Chargers score vs. Broncos with rarely used fair-catch, free kick rule
4 weeks ago

Chargers score vs. Broncos with rarely used fair-catch, free kick rule

New York Times  

By Daniel Popper, Nick Kosmider and Amos Morale III Los Angeles coach Jim Harbaugh dug deep into the football rulebook to bring the Chargers within one score of the Denver Broncos just before halftime with a fair-catch kick. Harbaugh opted to attempt a fair-catch kick — a rarely used rule that allows a team to attempt a field goal from the spot on the play immediately following a fair catch. The NFL’s official rulebook defines it as either “a drop kick or place kick without a tee from the spot of a fair catch in an attempt to score a field goal.” How does a team get to attempt one? Understanding the rule the Chargers utilized on the fair catch / free kick 📝 pic.twitter.com/RsHUj06jYm — NFL December 20, 2024 Has it been done before?

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After Cameron Dicker’s historic boot, Chargers get to meet ‘Quad Father’ of free kick
3 weeks, 3 days ago

After Cameron Dicker’s historic boot, Chargers get to meet ‘Quad Father’ of free kick

LA Times  

JK Scott holds for a field goal by the Chargers’ Cameron Dicker, who in Week 16 against the Broncos booted the first successful free-kick field goal since 1976. “From me to Ray,” the Chargers kicker said while tapping his chest, “let’s go.” Ray Wersching’s mustache has gone gray, as has the hair on his head, but 48 years after he …

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Of all the rules in football, Jim Harbaugh considers the obscure fair-catch kick to be his favorite. Cameron Dicker made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976, connecting from 57 yards right before halftime against the Denver Broncos. With the penalty, I thought it would happen.” The Chargers seized the opportunity created when Denver’s …

Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh’s favorite. Here’s how many times it’s worked in NFL
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh’s favorite. Here’s how many times it’s worked in NFL

LA Times  

The Chargers and kicker Cameron Dicker made NFL history against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night, earning three points at the end of the first half with the successful execution of a rare fair-catch free-kick field goal. The NFL rule book states that “after a fair catch is made or is awarded as the result of fair catch interference, the …

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos
4 weeks ago

Chargers make history with rare fair catch kick against Broncos

LA Times  

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker walks off the field at halftime after making a fair catch kick field goal as time expired in the first half Thursday against the Broncos. The Chargers ended an otherwise disastrous first half against the Denver Broncos with a rare fair catch free kick from Cameron Dicker that cut the Chargers deficit to 21-13 entering the …

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed
4 weeks ago

Chargers rally in second half to overcome Broncos, improve AFC playoff seed

LA Times  

Needing to bounce back quickly from a blowout loss last Sunday to not only save their playoff seeding but also reinforce Harbaugh’s first-year turnaround of the much-maligned franchise, the Chargers delivered a thrilling second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos, winning 34-27 at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The Chargers clawed back from a near-disastrous first half to secure their first …

NFL kickoff variations through the years and how it compares to other leagues
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL kickoff variations through the years and how it compares to other leagues

New York Times  

The NFL passed a controversial kickoff rule on Tuesday at the league owners meetings where the ball will be put in play at the receiving team’s 25-yard line if there is a fair catch on a free kick behind the receiving team’s 25-yard line. Here’s a timeline of notable changes involving ball placement and touchback/fair catch ball placement leading up …

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