Michael
Palardy
P · ARI · Very poor
- PAL
- 10
- WAR
- -0.2
- NET
- 508.0
2024
Michael Palardy
Arizona CardinalsBiography
- Team
- Arizona Cardinals
- Position
- Punter
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 185 lbs
- Born
- July 6, 1992 (34)
- Birthplace
- Coral Springs, FL
- College
- Tennessee
- Experience
- 9th Season
- Status
- Free Agent
Career history
- Arizona Cardinals · 2024 (1 season)
- New England Patriots · 2022 (1 season)
- Miami Dolphins · 2021 (1 season)
- Carolina Panthers · 2016 – 2019 (4 seasons)
NFL record
| Year | Team | GP | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% | IN20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Arizona Cardinals | 4 | 13 | 43.0 | 54 | 559 | 1 | 7.69 | 1 |
| 2022 | New England Patriots | 8 | 42 | 42.4 | 58 | 1,781 | 5 | 11.90 | 10 |
| 2021 | Miami Dolphins | 17 | 78 | 44.7 | 65 | 3,489 | 5 | 6.41 | 31 |
| 2019 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 75 | 46.0 | 62 | 3,452 | 3 | 4.00 | 25 |
| 2018 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 61 | 45.2 | 59 | 2,759 | 4 | 6.56 | 24 |
| 2017 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 71 | 46.0 | 63 | 3,269 | 4 | 5.63 | 25 |
| 2016 | Carolina Panthers | 7 | 36 | 42.5 | 56 | 1,531 | 2 | 5.56 | 13 |
Michael Palardy: our analysis
2024 season: 4 GP, 13 PUNTS, 559 YDS, 508.0 NET, 1 IN20. WAR -0.2 · PAL 10, very poor.
In 2024, Michael Palardy, 34, posts a PAL Rating of 10 out of 100 (very poor), with a WAR of -0.2.
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 2 in 2022 to 10; his WAR went from -0.4 to -0.2.
Advanced stats, 2024 Punters
NFL stats →2024 season. The percentile ranks the player among regular punters: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Punts
13
Gross average
43.0 yd
0th percentile
Net average
39.1 yd
3th percentile
Inside the 20
1
0th percentile
Inside-20 rate
7.7 %
0th percentile
Games
4
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: -0.1 to 0.1
Games
4
WAR 2024
-0.2
Games played
4
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 (0)
- 20210.3 WAR · 0.018 per game
- 2022-0.4 WAR · -0.050 per game
- 2024-0.2 WAR · -0.050 per game
The trend compares this season's WAR per game with last season's, weighted by games played.
Outlook, age included
-30 · 32 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
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
35
Backup or prospect
- PNT
- Punting
- 35
- DUR
- Durability
- 35
- EX
- Experience
- 86
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, 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | ARI | 4 | -0.2 | 10 | 35 | 13 | 39.1 | 1 |
| 2022 | NE | 8 | -0.4 | 2 | 46 | 42 | 37.3 | 10 |
| 2021 | MIA | 17 | 0.3 | 56 | 76 | 78 | 40.1 | 31 |
Michael Palardy: frequently asked questions
What are Michael Palardy's stats in 2024?
Michael Palardy has 13 punts with a 508.0-yard net average in 4 games in 2024.
How old is Michael Palardy?
Michael Palardy is 34 years old: he was born on July 6, 1992.
How tall is Michael Palardy, and how much does he weigh?
Michael Palardy is 5'11" (180 cm) and weighs 185 lb (84 kg).
Where is Michael Palardy from?
United States: Michael Palardy was born in Coral Springs, FL, in the United States.
What team does Michael Palardy play for?
Michael Palardy plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL, at P, wearing number 10.
How good is Michael Palardy?
Michael Palardy produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2024. His PAL rating is 10 out of 100: very poor for his position.
Is Michael Palardy getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 2 in 2022 to 10 in 2024 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What is Michael Palardy's projection for 2025?
Our projection has him at 0.0 WAR in 2025, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
