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Green Bay Packers: 5 who’ve exceeded expectations in 2019

By Brian Sampson

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after a play against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 15: JK Scott #6 of the Green Bay Packers punts the ball in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – NOVEMBER 15: JK Scott #6 of the Green Bay Packers punts the ball in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 15, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

4. JK Scott

It feels a little odd to put a punter in this category, but there’s no denying JK Scott. Gutekunst was poked fun at when he used a fifth round pick in the 2018 draft to select the punter out of Alabama. The ribbing went even further when Scott had an up and down rookie campaign. However, he’s completely turned it around in his second season.

Scott has been an absolute weapon for the Packers this year. He consistently flips the field and pins teams deep in their own territory. He’s been able to combine booming punts with a hang time that allows his guys to get downfield as well. Green Bay has needed it, as he’s punted six or more times in three of their five games.

He currently ranks fourth in the NFL by averaging 48.3 yards per punt. The Packers are going to need more of that as they trudge through the tough NFL schedule.

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