Patriots miss one of the most disastrous field-goal attempts in Super Bowl history
It may have came early in the game, but considering how tight most Super Bowls are, Stephen Gostkowski’s missed field goal could end up haunting the Patriots.
While 26-yard field goals are usually chip shots, this attempt went very wrong from the start.
A low snap was bobbled by the holder. Gostkowski was forced to delay his approach and ended up shanking the ball of the left upright.
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Stephen Gostkowski's 26-yard missed field goal was the shortest missed FG in the Super Bowl since Morten Andersen missed a 26-yarder in Super Bowl XXXIII. pic.twitter.com/1hKY260Tgf
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) February 5, 2018
Stephen Gostkowski's 26-yard miss is tied for the 3rd-shortest missed field goal in the Super Bowl
Mike Cofer (19-yard miss for SF in SB XXIII) and Rich Karlis (23-yard miss for DEN in SB XXI) missed from shorter
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) February 5, 2018
The Eagles led the game 9-3 at the time and added another touchdown to take a 15-3 lead.
After the ensuing drive, New England added a field goal to cut the lead to 15-6.
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