Nick Folk

Career StatsB+

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		78	85.0%
2025		16	96.6%
2024		14	95.5%
2023		17	96.7%
2022		17	86.5%
2021

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

This signing grades out as a smart signing for the Atlanta Falcons — the team is getting significantly more on-field production than what they're paying for. Nick's on-field performance ranks in the top 10% among NFL PKs, grading him as an elite at the position. His $4.5M average annual value ranks as below-market money for the PK market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting elite production at below-market cost, which is the kind of financial efficiency that builds roster depth. Nick is squarely in his prime, which adds to the deal's upside — the team should get multiple productive seasons out of this contract. The 2-year, $9.0M deal ($4.0M guaranteed, 44%) keeps the commitment short, giving the team financial flexibility to move on if performance drops.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Nick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Nick Folk is an 18-year NFL veteran and one of the most quietly reliable kickers of his generation, now bringing that experience to Atlanta. Earning a B+ overall grade, Folk remains a legitimate difference-maker at a position where consistency is currency. At 41, he defies age expectations and competes squarely among the league's top placekickers. Folk's calling card has always been accuracy, and his current 96.6% field goal rate tells the whole story — nearly 12 full percentage points above the NFL average of 85.0% and well above the elite threshold of 93.0%. That kind of precision is reminiscent of prime Justin Tucker territory, where misses become genuine news events. His season trend tells a remarkable story: back-to-back A+ grades in 2024 and 2025, with a matching A+ in 2023, signaling sustained elite performance rather than a one-year aberration. The only legitimate concern entering any conversation about Folk is longevity — at 41, Father Time remains undefeated, and Atlanta must plan accordingly. Still, there is zero statistical evidence of decline right now; this is a kicker performing at the apex of his craft. If Folk maintains this trajectory into 2026, he could cement himself as one of the most accurate kickers in NFL history by the time he hangs up his cleats. --- **Word count check:** Let me recount — that runs slightly long. Here's a tightened version of paragraph 3: The lone concern is age — at 41, durability planning is necessary for Atlanta. But statistically, decline is nowhere on the radar. If Folk sustains this into 2026, his legacy as one of the game's most accurate kickers is secure.

How Nick Compares at the Position

Nick Folk ranks 1st of 39 graded pks by performance. Nick grades out ahead of names like Ka'imi Fairbairn (B+).

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Fan Sentiment

Inside the Atlanta Falcons ecosystem, the take on Nick Folk settles at a B sentiment grade. The narrative around Folk has solidified as one of quiet competence and organizational trust—his two-year deal signals the Falcons view him as a stabilizing force rather than a placeholder, and the storyline of him drilling a clutch 56-yard game-winner against Atlanta before later joining the franchise has generated genuine positive media traction heading into the season. That framing stands in sharp contrast to how specialist signings typically play out; Folk's decision to leave the Jets for Atlanta is being characterized as purposeful and player-driven, which lends him unusual agency and credibility in a position group that rarely commands substantive coverage. His B+ performance grade aligns cleanly with this perception—he's not flashy, but analysts and special teams evaluators view him as a seasoned professional whose clutch history makes him a quietly valuable asset for a team with playoff aspirations. The Falcons' recent roster moves (defensive line reinforcements and secondary additions) reinforce the front office's win-now mentality, which only amplifies Folk's value as a dependable veteran on special teams. The sentiment doesn't soar to elite territory because kickers simply don't command that kind of narrative oxygen, but Folk's reputation as a reliable veteran entering his 18th season sits firmly on the positive side of the ledger.