I remember it like it was yesterday. I was attending this NFL football game and it was a nail biter. Everyone was on their feet, anxious to see who would take the victory. As the sidelines got a bit quieter, one thing was certain: the game was going to be decided by a field goal.
The kicker was out, ready to make the kick that would either make or break the team they were rooting for. The kicker readied their foot for the ball and the crowd held their breath in anticipation. The kicker then sent the ball hurtling through the air, straight and true towards the goalposts. Everyone’s hearts stopped simultaneously… and the ball went through!
My whole body shook with excitement as the buzzer rang out. I couldn’t believe it. Has any NFL team actually won a game with just a field goal? Apparently, yes!
I couldn’t help but think of the pressure that was on the field goal kicker. It must have taken tremendous courage and unshakeable confidence to be able to make the winning kick when everyone’s eyes were on them. It was an unforgettable moment knowing that a single kick was responsible for the game’s outcome.
It made me wonder how many other NFL games have been decided by a single field goal. The answer is surprisingly many! In fact, it has become the go-to play for teams looking to win their game in the closing seconds. You can find cases when a single field goal has won a Divisional Championship, a Conference Championship, and even a Super Bowl.
In a way, a field goal is kind of like this definitive moment in sports. It’s the last resort play that teams have to pull out when all other plays fail. It’s a last ditch effort that can win the game – and it’s spectacular when it does.
Though I was rooting for a different outcome that day at the game, the victory was still incredibly thrilling and exciting to witness. One kick is all it took to decide the fate of the game – and it’s that exciting tension that has us all watching on the edges of our seats! It’s safe to say I was happy to have experienced an NFL game being won by a field goal.