | MIA | 16 | 98 | 4,088 | 41.7 | 67 | 0 | 29 |
| 2006 | STL | 16 | 72 | 3,132 | 43.5 | 74 | 1 | 26 |
| 2007 | HOU | 16 | 55 | 2,296 | 41.7 | 59 | 0 | 24 |
| 2008 | HOU | 16 | 53 | 2,240 | 42.3 | 59 | 0 | 17 |
| 2009 | HOU | 16 | 67 | 2,866 | 42.8 | 62 | 0 | 24 |
| 2010 | HOU | 16 | 63 | 2,650 | 42.1 | 60 | 0 | 19 |
| 2011 | 2TM | 9 | 43 | 1,755 | 40.8 | 65 | 0 | 11 |
| Career | - | 244 | 1,143 | 48,414 | 42.4 | 77 | 3 | 373 |
Postseason statistics
Matt Turk appeared in the postseason five times during his NFL career, with the Washington Redskins in 1999, the Miami Dolphins in 2000 and 2001, the New York Jets in 2002, and the Houston Texans in 2011, accumulating 40 punts for 1,667 yards across nine playoff games.[20] His postseason punting average was 41.7 yards per punt, reflecting solid but unremarkable performance in limited opportunities compared to his regular-season consistency.[20] Turk's playoff contributions included no touchbacks and limited pinning inside the 20-yard line, as those metrics were not comprehensively tracked in earlier seasons, with no recorded touchdowns allowed on returns.[20] Key games highlighted his variability: in the 1999 Wild Card win over the Detroit Lions, he punted four times for 162 yards (40.5 average); during the subsequent NFC Divisional loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he set a career-high eight punts for 337 yards (42.1 average).[20] In 2000 with Miami, he averaged 46.0 yards across three punts in the Wild Card win against the Indianapolis Colts, but dropped to 34.2 in the AFC Divisional loss to the Oakland Raiders with six punts for 205 yards.[20] Later appearances showed similar range. Turk's five punts in the 2001 Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens yielded 237 yards (47.4 average), his postseason high.[20] With the Jets in 2002, he managed only four punts over two games, totaling 137 yards (34.3 average), including a low 29.5 average in the Wild Card shutout win over Indianapolis.[20] His final postseason in 2011 featured ten punts for 451 yards (45.1 average) across Houston's Wild Card win and Divisional loss, with a standout 50.2 average on five punts in the Wild Card victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.[20]| Year | Team | Game | Punts | Yards | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | WAS | Wild Card vs. DET (W) | 4 | 162 | 40.5 |
| 1999 | WAS | Divisional @ TAM (L) | 8 | 337 | 42.1 |
| 2000 | MIA | Wild Card vs. IND (W) | 3 | 138 | 46.0 |
| 2000 | MIA | Divisional @ OAK (L) | 6 | 205 | 34.2 |
| 2001 | MIA | Wild Card vs. BAL (L) | 5 | 237 | 47.4 |
| 2002 | NYJ | Wild Card vs. IND (W) | 2 | 59 | 29.5 |
| 2002 | NYJ | Divisional @ OAK (L) | 2 | 78 | 39.0 |
| 2011 | HOU | Wild Card vs. CIN (W) | 5 | 251 | 50.2 |
| 2011 | HOU | Divisional @ BAL (L) | 5 | 200 | 40.0 |
| Total | - | 9 games | 40 | 1,667 | 41.7 |