Fair Catches FC
FC stands for fair catches in football. Punts the returner caught after waving his arm overhead: he cannot be hit, and he cannot run with the ball.
How FC is calculated
Counted. The ball is placed where it was caught.
A fair catch is a returner’s choice between a safe spot and a chance at a return; fewer fair catches usually means more return yards and more risk.
What counts as a good FC?
Half of the 49 qualified NFL players in 2026 were at or below 5. Clearing 9.2 put a season in the top tenth of the league.
- Median
- 5
- Top 10%
- 9.2
- Leader
- 18
Qualified: 4+ games, non-zero, 2026 regular season.