Former Razorbacks Kicker Cam Little Breaks NFL Field Goal Record
Jacksonville Jaguars' second-year kicker Cam Little set a new NFL record by kicking a 68-yard field goal on Sunday, surpassing Justin Tucker's previous longest field goal by two yards.
Key Moments in the Game
- Little's record-breaking 68-yard field goal ended the first half and brought the Jaguars within 6-3 of the Raiders.
- He later tied the game at 23-23 with a 48-yard field goal with 16 seconds left in regulation, sending the game into overtime.
- Little then kicked the game-winning extra point after the Jaguars scored on their first possession in overtime.
- The Raiders scored a touchdown in overtime but failed a two-point conversion attempt, resulting in a 30-29 victory for Jacksonville.
Performance Highlights
Cam Little was perfect on the day, making all three field goals and all extra points. His powerful 68-yard kick from the left hash mark was well within the uprights and clearly cleared the crossbar, with replays indicating it could have been good from at least five additional yards.
"It is a kick that will get attention."
The historic field goal marked the first points of the game for the Jaguars and quickly became headline news, including during other prominent NFL broadcasts like the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills game on CBS.
Author’s Summary
Cam Little's record-breaking field goal and flawless kicking performance led the Jaguars to a thrilling 30-29 overtime win over the Raiders, grabbing the spotlight in the NFL.