Jaguars Kicker Breaks NFL Record Against Raiders
During the Week 9 matchup at Allegiant Stadium, the Las Vegas Raiders led the Jacksonville Jaguars 6-3 at halftime in one of the NFL’s lowest-scoring first halves. Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 19 passes for 100 yards with one interception. Raiders QB Geno Smith went 14 of 20 for 113 yards and threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brock Bowers.
Key Player Performances
- Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington led all receivers with 44 yards on four catches.
- Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty led the ground game with 38 rushing yards on seven attempts.
Historic Field Goal by Cam Little
The biggest highlight of the first half was Jaguars kicker Cam Little's 68-yard field goal as the second quarter ended. This kick set the record for the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, surpassing Justin Tucker’s previous record of 66 yards from 2021.
“That kick was the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, eclipsing Justin Tucker's 66-yard record set in 2021.”
About Cam Little
Cam Little, a 6-foot-1, 172-pound placekicker from Arkansas, was selected by the Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. In college, he earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and finished with an 82.8% field goal completion rate, the best in Arkansas Razorbacks history.
Author's Summary
Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history with a 68-yard field goal, breaking the previous record and showcasing his remarkable talent early in his rookie season.