Brett Thorson
#19 · P · Minnesota Vikings
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Touchbacks
Line 0
2026
0.2
Punt Return Yards
Line 12
2026
11.8
Average Punt Return Yards
Line 4.5
2026
4.6
Punt Returns
Line 1.5
2026
1.5
Punt Yards
Line 166
2026
166
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Touchbacks | Punt Return Yards | Average Punt Return Yards | Punt Returns | Punt Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25W | vs IND | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 75 |
| Oct 11W | @ NO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 131 |
| Sep 20W | @ CHI | 0 | 30 | 10 | 3 | 297 |
| Sep 13W | vs GB | 0 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 161 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | PUNTS | AVG | LNG | YDS | TB | TB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 39.3 | 48 | 236 | 0 | 0.00 |
Market ContextSample
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Total Yards
opened at 50.5
Cross-Book Comparison
Injury & Status History
A running log of this player's status changes — each entry links to the original source.
Brett Thorson — Active
Thorson missed Sunday's Week 4 win over Miami due to his hamstring injury. However, with a pair of full practices to begin Week 5 prep, he's probably good to go for Week 5 versus New Orleans. Thorson should thus reclaim his role as the Vikings' punter.
Brett Thorson — Active
Brett Thorson listed Active.
Brett Thorson — Out
Thorson will miss consecutive games due to the hamstring injury he suffered ahead of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The punter and holder was still unable to practice throughout Week 4 prep, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Johnny Hekker is set to be elevated to the active roster again for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
News & Status Timeline
Brett Thorson — Active
Thorson missed Sunday's Week 4 win over Miami due to his hamstring injury. However, with a pair of full practices to begin Week 5 prep, he's probably good to go for Week 5 versus New Orleans. Thorson should thus reclaim his role as the Vikings' punter.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Brett Thorson — Active
Brett Thorson listed Active.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Brett Thorson — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗Brett Thorson — Out
inactive
ESPN Injury Report ↗Brett Thorson — Out
Thorson will miss consecutive games due to the hamstring injury he suffered ahead of the Vikings' Week 3 win over the Buccaneers. The punter and holder was still unable to practice throughout Week 4 prep, and it is unclear when he will be able to return to the field. Johnny Hekker is set to be elevated to the active roster again for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ESPN Injury Report ↗Brett Thorson — Questionable
questionable
ESPN Injury Report ↗