Matt Araiza
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Matt Araiza is a punter for the Kansas City Chiefs, aged 26. This season: Punts: 12 (Tied-29th); Gross Average Punt Yards: 52.3 (1st); Long Punt: 69 (6th); Punts Inside 20: 9 (Tied-8th). Latest: Kansas City re-signed Araiza to a one-year contract Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Profile
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- Position: Punter
- Number: 14
- Age: 26
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Born: San Diego, CA
- College: San Diego State
- Draft: 2022: Rd 6, Pk 180 (BUF)
- Experience: 3rd Season
Season
- Punts: 12 (Tied-29th)
- Gross Average Punt Yards: 52.3 (1st)
- Long Punt: 69 (6th)
- Punts Inside 20: 9 (Tied-8th)
Recent games
| Date | Opponent | Result | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct 2026 | vs LAC | W 22-6 | 2 | 53.0 | 58 | 106 | 1 | 50.00 |
| Sun, 4 Oct 2026 | @ LV | W 30-27 | 5 | 47.6 | 59 | 238 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Sun, 27 Sept 2026 | @ MIA | W 24-10 | 1 | 62.0 | 62 | 62 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Mon, 21 Sept 2026 | vs IND | W 33-30 OT | 2 | 54.5 | 69 | 109 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tue, 15 Sept 2026 | vs DEN | W 31-10 | 4 | 54.5 | 63 | 218 | 0 | 0.00 |
2026 Punting
| PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% | IN20 | IN20% | ATT | YDS | AVG | NET | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 12 | 52.3 | 69 | 627 | 1 | 8.33 | 9 | 75.00 | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 47.3 |
| Projected | 51 | 52.3 | 69 | 2,665 | 4 | 8.33 | 38 | 75.00 | 13 | 170 | 13.3 | 47.3 |
| Career | 130 | 48.6 | 72 | 6,318 | 13 | 10.00 | 59 | 45.39 | 52 | 584 | 11.2 | 44.0 |
Questions
What team does Matt Araiza play for?
The Kansas City Chiefs, as a punter.
How is Matt Araiza doing this season?
Punts 12 (Tied-29th in the league); Gross Average Punt Yards 52.3 (1st in the league); Long Punt 69 (6th in the league); Punts Inside 20 9 (Tied-8th in the league).