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Football · Scoring

Field goal

A kick through the goalposts worth three points. Teams often try one when they are close enough to score but have not reached the end zone.

In a sentence

“A field goal can turn a 24–24 tie into a 27–24 lead.”

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A last-minute kick makes the difference.

KC
Kansas City Chiefs
27🏆
BAL
Baltimore Ravens
24😭
Final score
The highlights

Kansas City broke a tie with a field goal in the final minute. Baltimore had one more possession but could not get close enough to score. The teams had traded the lead twice in the second half.

Players to know

Patrick Mahomes led the final scoring drive. Lamar Jackson kept Baltimore in the game with a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Talking points you can use

Nobody will be the wiser
  • “How about that field goal in the final minute? Kansas City breaks the tie and wins 27–24.”
  • “Mahomes led the last scoring drive. Baltimore got the ball back but couldn’t get close enough to score.”
  • “Jackson’s fourth-quarter touchdown kept Baltimore in it. That one came down to the last possession.”
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