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What is a fair-catch kick? Chargers' Cameron Dicker converts first since 1976
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker just did something no NFL player has done since 1976. What is a fair-catch kick?
Chargers score vs. Broncos with rarely used fair-catch, free kick rule
The Chargers forced a Broncos punt after Justin Herbert’s second interception in as many games. On the punt, Broncos cornerback Tremon Smith committed fair-catch interference on Chargers returner Derius Davis. That set Los Angeles up with the ball at the Broncos’ 47-yard line, with one untimed down remaining in the half.
What is a fair catch kick? Chargers’ rarest play in football, explained
Dicker attempted and completed the NFL's first fair catch kick since 1976. While rare (and Sean Payton swore on the broadcast that the Broncos totally practice for it), the fair catch kick is a rule in sports that allows the team calling for a fair catch to attempt a free kick (useful if there is no time left in a half).
Jim Harbaugh, Chargers take advantage of fair-catch kick: 'My favorite rule in football'
It's my favorite rule in football," Jim Harbaugh said of the fair-catch kick. The play helped jump-start the Chargers' comeback on TNF.
Chargers’ Cameron Dicker incredibly nailed the NFL’s first fair catch kick in nearly 50 years
Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker booted the very rare, 57-yard free kick right through the uprights to make it the first successful attempt in the NFL since 1976. Chargers kicker Ray Wersching is the last NFL player to succeed on a free kick, giving one of the strangest NFL franchises some really bizarre football history to be proud of.
Chargers mastermind coach was architect of historic fair catch kick
Ficken was retained despite the hiring of Jim Harbaugh, remaining as the Chargers' special teams coordinator for the third straight year. Before joining the Bolts in 2022, Ficken was apart of the Carolina Panthers special teams staff for 15 seasons as an assistant. He was able to become the Panthers' special teams coordinator in 2021.
Taking advantage of an obscure rule, Chargers’ Dicker makes NFL’s first fair-catch kick in 48 years
Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL since 1976 on Thursday night.
Explaining the NFL's fair catch kick rule from the Chargers-Broncos game
The Chargers took advantage of an obscure NFL rule with a fair catch kick against the Broncos on ‘Thursday Night Football.’
Chargers Players Were Collectively Confused About Fair Catch Free Kick
Cameron Dicker and the Los Angeles Chargers made history during Thursday night's 34-27 win over the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium, as Dicker successfully made the league's first fair catch free kick since 1976, taking advantage of an obscure rule. Dicker's teammates had no idea what was going on during the historic moment.
Chargers' Dicker makes longest fair catch free kick in NFL history
Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker made the longest fair catch free kick in NFL history at the end of the second quarter against the Broncos on Thursday night.
Fair-catch free-kick rule is Jim Harbaugh's favorite. Here's how many times it's worked in NFL
Chargers' Cameron Dicker made a rare fair-catch free-kick field goal from 57 yards out, the longest in NFL history. Only seven free kicks have been successful in the league.
WATCH: Chargers utilize obscure NFL rule to hit league's first fair-catch kick field goal since 1976
The game between the Chargers and Broncos got a little confusing toward the end of the first half on Thursday night when Los ...
Los Angeles Chargers score on ultra rare 'fair catch kick,' in first successful attempt since 1976
Los Angeles Chargers placekicker Cameron Dicker connected on a 57-yard free-kick field goal on Thursday, in an incredibly ...