Just when you think you’ve seen it all, the Detroit Lions (or their opponent) find a way to blow your mind, again.
This time, the culprit was Baltimore Ravens kicker, Justin Tucker who nails a NFL record 66-yard field goal as time expires to defeat the Lions 19-17. Just like Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints in 1970, a NFL record game-winning kick beats the Lions.
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As expected, the reactions came in fast and furious.
Here’s audio from the Lions radio broadcast on the longest field goal in NFL history.
Omg Justin Tucker.
Oh dear Lions fans.— Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) September 26, 2021
Former Lions tweeted through the pain, almost like seeing scars be reopened once again.
Justin Tucker are you serious… game winner record setting kick??
— Golden Tate (@ShowtimeTate) September 26, 2021
Oh my god. You can’t make this stuff up.
— John Schreiber (@johnnyschreiber) September 26, 2021
From the scene of the crime
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