The all-time great NFL kicker who suddenly can't make field goals

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was the most accurate kicker in league history — now he's costing his team games.

In what would eventually prove to be a tight, 1990s-esque, cold weather, low-scoring thriller between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, momentum appeared to be shifting toward the Ravens late in the first quarter.

Baltimore was lucky to be trailing only 3-0 after a fumble and missed field goal on two of its first three drives. But the defense had just stuffed the Steelers on a 4th-and-1 run, setting up the offense with great field position.

The Ravens were only able to pick up 14 yards after the turnover on downs. Fortunately, they had set up their kicker — the second-most accurate in NFL history — for a 50-yard field goal to tie the game.

Except he missed for the second straight time, keeping Pittsburgh in front.

The Ravens ultimately fell to 7-4 after a hard-fought, 18-16 loss to their bitter rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, on Sunday. It was a game with massive implications, as the winner would take over first place in the AFC North — and thus be in the driver’s seat to host a playoff game.

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/justin-tucker-nfl-ravens-field-goal-kicker-rcna180678

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