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2021 NFL Upright and Crossbar Misses Leaders

Kicks that struck the left upright, right upright or crossbar and did not go in, often called doinks. They are near-misses that are counted as misses.

A doink is close to luck in either direction, so treat a high count as a curiosity. In 2021, Mason Crosby (2) led NFL kickers in upright and crossbar misses, ahead of Jason Sanders (2) and Matt Ammendola (2). 13 kickers qualify.

Final 2021 regular-season numbers, updated October 23, 2026.

RkPlayerTeamDoinksFGFG%LNG50+MAKE
1Mason CrosbyGreen Bay Packers225-3473.5%543-4−3.97
2Jason SandersMiami Dolphins223-3174.2%512-6−2.03
3Matt AmmendolaNew York Jets213-1968.4%490-3−3.28
4Daniel CarlsonLas Vegas Raiders140-4393.0%566-7+2.90
5Nick FolkNew England Patriots136-3992.3%535-8+3.54
6Matt PraterArizona Cardinals130-3781.1%627-10−0.52
7Greg ZuerleinDallas Cowboys129-3582.9%562-5−0.04
8Evan McPhersonCincinnati Bengals128-3384.8%589-11+1.92
9Tyler BassBuffalo Bills128-3287.5%572-4+0.14
10Randy BullockTennessee Titans126-3183.9%511-1−0.49
11Matthew WrightJacksonville Jaguars121-2487.5%564-6+0.78
12Chase McLaughlinCleveland Browns115-2171.4%574-4−1.65
13Tristan VizcainoLos Angeles Chargers16-785.7%460-0−0.41

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Upright and Crossbar Misses in other seasons: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

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