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This moment was not just a footnote in the game; it marked the longest successful fair catch kick in NFL history. Generally, fair catches occur far from field goal range, which makes such kicks exceedingly rare. In fact, prior to this attempt, there had only been 26 recorded fair catch kicks in NFL history and the last successful one had been in 1976. The occurrence not only left fans in awe but also served as a bitter reminder for Broncos supporters, witnessing their team infamously make an all-too-familiar error that would haunt them throughout the game.
The last player to successfully execute a fair catch kick prior to this was Ray Worshing of the San Diego Chargers, showcasing just how rare and historically significant the moment truly was.