Brett
Kern
P · PHI · Below average
- PAL
- 26
- WAR
- -0.1
- NET
- 1,900.0
2021№ 25 / 33
Brett Kern
Philadelphia EaglesBiography
- Team
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Position
- Punter
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 214 lbs
- Born
- February 17, 1986 (40)
- Birthplace
- Grand Island, NY
- College
- Toledo
- Experience
- 15th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Philadelphia Eagles · 2022 (1 season)
- Tennessee Titans · 2010 – 2021 (12 seasons)
- 2009 Totals · 2009 (1 season)
- Tennessee Titans · 2009 (1 season)
- Denver Broncos · 2008 – 2009 (2 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Philadelphia Eagles | 4 | 10 | 40.8 | 53 | 408 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 |
| 2021 | Tennessee Titans | 14 | 47 | 44.8 | 59 | 2,105 | 1 | 2.13 | 18 |
| 2020 | Tennessee Titans | 13 | 37 | 45.8 | 66 | 1,695 | 3 | 8.11 | 22 |
| 2019 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 78 | 47.1 | 70 | 3,672 | 2 | 2.56 | 37 |
| 2018 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 74 | 47.1 | 62 | 3,483 | 3 | 4.05 | 39 |
| 2017 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 75 | 49.7 | 74 | 3,728 | 5 | 6.67 | 28 |
| 2016 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 77 | 44.2 | 71 | 3,402 | 4 | 5.20 | 32 |
| 2015 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 88 | 47.4 | 61 | 4,175 | 1 | 1.14 | 34 |
| 2014 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 88 | 46.8 | 79 | 4,118 | 7 | 7.95 | 28 |
| 2013 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 78 | 43.4 | 63 | 3,386 | 2 | 2.56 | 32 |
| 2012 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 81 | 47.6 | 71 | 3,855 | 5 | 6.17 | 30 |
| 2011 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 86 | 43.6 | 64 | 3,747 | 7 | 8.14 | 31 |
| 2010 | Tennessee Titans | 16 | 77 | 42.9 | 68 | 3,302 | 4 | 5.20 | 24 |
| 2009 | 2009 Totals | 16 | 64 | 45.5 | 67 | 2,910 | 10 | 15.63 | 27 |
| 2009 | Tennessee Titans | 10 | 37 | 45.0 | 67 | 1,665 | 4 | 10.81 | 18 |
| 2009 | Denver Broncos | 6 | 27 | 46.1 | 64 | 1,245 | 6 | 22.22 | 9 |
| 2008 | Denver Broncos | 16 | 46 | 46.7 | 64 | 2,150 | 4 | 8.70 | 13 |
Brett Kern: our analysis
2021 season: 14 GP, 47 PUNTS, 2,105 YDS, 1,900.0 NET, 18 IN20. WAR -0.1 (25th of 33) · PAL 26, below average.
In 2021, Brett Kern, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 26 out of 100 (below average), and his WAR of -0.1 ranks 25th among 33 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Advanced stats, 2021 Punters
NFL stats →2021 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular punters: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Punts
47
Gross average
44.8 yd
35th percentile
Net average
40.4 yd
41th percentile
Inside the 20
18
30th percentile
Inside-20 rate
38.3 %
62th percentile
Games
14
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2022 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.3
Games
14
WAR 2021
-0.1
Games played
14
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)
- 2021-0.1 WAR · -0.007 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-34 · 35 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
70
Established starter
- PNT
- Punting
- 71
- DUR
- Durability
- 62
- EX
- Experience
- 95
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, 2021
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)
The EPA of his punts against the league average, and his share of special teams.
Brett Kern: frequently asked questions
What are Brett Kern's stats in 2021?
Brett Kern has 47 punts with a 1,900.0-yard net average in 14 games in 2021.
How old is Brett Kern?
Brett Kern is 40 years old: he was born on February 17, 1986.
How tall is Brett Kern, and how much does he weigh?
Brett Kern is 6'2" (188 cm) and weighs 214 lb (97 kg).
Where is Brett Kern from?
United States: Brett Kern was born in Grand Island, NY, in the United States.
What team does Brett Kern play for?
Brett Kern plays for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL, at P, wearing number 13.
How good is Brett Kern?
Brett Kern produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021, 25th of 33 players at his position in the NFL. His PAL rating is 26 out of 100: below average for his position.
Is Brett Kern a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 25th of 33 players at his position in the NFL in 2021. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What is Brett Kern's projection for 2022?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2022, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
