Obscure Rule Allows Chargers to Score Rare Fair Catch Free Kick
In a surprising turn of events, the Chargers executed the NFL’s first fair catch free kick since 1976, showcasing a little-known rule.
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Los Angeles: So, you won’t believe what happened during the Chargers game! They pulled off something super rare—a fair catch free kick. It’s been nearly 50 years since anyone tried that.
It all went down on a Thursday night. The Broncos were trying to run out the clock but ended up punting with just eight seconds left. They got hit with a penalty for interfering with the returner, which gave the Chargers a chance to make a play.
Since time had run out, the Chargers could go for a free kick after the fair catch. It’s not every day that a situation like this pops up, but thanks to the penalty, they were in range for a 57-yard kick.
Cameron Dicker stepped up and nailed it! He kicked it like a kickoff, and boom—three points right before halftime. The last time someone made a fair catch free kick was back in 1976. Can you believe that?
Even JJ Watt was impressed, tweeting about how awesome it was. Broncos coach Sean Payton said they were ready for it, too. They practice these situations, and it paid off for the Chargers.
It’s not every day you see something so unique in the NFL, but this was definitely a highlight. Who knew a little-known rule could lead to such excitement?