Jaguars Kicker Breaks Justin Tucker's NFL Record
During a tense matchup between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, kicker Cam Little made NFL history. By halftime, the Raiders held a narrow 6-3 lead in one of Week 9’s lowest-scoring first halves.
Game Overview
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 19 passes for 100 yards and threw one interception. Raiders quarterback Geno Smith connected on 14 of 20 passes for 113 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown to tight end Brock Bowers. Wide receiver Parker Washington led Jacksonville with 44 receiving yards on four receptions, while Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty recorded 38 rushing yards on seven carries.
Historic Moment
The highlight of the half came when Cam Little drilled a 68-yard field goal as the second quarter ended. This kick became the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, surpassing Justin Tucker’s 66-yard mark established in 2021.
“That kick was the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, eclipsing Justin Tucker’s 66-yard record set in 2021.”
About Cam Little
Standing 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing 172 pounds, Cam Little was drafted by Jacksonville in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft from the University of Arkansas. While playing for the Razorbacks, he earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and concluded his college career with an 82.8% field goal success rate — the best in program history.
Player Highlights
- Drafted: 6th round of the 2024 NFL Draft
- College: University of Arkansas
- Height/Weight: 6'1", 172 lbs
- College field goal accuracy: 82.8%
- First-team All-SEC in 2023
Author’s Summary: Cam Little’s record-breaking 68-yard field goal against the Raiders marks a new milestone for both the Jaguars and NFL kicking history.