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Chase McLaughlin Drills 65-Yard Field Goal to Set Buccaneers Record

The 65-yarder set his career high, a Buccaneers record, credited by NFL researchers as the longest outdoor field goal on record.

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Jan 21, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Chase McLaughlin (4) kicks a field goal against the Detroit Lions during the first half in a 2024 NFC divisional round game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • McLaughlin converted from 65 yards on the final play of the first half against the Eagles, cutting the deficit to 24-6 at halftime.
  • NFL researcher Jack Andrade notes the kick is the longest outdoor field goal in league history, one yard short of Justin Tucker's 66-yard NFL record.
  • The make stands as McLaughlin's personal best and the longest field goal in Tampa Bay franchise history.
  • Only three regular-season field goals of at least 65 yards have been recorded: Tucker's 66, Brandon Aubrey's 65 in 2024, and McLaughlin's 65.
  • The attempt followed two incomplete passes on fourth-and-4 as Philadelphia deployed a look with no defensive linemen, capping a half that featured a blocked-punt touchdown and multiple Tampa Bay three-and-outs.