Matthew
Wright
PK · BUF · Around average
- PAL
- 59
- WAR
- 0.1
- FG
- 15
2024
Matthew Wright
Buffalo BillsBiography
- Team
- Buffalo Bills
- Position
- Place Kicker
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 174 lbs
- Born
- March 22, 1996 (30)
- Birthplace
- Lancaster, PA
- College
- UCF
- Experience
- 4th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- 2025 Totals · 2025 (1 season)
- Houston Texans · 2025 (1 season)
- Washington Commanders · 2025 (1 season)
- Tennessee Titans · 2025 (1 season)
- 2024 Totals · 2024 (1 season)
- Tennessee Titans · 2024 (1 season)
- Kansas City Chiefs · 2024 (1 season)
- San Francisco 49ers · 2024 (1 season)
- Carolina Panthers · 2023 (1 season)
- 2022 Totals · 2022 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Steelers · 2022 (1 season)
- Kansas City Chiefs · 2022 (1 season)
- Jacksonville Jaguars · 2021 (1 season)
- Pittsburgh Steelers · 2020 (1 season)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | FG | FG% | 1-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2025 Totals | 4 | 5-5 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | Houston Texans | 2 | 4-4 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | Washington Commanders | 1 | 0-0 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2025 | Tennessee Titans | 1 | 1-1 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | 2024 Totals | 5 | 15-16 | 93.8 | 0-0 | 3-3 | 8-8 | 3-3 | 1-2 |
| 2024 | Tennessee Titans | 2 | 4-4 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2024 | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 8-9 | 88.9 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 4-4 | 2-2 | 1-2 |
| 2024 | San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 3-3 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2023 | Carolina Panthers | 1 | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 2022 Totals | 6 | 15-18 | 83.3 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 6-7 | 6-8 | 2-2 |
| 2022 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 4 | 12-14 | 85.7 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 5-6 | 5-6 | 1-1 |
| 2022 | Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | 3-4 | 75.0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| 2021 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 21-24 | 87.5 | 0-0 | 7-7 | 7-7 | 3-4 | 4-6 |
| 2020 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 4-4 | 100.0 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Matthew Wright: our analysis
2024 season: 5 GP, 15 FGM, 16 FGA, 50 LNG, 6 XPM, 6 XPA. WAR 0.1 · PAL 59, around average.
In 2024, Matthew Wright, 30, posts a PAL Rating of 59 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 0.1.
His strengths: accuracy (63, above average) and extra points (63, above average). On the other hand, range (31, below average) holds him back.
An improvement on 2022, when his PAL was 53; his WAR, though, went from 0.1 to 0.1.
Advanced stats, 2024 Kickers
NFL stats →2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular kickers: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Field goals made
15
3th percentile
Field goals attempted
16
Field goal %
93.8 %
92th percentile
Longest
50 yd
5th percentile
Extra points made
6
Extra point %
100.0 %
83th 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.
2025 projection
NFL trends →Projected WAR
0.0
80% of cases: 0.0 to 0.1
Games
3
WAR 2024
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 (+4)
- 20210.1 WAR · 0.007 per game
- 20220.1 WAR · 0.017 per game
- 20240.1 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
+4 · 28 y.o. · prime years
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2024
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
73
Established starter
- KAC
- Accuracy
- 77
- KPW
- Range
- 67
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 58
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, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEN | 5 | 0.1 | 59 | 73 | 15 | 93.8 | 50 |
| 2022 | PIT | 6 | 0.1 | 53 | 76 | 15 | 83.3 | 59 |
| 2021 | JAX | 14 | 0.1 | 53 | 77 | 21 | 87.5 | 56 |
Matthew Wright: frequently asked questions
What are Matthew Wright's stats in 2024?
Matthew Wright has 15 of 16 field goals made in 5 games in 2024.
How old is Matthew Wright?
Matthew Wright is 30 years old: he was born on March 22, 1996.
How tall is Matthew Wright, and how much does he weigh?
Matthew Wright is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 174 lb (79 kg).
Where is Matthew Wright from?
United States: Matthew Wright was born in Lancaster, PA, in the United States.
What team does Matthew Wright play for?
Matthew Wright plays for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, at PK.
How good is Matthew Wright?
Matthew Wright produced 0.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 59 out of 100: around average for his position.
Is Matthew Wright getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 53 in 2022 to 59 in 2024 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Matthew Wright's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
