The fair catch kick is a rule in American football that allows a team that has just made a fair catch to attempt a free kick from the spot of the catch. The kick must be either a place kick or a drop
Elmer Oliphant holds the record for most fair catch kicks and attempts, with two goals on four attempts, all in 1921.
Super Bowl LI was an American football game played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2017, to determine the champion of the National Football League for the 2016 season. The American Fo
Fair catch kick
…for his knowledge and utilization of obscure football rules, declined the opportunity to attempt a 75-yard fair catch kick at the end of regulation in Super Bowl LI. Although kicker Stephen Gostkowski was able to kick the ball that far and the game was tied, Belichick felt the risk of a return touchdown by the…
NRG Stadium in January 2017
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was playing in a record seventh Super Bowl
New England running back LeGarrette Blount led the league in touchdowns (18) during the regular season
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the 2016 regular season MVP