He’s Got Range
This Bengals kicker gave teams a reason to fear him, as he set the record for most 50-yard FGs made in a season in the 21st century, with 12 of them in 2021.
In 2000, The Raiders made headlines, selecting this Polish placekicker 17th overall, 2 spots above ‘05 MVP Shaun Alexander.
Who is Sebastian Janikowski?
Throwing it back again to the Tuck Rule game, this HOFer nailed the game-tying FG, as well as the OT game-winner, after clearing spots in the snow, to propel the Patriots 16-13 over the Raiders.
Who is Adam Vinatieri?
This highly-touted kicker is the face of the position, rightfully, also the only active points leader for an NFL franchise.
Who is Justin Tucker?
Scott Norwood went infamously “wide right” in Super Bowl XXV, missing the potential game winning kick in a 19-20 loss to the Giants, kicking off a nightmarish run of big-game losses for this tortured AFC franchise.
Who are the Bills?
One of the GOATs, Justin Tucker set the record for longest made FG in NFL history, for this many yards.
What is 66 yards?
In 2019, this team made Will Lutz the second-highest paid kicker in the NFL, while he was a Pro Bowler in 2019, he kicked just 82.1% in 2020, he spent 2021 on IR, and then followed that up with a 2022 season that saw him hit just 74.2% of FGs before being traded.
Who are the Saints?
Justin Tucker’s record-setting kick was a game-winner to lift the Ravens over this team, 19-17.
Who are the Lions?
This Colorado All-American kicker is the most recent NFL franchise scoring leader to retire, leaving the NFL with silver hair, a ring, and the record for most consecutively made post-season FGs (20).
Who is Mason Crosby?
In 2018, the Bears hilariously watched their season doink away, as this kicker helped double our laughter with a missed 43-yarder to end Chicago’s run.
Who is Cody Parkey?
Almost a year ago today, this Colts kicker set the NFL record for most 50-yard FGs hit in a game with 4 of them, in a 22-19 OT win.
Who is Matt Gay?
After signing a 4-year extension in 2023, this Buffalo kicker hit just 82.8% of his FGs last season, causing the Bills to currently be working out 2 other kickers, actively evaluating this man’s future with the organization.
Who is Tyler Bass?
In the same 2001 Playoffs as the Tuck Rule game, the Patriots truly began their dynasty, as they won their first title with a 48-yard FG while time expired, in a 20-17 victory over this typically high-scoring team.
Who are the St. Louis Rams?
In the midst of his 18th season, this aviary kicker is the active points leader, ranking 15th all-time, despite not being the franchise points leader for any of the teams he suited up for.
Who is Matt Prater?
In 1998, Gary Anderson was perfect on the season, the 1st Team All-Pro went 35/35 on FGs and 59/59 on XPs. Up until the NFC championship, where he missed a 38-yarder that would’ve put this franchise up 10 points on the Falcons with just over 2 minutes left. The Falcons went on to win and help continue this team’s streak without a Super Bowl win.
Who are the Vikings?
One of my personal kicking GOATs, Cardinals’ Matt Prater has nailed 3 60-yard FGs, including a since-surpassed NFL record 64-yarder. Name 2 of the other 3 teams he has kicked for.
Falcons, Broncos, Lions
In 2016, this NFC South franchise took a leap on Florida St kicker Roberto Aguayo, selecting him 59th overall in the 2nd round, only for him to be out of the league after his rookie campaign.
Who are the Buccaneers?
On November 12th, 2023, an NFL-record 5 games were ended by a game-winning field goal. Name one of the kickers that participated in this record.
Who are Jason Meyers, Dustin Hopkins, Riley Patterson, Matt Ammendola, and Matt Prater?
We have mentioned one of these kickers already, but this other kicker is one of two to be in the top 3 all-time points leaderboard for two franchises in the same division. (Hint: NFC North)
Who is Ryan Longwell?
In 2015, true to franchise standards, Blair Walsh hooked a routine 27-yarder against this NFC West squad, to once again depress Vikings fans.
Who are the Seahawks?
While booting it for the ‘Boys in 2018, ‘19, and ‘21, this pre-Aubrey kicker earned the honors of the only man in NFL history with 4 made 60-yard FGs.
Who is Brett Maher?
In 2007, the Chiefs took UCLA kicker Justin Medlock in the 5th, playing him for just a singular game while in KC. The other two kickers selected in the ‘07 draft were taken a round later, combining for 491 games played, a Pro Bowl, and a Super Bowl (with one of them still active). Name either of these two other kickers.
Who are Mason Crosby and Nick Folk?
Over the course of a 25-year career, this Saints-Falcons kicker (also spent 4 combined years with the Vikings, Chiefs, and Giants) hit an NFL career record 35 game-winning FGs.
Who is Morten Anderson?
While the Ravens have their points leader active, 7 franchises have their 2nd place all-time points scorer still in the league. Name one of these Silver Medalists along with the franchise they’re on the leaderboard of.
Graham Gano (Panthers), Greg Zuerlein (Rams), Ka’imi Fairbairn (Texans), Will Lutz (Saints), Nick Folk (Jets), Chris Boswell (Steelers), Mike Evans (Bucs)
While still a backup, this Cowboys QB botched the hold for a potential game-winning chip-in 19-yard FG, tried to run for a score, and got stopped for no gain to put the nail in Dallas’s coffin, in a 20-21 loss to the Seahawks in the wild card round.
Who is Tony Romo?