Jaguars Kicker Sets New NFL Record Against Raiders
During the Week 9 matchup at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little made NFL history. At halftime, the Las Vegas Raiders led the Jaguars 6-3 in one of the lowest-scoring first halves of the week.
Game Highlights
- Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 19 passes for 100 yards and threw one interception.
- Raiders quarterback Geno Smith went 14 of 20 for 113 yards and a seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brock Bowers.
- Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington led all receivers with 44 yards on four catches.
- Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty contributed 38 rushing yards on seven carries.
Record-Breaking Field Goal
The most notable moment of the first half was Cam Little’s 68-yard field goal as the second quarter ended. This kick set a new NFL regular-season record, surpassing Justin Tucker's previous 66-yard record established in 2021.
"Cam Little drilled a 68-yard field goal as time expired in the second quarter, breaking the longest successful field goal record in NFL regular-season history."
About Cam Little
Little, standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 172 pounds, was selected by the Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas, earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and finishing with the highest field goal completion rate in program history at 82.8%.
Author's summary: Cam Little made NFL history by kicking a 68-yard field goal, the longest in regular-season play, while showing promising talent since his 2024 draft selection.