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An under-the-radar problem for the Vikings? Punting

Vikings punter Britton Colquitt needed one season to break a franchise record that had stood since Bobby Walden set it 55 seasons earlier.

Known more for how his soft hands and calm demeanor as a holder righted kicker Dan Bailey's wayward career, Colquitt also was a darn good punter upon his arrival in Minnesota 13 months ago.

His 42.6-yard net average was the best of his 10 seasons and .8 better than Walden's franchise mark from 1964. Colquitt was the only NFL punter with more than 11 attempts to not have a touchback during the 2019 regular season.