Matt
Ammendola
PK · HOU · Very poor
- PAL
- 6
- WAR
- -0.1
- FG
- 6
2023
Matt Ammendola
#16PK
Houston Texans
Biography
- Team
- Houston Texans
- Position
- Place Kicker
- Height
- 5' 9"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Born
- December 11, 1996 (29)
- Birthplace
- Lansdale, PA
- College
- Oklahoma State
- Experience
- 2nd Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Houston Texans · 2023 (1 season)
- 2022 Totals · 2022 (1 season)
- Arizona Cardinals · 2022 (1 season)
- Kansas City Chiefs · 2022 (1 season)
- New York Jets · 2021 (1 season)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | FG | FG% | 1-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Houston Texans | 5 | 6-9 | 66.7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| 2022 | 2022 Totals | 4 | 5-7 | 71.4 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | Arizona Cardinals | 2 | 2-3 | 66.7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | New York Jets | 11 | 13-19 | 68.4 | 0-0 | 5-5 | 6-6 | 2-5 | 0-3 |
Matt Ammendola: our analysis
2023 season: 5 GP, 6 FGM, 9 FGA, 45 LNG, 10 XPM, 11 XPA. WAR -0.1 · PAL 6, very poor.
In 2023, Matt Ammendola, 29, posts a PAL Rating of 6 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.1.
On the other hand, range (3, among the weakest in the league) and accuracy (6, among the weakest in the league) hold him back.
An improvement on 2022, when his PAL was 0; his WAR went from -0.2 to -0.1.
Advanced stats, 2023 Kickers
NFL stats →2023 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular kickers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Field goals made
6
0th percentile
Field goals attempted
9
Field goal %
66.7 %
3th percentile
Longest
45 yd
0th percentile
Extra points made
10
Extra point %
90.9 %
13th percentile
Games
5
Regular season. Data: nflverse (play-by-play, snap counts), Next Gen Stats, Pro Football Reference. EPA: expected points added. CPOE: completion percentage over expected.
2024 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: -0.1 to 0.1
Games
5
WAR 2023
-0.1
Games played
5
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 (+3)
- 2021-0.2 WAR · -0.018 per game
- 2022-0.2 WAR · -0.050 per game
- 2023-0.1 WAR · -0.020 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
+13 · 26 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2023
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
35
Backup or prospect
- KAC
- Accuracy
- 35
- KPW
- Range
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 40
Why these ratings?Hide details
- KAC — Accuracy : Points over expected per kick, by distance
- KPW — Range : Success from 50+ yards
- DUR — Durability : Games played out of his team's, over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NFL
WAR and PAL Rating, 2023
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)
Points over expected given each field goal's distance, extra points, and his share of special teams.
| Season | Team | G | WAR | PAL | OV | FGM | FG% | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | HOU | 5 | -0.1 | 6 | 35 | 6 | 66.7 | 45 |
| 2022 | ARI | 4 | -0.2 | 0 | 35 | 5 | 71.4 | 31 |
| 2021 | NYJ | 11 | -0.2 | 2 | 47 | 13 | 68.4 | 49 |
Matt Ammendola: frequently asked questions
What are Matt Ammendola's stats in 2023?
Matt Ammendola has 6 of 9 field goals made in 5 games in 2023.
How old is Matt Ammendola?
Matt Ammendola is 29 years old: he was born on December 11, 1996.
How tall is Matt Ammendola, and how much does he weigh?
Matt Ammendola is 5'9" (175 cm) and weighs 194 lb (88 kg).
Where is Matt Ammendola from?
United States: Matt Ammendola was born in Lansdale, PA, in the United States.
What team does Matt Ammendola play for?
Matt Ammendola plays for the Houston Texans in the NFL, at PK, wearing number 16.
How good is Matt Ammendola?
Matt Ammendola produced -0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2023. His PAL rating is 6 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Matt Ammendola getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 0 in 2022 to 6 in 2023 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Matt Ammendola's projection for 2024?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2024, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
