Nick Folk Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 41
- Height / weight
- 6'1", 225 lb
- Experience
- 20th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.0
- Pos rank
- K20
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 4 at Saints, Mon Oct 5, 8:15 PM ET
Nick Folk Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Nick Folk's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: two mid-range starts and one bust.
- Week 1, Loss,at PIT,8.0,K13
- Week 2, Loss,vs CAR,3.0,K29
- Week 3, Win,at GB,10.0,K12
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 5,at NO,
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs BAL,
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs CHI,
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs SF,
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to Ks through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Nick Folk?
Folk is averaging 7.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 0 targets. That ranks K20, which makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues.
His quarterback has been Cooper Rush.
His best week was K12 in Week 3 at the Packers (10.0 points); his worst, K29 in Week 2 against the Panthers (3.0).
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Folk ranks among all Ks in Redraft Command.
Nick Folk 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Steelers | L 13–20 | 8.0 | K13 |
| 2 | vs Panthers | L 3–34 | 3.0 | K29 |
| 3 | @ Packers | W 35–14 | 10.0 | K12 |
| Total | 1–2 | 21.0 | K20 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
Ks like Nick Folk
Nick Folk Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Nick Folk in Week 4?
Nick Folk is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Saints, as the K20 in PPR total points this season (7.0 a game). Get the start/sit call for Folk.
How many fantasy points is Nick Folk averaging in 2026?
Nick Folk is averaging 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 10.0 points.
Where does Nick Folk rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Nick Folk ranks K20 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
What is Nick Folk's fantasy football role?
Nick Folk is the Falcons' starting K. He is averaging 0.0 targets a game in 2026.
How consistent has Nick Folk been in fantasy football this season?
Nick Folk has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 3.6 points around his 7.0-point average.
What is Nick Folk's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Nick Folk's floor has been 3.0 PPR points (Week 2, K29) and his ceiling 10.0 (Week 3, K12). His median week has been 8.0 points. See Folk's full game log.
Nick Folk Stats 2026
7.0
Fantasy PPG
0.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Nick Folk career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 7.0 | — |
| 2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126.0 | 7.9 | K19 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.0 | 7.6 | K23 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 128.0 | 7.5 | K18 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 138.0 | 8.1 | K9 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163.0 | 9.6 | K2 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 118.0 | 7.4 | K18 |
| 2019 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 8.1 | K32 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.0 | 6.5 | K36 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 6.6 | K21 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 7.8 | K33 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130.0 | 8.1 | K14 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 144.0 | 9.0 | K11 |
| 2012 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 6.1 | K22 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106.0 | 6.6 | K16 |
| 2010 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 125.0 | 7.8 | K6 |
| 2009 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 6.2 | K11 |
| Career | 229 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1742.0 | 7.6 | — |
Ks like Nick Folk
Nick Folk Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Nick Folk have in 2026?
Nick Folk has 21.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks K20 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Nick Folk have this season?
Nick Folk has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and no targets.
How many receptions does Nick Folk have this season?
Nick Folk has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on no targets.
How many targets does Nick Folk have this season?
Nick Folk has drawn no targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Nick Folk have this season?
Nick Folk has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Nick Folk averaging?
Nick Folk is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Nick Folk played in 2026?
Nick Folk has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Nick Folk's stats last season?
In 2025, Nick Folk caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards and no touchdowns in 16 games. That was 126.0 PPR points (7.9 per game), a K19 finish.
What are Nick Folk's career NFL stats?
Across 17 seasons and 229 games, Nick Folk has 0 catches for 0 yards and no touchdowns, for 1742.0 PPR fantasy points (7.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Nick Folk have in his career?
Nick Folk has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 229 games.
How many career receiving yards does Nick Folk have?
Nick Folk has 0 career receiving yards over 17 seasons, on 0 catches.
Nick Folk Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.0
FG made/g
1.7
FG %
63%
XP made/g
1.3
Across 3 games in 2026, Nick Folk has averaged 1.7 field goals, 1.3 extra points and 7.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Nick Folk has finished as a top-12 K in 1 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 2. The best week was Week 3 against GB (10.0 points); the lowest was Week 2 against CAR (3.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PIT9th | L 13-20 | 8.0 | 2/4 | 1/1 | 51 | K13 |
Week 1 · PIT · L 13-20 · 8.0 pts
How the 8.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CAR14th | L 3-34 | 3.0 | 1/2 | 0/0 | 41 | K29 |
Week 2 · CAR · L 3-34 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | GB17th | W 35-14 | 10.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 44 | K12 |
Week 3 · GB · W 35-14 · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One K1 week, one K2 week and one bust. For a kicker ranked K20 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between K12 and K29.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
K1 week at Green Bay
FG 2/2 (long 44). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Carolina
FG 1/2 (long 41). XP 0/0.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
FG 2/4 (long 51). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs Chicago Bears
View matchup — Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers
Nick Folk Game Log 2022
Games played
17
FPTS/G (PPR)
8.1
FG made/g
1.9
FG %
86%
XP made/g
1.9
Across 17 games in 2022, Nick Folk has averaged 1.9 field goals, 1.9 extra points and 8.1 PPR fantasy points per game. Nick Folk has finished as a top-12 K in 7 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 12. The best week was Week 8 against NYJ (21.0 points); the lowest was Week 16 against CIN (-2.0).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | FG | XP | LNG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA19th | 1.0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 0 | K31 |
Week 1 · MIA · 1.0 pts
How the 1.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | PIT11th | 4.0 | 1/2 | 2/2 | 28 | K24 |
Week 2 · PIT · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BAL20th | 10.0 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 50 | K11 |
Week 3 · BAL · 10.0 pts
How the 10.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | GB25th | 6.0 | 1/1 | 3/3 | 37 | K21 |
Week 4 · GB · 6.0 pts
How the 6.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | DET26th | 18.0 | 5/5 | 2/2 | 44 | K1 |
Week 5 · DET · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CLE15th | 7.0 | 1/2 | 5/5 | 19 | K13 |
Week 6 · CLE · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | CHI27th | 2.0 | 0/0 | 2/2 | 0 | K26 |
Week 7 · CHI · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | NYJ12th | 21.0 | 5/5 | 1/1 | 52 | K1 |
Week 8 · NYJ · 21.0 pts
How the 21.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | IND16th | 17.0 | 4/4 | 2/2 | 49 | K1 |
Week 9 · IND · 17.0 pts
How the 17.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | Did not play | |||||
| 11 | NYJ12th | 2.0 | 1/3 | 1/1 | 24 | K26 |
Week 11 · NYJ · 2.0 pts
How the 2.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | MIN1st | 15.0 | 4/4 | 2/2 | 46 | K1 |
Week 12 · MIN · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | BUF31st | 3.0 | 1/2 | 1/1 | 39 | K30 |
Week 13 · BUF · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | ARI7th | 11.0 | 2/2 | 3/3 | 51 | K6 |
Week 14 · ARI · 11.0 pts
How the 11.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | LV13th | 13.0 | 3/3 | 1/1 | 54 | K3 |
Week 15 · LV · 13.0 pts
How the 13.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | CIN8th | -2.0 | 0/0 | 0/2 | 0 | K32 |
Week 16 · CIN · -2.0 pts
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| 17 | MIA19th | 5.0 | 1/1 | 2/3 | 49 | K21 |
Week 17 · MIA · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | BUF31st | 5.0 | 1/1 | 2/2 | 24 | K22 |
Week 18 · BUF · 5.0 pts
How the 5.0 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to Ks across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven K1 weeks, five K2 weeks and five busts. For a kicker who finished K13 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 K31 · Wk 2 K24 · Wk 3 K11 · Wk 4 K21 · Wk 5 K1 · Wk 6 K13 · Wk 7 K26 · Wk 8 K1 · Wk 9 K1 · Wk 11 K26 · Wk 12 K1 · Wk 13 K30 · Wk 14 K6 · Wk 15 K3 · Wk 16 K32 · Wk 17 K21 · Wk 18 K22
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Steady in a loss at Buffalo
FG 1/1 (long 24). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Miami
FG 1/1 (long 49). XP 2/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Cincinnati
FG 0/0 (long 0). XP 0/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Las Vegas
FG 3/3 (long 54). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
K1 week at Arizona
FG 2/2 (long 51). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
FG 1/2 (long 39). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week at Minnesota
FG 4/4 (long 46). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by the Jets
FG 1/3 (long 24). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week vs. Indianapolis
FG 4/4 (long 49). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
FG 5/5 (long 52). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
FG 0/0 (long 0). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win at Cleveland
FG 1/2 (long 19). XP 5/5.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week vs. Detroit
FG 5/5 (long 44). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Green Bay
FG 1/1 (long 37). XP 3/3.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
K1 week vs. Baltimore
FG 2/2 (long 50). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win at Pittsburgh
FG 1/2 (long 28). XP 2/2.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Miami
FG 0/0 (long 0). XP 1/1.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Ks like Nick Folk
Nick Folk Game Log FAQ
How did Nick Folk do in his last game?
Nick Folk scored 10.0 PPR points in Week 3 at the Packers, a 35–14 win, a K12 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Nick Folk score in his last game?
Nick Folk scored 10.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Packers, a K12 finish for the week. That was 3.0 above his season average of 7.0.
How many receiving yards did Nick Folk have in his last game?
Nick Folk had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 at the Packers, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Nick Folk score in his last game?
Nick Folk did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Packers; his 10.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Nick Folk have in his last game?
Nick Folk caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 3 at the Packers.
What were Nick Folk's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Panthers, a 34–3 loss, Nick Folk caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 3.0 PPR points, a K29 finish.
What was Nick Folk's best game this season?
Nick Folk's best 2026 game was Week 3 at the Packers: 10.0 PPR points, a K12 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Nick Folk's worst game this season?
Nick Folk's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Panthers: 3.0 PPR points, a K29 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Nick Folk scored a touchdown in this season?
Nick Folk has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Nick Folk's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Folk's weekly results from any season from 2009 through 2025.
Latest Nick Folk News & Updates
Folk delivers K1 week at Green Bay
0 REC, 0 YDS (0 TGT)
10.0 fantasy points · K12
Folk caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–14 win at Green Bay.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20L 3–34 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Folk struggles vs. Carolina
3.0 fantasy points · K29 · 4.0 below his 7.0 average
Folk caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 34–3 loss vs. Carolina.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 13–20 @ PIT
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Folk solid in loss at Pittsburgh
8.0 fantasy points · K13 · 1.0 above his 7.0 average
Folk caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 20–13 loss at Pittsburgh.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Falcons Teammates News
Updates on Folk's quarterback and target competition.
- Drake London: Leads team with modest totals (opens in new tab)Drake London, WR. 20 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Bijan Robinson: Subdued production in ugly loss (opens in new tab)Bijan Robinson, RB. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Announced as Week 2 starter (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Expected to start Week 2 (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Active for Week 1 (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Cooper Rush: Back feeling better ahead of Week 1 start (opens in new tab)Cooper Rush, QB. 39 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Falcons
Ks like Nick Folk
Nick Folk News FAQ
What is the latest news on Nick Folk?
The latest Folk update, from September 25: Folk delivers K1 week at Green Bay. Folk caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–14 win at Green Bay.
How does the latest Nick Folk news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 10.0 fantasy points, a K12 finish, 3.0 above his 7.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Nick Folk Bio
Nick Folk is a kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, where he wears No. 6. Born November 5, 1984, in Los Angeles, CA, he attended Notre Dame and played college football at Arizona.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Folk in round 6, pick 178, of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on April 28, 2007. He was traded to the Tennessee Titans on August 29, 2023.
In 226 regular-season games since 2009, he has made 390 of 462 field goals.
Career Timeline
His career from 2009 on, where StatChasers' game logs begin. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Atlanta Falcons Current team2026–present
New York Jets2025, second stint
Tennessee Titans2023–2024
Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on August 29, 2023.
New England Patriots2019–2022
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2017
New York Jets2010–2016
Dallas Cowboys2009
College: Arizona
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Atlanta Falcons.
- SignedSigned with the New York Jets.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Tennessee Titans.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Tennessee Titans for a 2025 seventh-round pick.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Patriots on a two-year, $5 million contract.
- SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned to the active roster from the practice squad by the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned with the New England Patriots.
- ReleasedReleased by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- SignedSigned with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ReleasedReleased by the New York Jets.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Jets on a four-year contract.
- Re-signedRe-signed with the New York Jets.
- JoinedJoined the New York Jets.
- WaivedWaived by the Dallas Cowboys.
- TradedTraded by the Cleveland Browns to the Dallas Cowboys for DB Eric Wright and FB Deon Anderson.
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 6, pick 178.
Ks like Nick Folk
About Nick Folk: Bio FAQ
How old is Nick Folk?
Nick Folk is 41 years old. He was born on November 5, 1984. 2026 is his 20th NFL season.
How tall is Nick Folk?
Nick Folk is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays kicker for the Atlanta Falcons.
How much does Nick Folk weigh?
Nick Folk weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Atlanta Falcons roster. He is listed at 6'1".
What number does Nick Folk wear?
Nick Folk wears number 6 for the Atlanta Falcons. He plays kicker.
What position does Nick Folk play?
Nick Folk plays kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, wearing number 6. 2026 is his 20th season in the NFL.
What team does Nick Folk play for?
Nick Folk plays for the Atlanta Falcons as a kicker. He has been with the Falcons since 2026.
Where did Nick Folk go to college?
Nick Folk played college football at Arizona, after attending Notre Dame (CA).
Where is Nick Folk from?
Nick Folk went to high school in California, at Notre Dame, before playing college football at Arizona.
When is Nick Folk's birthday?
Nick Folk's birthday is November 5. He was born on November 5, 1984 and is 41 years old.
How long has Nick Folk been in the NFL?
2026 is Nick Folk's 20th NFL season; he entered the league in 2010. View his career statistics.
What teams has Nick Folk played for?
Nick Folk has played for the New York Jets (two stints), Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans and Atlanta Falcons. View his career statistics.
What year did Nick Folk enter the NFL?
Nick Folk entered the NFL in 2010. 2026 is his 20th season.