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News in English (USA) / 20.12.2024 / 13:00

Chargers Make NFL History with Rare Fair Catch Kick Field Goal

In an unprecedented moment for the NFL, the Los Angeles Chargers executed a fair catch free-kick field goal, a rare play not seen in nearly 50 years. Kicker Cameron Dicker successfully converted a 57-yard attempt to close the first half against the Broncos, marking the first successful fair catch kick since 1976. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrated the play as his favorite rule in football, highlighting its significance and obscurity. This historic kick not only turned the tide for the Chargers in a dramatic comeback but also left NFL fans fascinated by the seldom-used rule.
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