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NFL's obscure fair-catch free kick rule left several Chargers players totally confused: 'Is it two points?'
The Los Angeles Chargers took advantage of one of the most obscure rules in the NFL rule book on Thursday night when they successfully converted a fair-catch free kick during their 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos.
What is a fair-catch kick? Chargers' Cameron Dicker converts first since 1976
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker just did something no NFL player has done since 1976. What is a fair-catch kick?
Explaining the NFL's fair catch kick rule from the Chargers-Broncos game
The Chargers took advantage of an obscure NFL rule with a fair catch kick against the Broncos on ‘Thursday Night Football.’
Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night.
Chargers’ Cameron Dicker incredibly nailed the NFL’s first fair catch kick in nearly 50 years
The Los Angeles Chargers dusted off one of the most obscure rules in the NFL book to land a field goal before halftime on Thursday night. As the Chargers trailed the Denver Broncos 21-10, the team called a fair catch on a punt as time expired in the second quarter.
Cameron Dicker, Chargers Make NFL History with Successful Fair Catch Free Kick Attempt
As the first half came to a close, Los Angeles kicker Cameron Dicker converted the first free-kick field goal in NFL history since 1976, nailing it from 57 yards out. A rare fair catch free kick results in a Cameron Dicker 57-yard FG for the @Chargers 🤯 It's the first free kick FG since 1976! pic.twitter.com/yb0cyPuKnR
Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh’s favorite. Here’s how many times it’s worked in NFL
Chargers' Cameron Dicker made a rare fair-catch free-kick field goal from 57 yards out, the longest in NFL history. Only seven free kicks have been successful in the league.
Chargers' Dicker makes longest fair catch free kick in NFL history
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history at the end of the second quarter against the Broncos on Thursday night.
Chargers mastermind coach was architect of historic fair catch kick
Ficken was retained despite the hiring of Jim Harbaugh, remaining as the Chargers' special teams coordinator for the third straight year. Before joining the Bolts in 2022, Ficken was apart of the Carolina Panthers special teams staff for 15 seasons as an assistant. He was able to become the Panthers' special teams coordinator in 2021.
Jim Harbaugh exploits his ‘favorite rule in football’ to help boost Chargers
The Chargers execute the first successful fair-catch field goal in 48 years in 34-27 comeback victory that denied the Broncos a chance to clinch a playoff berth.
Jim Harbaugh says free kick is his 'favorite rule.' He's attempted it before in the NFL.
Jim Harbaugh made headlines everywhere for calling for a free kick after a punt fair catch on Thursday night in the Los Angeles Chargers' win over the Denver Broncos. It was so cool that it worked, with Cameron Dicker nailing for three points before halftime,
WATCH: Chargers utilize obscure NFL rule to hit league's first fair-catch kick field goal since 1976
The game between the Chargers and Broncos got a little confusing toward the end of the first half on Thursday night when Los ...
Obscure rule leads to Chargers making NFL's first fair catch kick since 1976
INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history Thursday ...
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One for the books: Cameron Dicker hits NFL’s first fair-catch kick since 1976
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL ...