Ravens' Justin Tucker nails NFL-record field goal as time expires in win vs. Lions
Tucker nailed a record-breaking 66-yard field goal that bounced off the crossbar and through the uprights as time expired to lead the Ravens
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Justin Tucker nailed a record-breaking 66-yard field goal that bounced off the crossbar and through the uprights as time expired to lead the Baltimore Ravens to an improbable 19-17 comeback victory over the Detroit Lions Sunday.
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Arizona Cardinals kicker Matt Prater previously held the league’s field-goal record when he hit a 64-yarder for the Denver Broncos against the San Francisco 49ers in a game Dec. 8, 2013.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}To set up the game-winner, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with wideout Sammy Watkins on a 36-yard pass and catch on fourth-and-19 with seven seconds left in the game. Jackson followed that up with a spike and then threw the ball away before Tucker's kick.
The last time the Ravens played in Detroit, Tucker hit a game-winning field goal as time expired from 61 yards to lead Baltimore to a victory on Monday Night Football.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Baltimore (2-1) went into the fourth quarter with a 16-7 lead and found itself trailing in the final minute. Jackson completed 16 of 31 for a season-high 287 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
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Tight end Mark Andrews had five receptions for 109 yards for the Ravens, who have won 11 straight games against NFC opponents.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Lions (0-3) quarterback Jared Goff was 22 of 30 for 217 yards, and running back D’Andre Swift had 107 yards total offense and a score.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.