Jaguars Kicker Sets New NFL Record Against Raiders
In a tightly contested game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium, Jacksonville kicker Cam Little etched his name into NFL history. The Raiders held a narrow 6-3 lead over the Jaguars at halftime during one of Week 9’s lowest-scoring matchups.
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence completed 12 of 19 passes for 100 yards and one interception, while Raiders quarterback Geno Smith connected on 14 of 20 throws for 113 yards and delivered a seven-yard touchdown pass to tight end Brock Bowers. Jacksonville’s Parker Washington led all receivers with 44 yards on four catches, and Las Vegas running back Ashton Jeanty led the ground attack with 38 yards across seven carries.
Historic Kick Before Halftime
The first half’s standout moment belonged to Cam Little, who nailed a 68-yard field goal as the second quarter ended.
His kick became the longest successful field goal in NFL regular-season history, surpassing Justin Tucker’s 66-yard record set in 2021.
Rookie Kicker’s Background
Little, standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 172 pounds, joined the Jaguars as a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after an impressive collegiate career at Arkansas. With the Razorbacks, he earned first-team All-SEC honors in 2023 and completed 82.8% of his field goal attempts — the best mark in school history.
Key First-Half Statistics
- Trevor Lawrence: 12/19, 100 yards, 1 interception
- Geno Smith: 14/20, 113 yards, 1 touchdown
- Parker Washington: 4 receptions, 44 yards
- Ashton Jeanty: 7 carries, 38 yards
- Cam Little: 68-yard record-breaking field goal
Author’s summary: Rookie kicker Cam Little broke Justin Tucker’s 66-yard NFL record with a 68-yard field goal, marking a historic moment in Jacksonville’s Week 9 clash with Las Vegas.