3 Special Teams Stats that were Solid in 2019, 2 to Improve in 2020

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Here are three special teams stats that were solid in 2019:


1. 22 in a row


Including the playoffs, Bailey made his final 22 field goal attempts to close his ninth pro season and second in Minnesota.


The successful stretch began in Week 8 against Washington when he went 4-for-4 on field goals and added an extra point on the way to garnering his first of three NFC Special Teams Player of the Week awards in 2019.


Bailey also made four field goals at the Los Angeles Chargers and at home against the Bears in a three-week span.


He finished the regular season 27-for-29 on field goals for a percentage of 93.1, which was up from 75.0 percent in 2018 (21-for-28).


Bailey continued his accuracy in the postseason, making all three field goals and all three extra points over the course of two playoff games.


2. 42.6 net average


Colquitt set a Vikings single-season record for net punting average with a strong 42.6 on the season.


He also became the fourth NFL punter — and second Viking (Ryan Quigley, 2017) — since 1991 to not record a touchback during a season (minimum of 40 punts). Colquitt is the only player to accomplish that feat and have a net average of 42.0 or higher.


The 10-year veteran punted in 15 games (Minnesota did not punt against Washington) and was the only player in 2019 with at least one punt of 50 or more yards in each outing.


3. 11 special teams tackles


Rookie Kris Boyd led the Vikings with 11 special teams tackles. Boyd's relentless effort as a gunner showed on punt coverage and while helping defend kickoff returns.


Boyd played 303 special teams snaps during the regular season and 52 more in the playoffs.


It was a great way for the seventh-round pick to adjust to the NFL.