Tennessee Titans kicker Nick Folk set an NFL record when he made a field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 on Thursday night.
After the Titans’ first offensive series stalled, Folk came on for a 36-yard field goal, which he converted to cut the Steelers’ lead to 7-3.
The successful attempt was Folk’s 71st consecutive field goal made under 40 yards, breaking an NFL record held by the Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker. Folk tacked on another field goal in the game to bring the record up to 72.
The Titans have struck gold with Folk, whom they traded for prior to the 2023 season. The 38-year-old has now made all 17 of his attempts this season, including three from 50-plus yards.
Folk's FG is good and he now holds the NFL record for most consecutive field goals under 40 yards (71).
— The Titans Wire (@TheTitansWire) November 3, 2023
Tennessee has had its fair share of issues at kicker over the last handful of years. Even when the Titans had a bit of stability with Randy Bullock the past few years, he struggled with longer kicks.
Folk has checked every box through eight games.
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