Andy
Lee
P · ARI · Very poor
- PAL
- 5
- WAR
- -0.3
- NET
- 2,740.0
2022№ 29 / 32
Andy Lee
Arizona CardinalsBiography
- Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Position
- Punter
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Born
- August 11, 1982 (44)
- Birthplace
- Westminster, SC
- College
- Pittsburgh
- Draft
- 2004: Rd 6, Pk 188 (SF)
- Experience
- 19th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Arizona Cardinals · 2017 – 2022 (6 seasons)
- Carolina Panthers · 2016 (1 season)
- Cleveland Browns · 2015 (1 season)
- San Francisco 49ers · 2004 – 2014 (11 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Arizona Cardinals | 17 | 67 | 47.1 | 65 | 3,157 | 4 | 5.97 | 18 |
| 2021 | Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 51 | 49.0 | 62 | 2,501 | 5 | 9.80 | 12 |
| 2020 | Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 58 | 44.8 | 61 | 2,600 | 5 | 8.62 | 21 |
| 2019 | Arizona Cardinals | 15 | 61 | 47.8 | 64 | 2,913 | 4 | 6.56 | 21 |
| 2018 | Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 94 | 48.6 | 64 | 4,568 | 7 | 7.45 | 32 |
| 2017 | Arizona Cardinals | 16 | 88 | 47.3 | 63 | 4,159 | 8 | 9.09 | 29 |
| 2016 | Carolina Panthers | 9 | 36 | 49.1 | 76 | 1,769 | 4 | 11.11 | 18 |
| 2015 | Cleveland Browns | 16 | 70 | 46.7 | 67 | 3,270 | 4 | 5.71 | 25 |
| 2014 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 72 | 46.8 | 71 | 3,369 | 7 | 9.72 | 28 |
| 2013 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 79 | 48.2 | 62 | 3,804 | 9 | 11.39 | 27 |
| 2012 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 67 | 48.1 | 66 | 3,226 | 4 | 5.97 | 36 |
| 2011 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 78 | 50.9 | 68 | 3,970 | 9 | 11.54 | 28 |
| 2010 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 91 | 46.2 | 64 | 4,203 | 12 | 13.19 | 34 |
| 2009 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 99 | 47.6 | 64 | 4,711 | 8 | 8.08 | 30 |
| 2008 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 66 | 47.8 | 82 | 3,155 | 9 | 13.64 | 13 |
| 2007 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 105 | 47.3 | 74 | 4,968 | 13 | 12.38 | 42 |
| 2006 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 81 | 44.8 | 66 | 3,625 | 9 | 11.11 | 22 |
| 2005 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 107 | 41.6 | 58 | 4,447 | 3 | 2.80 | 15 |
| 2004 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 96 | 41.6 | 81 | 3,990 | 8 | 8.33 | 25 |
Andy Lee: our analysis
2022 season: 17 GP, 67 PUNTS, 3,157 YDS, 2,740.0 NET, 18 IN20. WAR -0.3 (29th of 32) · PAL 5, very poor.
In 2022, Andy Lee, 44, posts a PAL Rating of 5 out of 100 (very poor), and his WAR of -0.3 ranks 29th among 32 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Passing: +0.1 (in wins).
A marked decline: his PAL was 35 in 2021, against 5 now; his WAR went from 0.0 to -0.3.
Advanced stats, 2022 Punters
NFL stats →2022 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular punters: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Punts
67
Gross average
47.1 yd
55th percentile
Net average
40.9 yd
33th percentile
Inside the 20
18
17th percentile
Inside-20 rate
26.9 %
8th percentile
Games
17
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2023 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
-0.1
80% of cases: -0.3 to 0.2
Games
17
WAR 2022
-0.3
Games played
17
The pace of the last three seasons (WAR per game, 60/25/15), pulled toward the group average, over the games expected from his availability in the last two, adjusted for age.
Trend
→ Stable (-4)
- 20210.0 WAR · 0.000 per game
- 2022-0.3 WAR · -0.018 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-34 · 40 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2022
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
62
Depth player
- PNT
- Punting
- 63
- DUR
- Durability
- 72
- EX
- Experience
- 99
Why these ratings?Hide details
- PNT — Punting : Expected points gained per punt
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2022
How we rate →WAR: the EPA (expected points added) of every play, above replacement level, shared among those who made it, then converted to wins (35.3 points = one win). PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from (in wins)
60% of the EPA of his throws to a receiver, 75% of his sacks, throwaways and scrambles, above replacement.
The EPA of his punts against the league average, and his share of special teams.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | Punts | Net | In 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ARI | 17 | -0.3 | 5 | 62 | 67 | 40.9 | 18 |
| 2021 | ARI | 16 | 0.0 | 35 | 77 | 51 | 41.9 | 12 |
Andy Lee: frequently asked questions
What are Andy Lee's stats in 2022?
Andy Lee has 67 punts with a 2,740.0-yard net average in 17 games in 2022.
How old is Andy Lee?
Andy Lee is 44 years old: he was born on August 11, 1982.
How tall is Andy Lee, and how much does he weigh?
Andy Lee is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Andy Lee from?
United States: Andy Lee was born in Westminster, SC, in the United States.
What team does Andy Lee play for?
Andy Lee plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL, at P, wearing number 14.
How good is Andy Lee?
Andy Lee produced -0.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2022, 31st of 32 players at his position in the NFL. His PAL rating is 5 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Andy Lee a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 31st of 32 players at his position in the NFL in 2022. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Andy Lee getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 35 in 2021 to 5 in 2022 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
Where was Andy Lee drafted?
Andy Lee was drafted in 2004 by SF, in round 6 (pick 188 of the round).
What is Andy Lee's projection for 2023?
Our projection has him at -0.1 WAR in 2023, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
