Wil Lutz

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	FG%
Career		67	86.1%
2025		17	87.5%
2024		17	91.2%
2023		17	88.2%
2022		17	74.2%
2020

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Broncos landed a steal with Wil Lutz at $5.4M AAV, securing one of the league's more reliable kickers at a price that significantly undervalues his contributions. This B-grade CVI reflects excellent value for a solid starter who's proven he can handle high-pressure situations and consistently deliver from distance — qualities that are increasingly expensive in today's kicker market. At 30, Lutz is entering his prime years for the position, where experience and mental toughness typically peak, making the three-year commitment perfectly timed rather than risky. The $7.7M in guarantees provides reasonable security without handcuffing the franchise, while the back-loaded structure likely gives Denver flexibility if they need to pivot. For a team with playoff aspirations, locking up dependable special teams production at this price point is shrewd roster management that could prove crucial in tight AFC West battles.

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 Wil's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Wil Lutz is a 10-year NFL veteran kicker who has built a quiet but respectable career as a reliable placekicker, currently anchoring the Denver Broncos' special teams unit. Earning an overall grade of B-, Lutz remains a functional starter in the league, though his recent trajectory raises legitimate questions about sustained consistency. Among kickers with comparable experience, he sits comfortably in the middle tier — dependable but no longer elite. His current field goal accuracy of 87.5% sits above the NFL average of 85.0%, which is an encouraging sign of technical proficiency, though it falls well short of the elite threshold of 93.0%. That gap between where he is and where elite kickers operate represents the ceiling concern for Denver's coaching staff heading into critical situations. His seasonal grades tell a complicated story — a strong A- in 2024 followed by a regression to a C+ in 2025, suggesting inconsistency that wasn't as evident earlier in his career. Looking ahead, Lutz's trajectory is best described as a veteran in maintenance mode — capable of performing adequately but unlikely to recapture the consistent excellence of his prime years in New Orleans. Denver should monitor his performance in high-leverage situations closely, as those moments will define whether he remains a genuine starter or becomes a roster question heading into the offseason. At 31, the window to trend upward is narrow, but his above-average accuracy gives reason for cautious optimism.

How Wil Compares at the Position

Wil Lutz ranks 7th of 39 graded pks by performance. That slots Wil between Chase Mclaughlin (B) just ahead and Jason Sanders (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Wil Lutz enters the 2026 season as a veteran kicker whose reputation is defined by reliability streaks rather than marquee accolades, with his 98-consecutive extra-point streak serving as the most compelling narrative in his favor. His AFC Special Teams Player of the Week recognition following a win over the Chiefs provided a genuine positive moment that reinforced his value to the Denver Broncos' special teams unit. However, a pair of high-profile misses — including a 42-yard field goal wide right and a blocked kick — have introduced questions about his consistency at a position where margin for error is razor-thin. The public back-and-forth over whether the kicking team was lined up correctly on the blocked attempt added an unwanted layer of distraction, subtly undermining the cohesion narrative around Denver's special teams. Heading into 2026, Lutz is perceived as a serviceable but increasingly scrutinized veteran kicker whose job security could be tested if early-season performance does not align with his contract expectations.