Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker set some NFL history on Sunday but has struggled this year
Add one more accomplishment to this Hall-of-Fame resume. According to Baltimore Ravens freelance reporter Kyle Phoenix, Tucker’s first-quarter 34-yard field goal was his 1,744 point, the most for a player ever in their first 13 seasons.
Justin Tucker has hit a bump this year in his extraordinary career
Regardless of what happens going forward, it is fair to argue that Justin Tucker is the greatest placekicker in NFL history. An undrafted free agent out to Texas, Tucker has been a staple of consistency at the position, with plenty of iconic moments to boost. He is also the only player still on the roster from that 2012 Super Bowl team. Tucker was a rookie that season and made 90% of his kicks in the regular season and 100% in the postseason during that iconic run.
2024 has been the first year the veteran has seen a noticeable drop in production. Heading into Week 13, Tucker ranks 37th in the league in field-goal percentage at 73.9% and 27th in extra-point percentage. The struggles have led to speculation from fans over Tucker’s drop in form this year. With such small margins in the league, this trend is definitely a concern for the Ravens.
The Ravens are in a crucial part of their schedule as they try to keep pace with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFC North. Baltimore is led by two MVP candidates in quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. Jackson is at a critical moment of his career where he can cement himself as the greatest Ravens quarterback ever. The only thing missing from the two-time MVP’s mantle is a Super Bowl ring—something that Tucker can help deliver should the all-time great regain his legendary form.
Dylan Fine focuses on NFL and NCAA Football for ClutchPoints, in addition to working on the meme team. Dylan is a graduate of Georgetown University and has covered various topics ranging from local politics in the DMV region to live sporting events in the Long Island and Rochester areas.
