Chase McLaughlin unleashed a 65-yard outdoor field goal from the TB 47 against Philadelphia, eight yards longer than his prior career long, as the Buccaneers trailed 24-3 at halftime. The booming boot showcased rare leg strength in harsh outdoor conditions and instantly reshaped how fantasy managers view long-range kickers.

That 65-yard strike is the longest outdoor NFL field goal; the all-time 66-yard mark was set indoors by Justin Tucker in 2021, with Brandon Aubrey hitting 65 indoors for Dallas in 2024. McLaughlin’s feat underscores the upside for outdoor kickers in chilly or windy games and adds a notable data point for late-season fantasy planning.

Chase McLaughlin drilled a 65-yard field goal as the half expired, tying the second-longest in NFL history and giving Tampa Bay a late punch when the offense stalled.

Todd Bowles rolled the dice on fourth-and-4 from the 47, a gamble that paid off and shifted the game's early tempo.

This distance sits with the all-time elite (66 by Tucker, 65 by Aubrey), and McLaughlin had never hit 60 before this season.

With Philly up 24-6 at the break, the kick underscores how a single play can alter game flow and fantasy projections.

Outdoor long-range kicking dominated the weekend, with Chase McLaughlin drilling a 65-yard FG at the horn to cap the first half—the longest outdoors in NFL history. Brandon Aubrey added a 65-yarder and a 64-yarder at AT&T, signaling elite versatility for fantasy managers counting on big-kick upside in late-season lineups.

Beyond the kickers, the game highlighted a mix of block-heavy special teams and late-arriving drills: Eagles’ blockers (Jordan Davis and Jalen Carter) swatted Karty’s attempts, Baker Mayfield guided a decisive late drive for Tampa Bay, and Riley Dixon’s punt woes added risk for fantasy punt units. The week’s anecdotes also touch Jets’ Will McDonald and Rams’ Joshua Karty, plus surrounding stories about Cowboys, Giants, Vikings, Steelers and Lions shaping kick and defense streaming decisions.

Lions fallback to long-range kicks as Jake Bates eyes 60+ yard attempts after a 67-yard try barely missed wide left. Campbell insists Bates will cash in, noting practice-distance kicks exceed what showed up in game action; Bates sits at 4-for-6 this year with a long of 45 yards, suggesting occasional big-point days if opportunity and conditions align.

Sione Vaki's groin injury casts a shadow on Detroit's special-teams unit, with clarity pending in the next day or two while D.J. Reed returned to health and was seen finishing on-field duties late in the game.

Detroit also hosted Quinton Jefferson on a free-agent visit, adding a veteran edge presence with 28.5 career sacks, potentially altering depth charts. Across town, the Ravens’ Justin Tucker remains a reminder of the upside and risk in long-range kicks, a constant fantasy variable.