Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant wasn’t just consistent, he was an absolute scoring machine, racking up a whopping 1,758 points during his career. That colossal total places him at No. 18 all-time in scoring, telling you everything you need to know about the impact he had on the NFC South throughout the 2010s.
Bryant’s Unstoppable Foot Dominated the Division
This guy was an absolute automatic weapon for the Atlanta Falcons from 2010 to 2019, but his run in the NFC South actually stretched for 15 of his 18 seasons, split between the Falcons and Buccaneers. In those 210 career games within the division, Bryant nailed 357 field goals on 414 attempts, good for a ridiculous 86.2% success rate. Seriously, how clutch is that? He was even more reliable on extra points, hitting 508 on 514 tries for a nearly perfect 98.8%. Bryant earned a Pro Bowl selection, and his Approximate Value (AV) of 36 speaks volumes about his impact. What’s even wilder is that he was a legitimate threat from anywhere, making nearly 65% of his 50-plus yard attempts during his NFC South tenure. That’s just ridiculous power and accuracy.
Morstead’s Game-Changing Punts and Super Bowl History
Then you’ve got Thomas Morstead, the New Orleans Saints punter who didn’t just consistently pin teams deep, he actually made Super Bowl history! As a rookie, Morstead pulled off the only surprise onside kick in Super Bowl history. Think about that for a second. That’s an all-time clutch play! He spent 12 years in New Orleans and remains a beloved figure for his steady play and strong community presence. During the 2010s, Morstead placed 210 of his 572 punts inside the 20-yard line, which is 36.7%. He only had 48 of them roll into the end zone for a touchback, just 7.3%. Averaging 42.2 yards per punt, he was constantly setting up the Saints defense in favorable field position. For context, only five punters met or exceeded those numbers in 17 games last year. The dude was a weapon and snagged an All-Pro second-team nod and a Pro Bowl selection for his efforts, with an AV of 29.
When you really dig into the numbers and the moments, it’s clear these two specialists absolutely owned the NFC South throughout the 2010s. Bryant’s unwavering scoring and Morstead’s clutch, field-flipping punts set a ridiculously high standard. It’s going to be incredibly tough for anyone in that division to replicate that kind of decade-long dominance.
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