field goal

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In the NFC divisional round against the Chicago Bears, he intercepted a pass in overtime to set up the winning field goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

James reached the points record earlier in part because Abdul-Jabbar played much of his career before the introduction of the three-pointer, but the field goal record is further testament to his longevity and prowess.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

The biggest of all may be the four-point field goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Vinatieri again kicked the winning field goal with four seconds remaining.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

Alan Wyles, a talented kicker who absolutely hated to kick, came in to try a thirty-one-yard field goal.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger