Anders Carlson’s first career field goal: Good from 52 yards at Soldier Field

The first field goal attempt of Anders Carlson’s NFL career was good from 52 yards out at Soldier Field.

The first field goal attempt in the NFL career of Green Bay Packers rookie Anders Carlson connected from 52 yards out as time expired in the first half of Sunday’s season opener at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The long-range field goal gave the Packers a 10-6 lead over the Bears at half time.

Credit to holder Daniel Whelan, who caught a high snap from long snapper Matt Orzech and got down a clean hold for Carlson, who hit the ball well and made the 52-yarder with ease. The kick split the uprights.

Carlson’s leg strength is an asset. The sixth-round pick made a 57-yard field goal at Lambeau Field during the preseason.

Note: Carlson’s field goal on Sunday in Chicago was the first field goal attempted or made by a Packers kicker not named Mason Crosby since 2006.