College Kicks of the Week, Week 1: Lucas Carneiro Walks Off Louisville in Nashville
Lucas Carneiro's 48-yarder as time expired beat Louisville 41-38 and leads College Week 1's best kicks, plus a 58-yarder at Pitt.
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The Kick After the Miss: What Recovery Really Requires
A missed kick is a result, not a verdict. See what 2024-25 NFL data shows about the next kick, and practical steps for kickers and coaches.
Why Kicking Feels Different: The Wait, the Precision, the Public Verdict
Kickers wait, perform one precise act, and get judged at once. Here is what the NFL numbers show and what a kicker can control.
Why Field-Goal Percentage Can Tell the Wrong Story
Two NFL kickers made 27 of 32 field goals in 2025, yet one faced much harder kicks. See why distance matters more than percentage.
The Hidden Team Behind Every Field Goal
Every field goal needs a long snapper, a holder, and protection before the kicker swings. Meet the unit behind each attempt.
Staying Ready When You Have Been Waiting All Game
NFL teams averaged two field goal attempts a game in 2025. Here is how kickers can stay ready through the wait.
What Parents Can Say After Their Kicker Misses
What parents say after a missed kick matters. Use these simple phrases, questions, and ideas for stats talk that adds no pressure.