Seth Udinski, FISM News
The NFL’s week 3 action saw two records set on Sunday – the longest field goal in NFL history, and the longest play in NFL history.
Justin Tucker, kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, etched his name in the NFL record books while giving his team a dramatic victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. With only 3 seconds left on the clock and the Ravens down by 1, Tucker stepped up to knock through a 66 yard field goal to end the game 19-17. The kick bounced off the crossbar and went through, sending the crowd in Detroit into shock and disbelief.
The field goal was the longest in NFL history, beating the previous record set by Matt Prater. Tucker’s field goal also kept him perfect in game winning kicks, as he moved to 16-16 in clutch situations.
JUSTIN TUCKER ARE YOU KIDDING ME.
NFL-RECORD 66-YARD KICK FOR THE WIN 🤯🤯🤯
(via @NFL)
pic.twitter.com/J01TL9DPNc— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 26, 2021
Ironically, Prater attempted an even longer field goal earlier in the day, in a kick that set up the longest play in NFL history.
Prater, who previously held the record for longest field goal when kicking for the Lions, now kicks for the Arizona Cardinals. He attempted a 68 yard field goal at the end of the first half in Arizona’s contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This would have exceeded Tucker for the longest kick in NFL history, but Prater’s kick fell short. The Jaguars set a return man, Jamal Agnew, in the back of the end zone, and Agnew caught the ball 9 yards deep. He then returned the kick 109 yards for a touchdown, matching the longest play in NFL history and the longest possible play in a football game.
Matt Prater misses a 68yd FG and Jaguars take it back 109 yards!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/Z0EGIjbfC5
— Alex. (@dubs4o8) September 26, 2021
Despite the dramatic play, the Jaguars still lost to the Cardinals, 31-19.
In other NFL news, Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach Andy Reid was hospitalized following the team’s 30-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Chiefs released an update on the health of their Super Bowl-winning coach. Fortunately, Reid appears to be doing well.
Head coach Andy Reid felt ill at the conclusion of the game. He was evaluated by our medical staff in the locker room and as a precaution was transported to The University of Kansas Health System for further evaluation. Coach is doing well, currently resting and in stable condition.