field goal
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After forcing a Bills fumble, the Rams set up a game-winning field goal that Buffalo blocked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Tyler Bass kicked a 45-yard field goal with 1:55 left in overtime, sending the Rams to a 37-34 loss before 73,882 at SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Giants scored two late touchdowns to force overtime but, when within range of a winning field goal, they ran the ball with Cam Skattebo, who fumbled to lose possession.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The concerns around the Manning-led attack became so severe on Saturday that Sarkisian elected to try a 53-yard field goal rather than go for it on 4th-and-2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Most of the records belonged to Antoine Thomas, but Erik Fisher was in there for the longest field goal, the highest field-goal percentage in a season, and the most extra points in a season.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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