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By Josh Katzenstein, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
The New Orleans Saints had among the most reliable group of specialists in the NFL in 2018 as the special teams unit thrived in nearly every category.
2018 FINAL ROSTER: Thomas Morstead, Wil Lutz, Zach Wood
INJURED RESERVE: None
2019 FREE AGENTS: Wil Lutz (restricted)
Morstead has been among the best punters in the NFL for years, but the Saints finally had a kicker who matched that standard.
In his third season, Lutz made 28 of 30 field goals, and his 93.3 percent accuracy ranked sixth in the league and the best in franchise history. Lutz also made 52 of 53 extra points, and his 98.1 percent accuracy ranked third among kickers with 20-plus attempts.
During the impressive season, Lutz made 26 consecutive field goals, breaking Morten Andersen’s Saints record of 25 consecutive makes. He also made a game-winning field goal against the Browns in Week 2. ...
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