Brandon Aubrey is making a name for himself with the Dallas Cowboys.
He has set an NFL record by successfully kicking 15 field goals of at least 50 yards in a row without missing at the start of his career, and he also broke a franchise record with a 65-yarder.
However, there is a significant issue for the Cowboys. Aubrey isn’t getting enough chances for shorter kicks, like those from 32-33 yards on extra points, especially since the team often finds itself needing to catch up.
Aubrey’s 65-yard field goal in the first quarter of a 28-25 loss to the Baltimore Ravens is now the second-longest in NFL history, just one yard shy of the record.
He also made a 51-yarder just before halftime, but the Cowboys (1-2) were down by 22 points before scoring three touchdowns in the last nine minutes. They tried two 2-point conversions but failed before Aubrey finally got to attempt a PAT.
“I just go out there and take what’s required of me,” Aubrey said. “Can’t choose the kicks you get, so you go out there and put them through.”
In his second year, Aubrey is tied for the NFL lead this season, making all 10 of his field goal attempts, with half of them being 50 yards or longer. Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Chris Boswell is 10 of 11 this season, hitting all four of his kicks from 50-59 yards.
“You feel like they’re just automatic for him right now,” said kick returner and receiver KaVontae Turpin.
Dallas was only trailing 7-0 when Aubrey made his 65-yard kick, just short of the NFL record held by the Ravens’ Justin Tucker, who kicked a 66-yarder on the last play of a 19-17 win at Detroit in 2021.
Both of these kicks were made indoors. The roof was closed at AT&T Stadium during Sunday’s game, allowing Aubrey’s 65-yarder to clear the crossbar by a couple of yards and still have room to spare inside the right upright.
