5 NFL games end on game-winning field goals, most ever in one day

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On Sunday, a historic occurrence unfolded in the NFL as five games concluded with game-winning field goals in regulation, marking a record-breaking moment in the league’s history.

The victorious teams in these dramatic encounters included the Cardinals, Browns, Seahawks, Texans, and Lions, each securing their wins with perfectly timed field goals that left spectators on the edge of their seats. Notably, this remarkable feat shattered the previous record, which stood at three game-winning field goals in a single day. Additionally, it’s worth mentioning that one game was yet to be played on Sunday night, potentially adding to the astonishing tally.

Two of these triumphant teams, the Cleveland Browns and the Arizona Cardinals, found themselves trailing on the scoreboard just before their pivotal kicks. In a nail-biting showdown, Dustin Hopkins showcased his precision by successfully delivering a 40-yard field goal, propelling the Browns to a thrilling 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Meanwhile, Matt Prater’s poise and accuracy came to the forefront as he calmly converted a 23-yard field goal, ultimately leading the Cardinals to a hard-fought 25-23 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.

On the other hand, the Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, and Detroit Lions were locked in tied games before their respective game-winning field goals. Jason Myers etched his name into the record books by booting a 43-yarder, his fifth of the game, to secure a heart-pounding 29-26 win for the Seahawks against the Washington Football Team. Riley Patterson stepped up when it mattered most, connecting from 41 yards out to grant the Lions a thrilling 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Notably, Matt Ammendola, signed by the Houston Texans just this week as an injury replacement, exhibited remarkable composure as he drilled a 38-yard field goal, sealing the Texans’ hard-fought 30-27 triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals.

This unprecedented day of NFL action will undoubtedly be etched in the annals of football history, a testament to the skill, determination, and nerve of these remarkable athletes.

Source: AP NFL

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