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Chase McLaughlin ties NFL record for 2nd-longest kick
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven’t had much to celebrate in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles. But kicker Chase McLaughlin gave Buccaneers fans somet
The Eagles took a big 24-3 lead at halftime even though Barkley had only 18 yards rushing. But the Bucs' Chase McLaughlin kicked a 65-yard field goal as time expired in the half. The NFL record is 66 yards set by the Ravens' Justin Tucker in 2021. The Cowboys' Brandon Aubrey kicked a 65-yarder last season.
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