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Jaguars Kicker Cam Little Nails Two Impossible Field Goals

1/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cam Little, the Jacksonville Jaguars kicker, made two field goals with less than a 5% probability of success this season.
He kicked a 68-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders, with a 4.3% chance of success.
In Week 18, he added a 67-yard field goal against the Titans with a 4.4% probability.

History

Historical Context

The NFL introduced the two-point conversion in 1994, enhancing scoring strategies and emphasizing kickers' roles. Cam Little's 68-yard field goal against the Raiders on November 2, 2025, exemplifies the modern game's reliance on long-distance kicks, a trend that has evolved since the 1970s when Tom Dempsey set the record with a 63-yard kick, reshaping the significance of precision in football.

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Story summary

Cam Little, the Jacksonville Jaguars kicker, made two field goals with less than a 5% probability of success this season.
He kicked a 68-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders, with a 4.3% chance of success.
In Week 18, he added a 67-yard field goal against the Titans with a 4.4% probability.

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