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Cameron Dicker Sets NFL Record with Historic Fair-Catch Kick

Rare Fair-Catch Kick Leads Chargers to Victory Over Broncos

by pinkfloyd
August 13, 2025
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Chargers’ Cameron Dicker Makes NFL’s First Fair-Catch Kick in 48 Years (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Chargers’ Dicker Hits Historic 57-Yard Fair-Catch Kick Against Broncos - (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Chargers’ Cameron Dicker Makes Historic Fair-Catch Kick, First in 48 Years

In a rare and thrilling moment for football fans, Cameron Dicker of the Los Angeles Chargers made the first successful fair-catch kick in the NFL in nearly half a century. The 57-yard kick, which occurred just before halftime against the Denver Broncos, became an unlikely turning point in the game, helping propel the Chargers to a 34-27 victory.

What Is a Fair-Catch Kick?

The fair-catch kick is one of the NFL’s most obscure rules, and it rarely comes into play. The rule allows a team that has just made a fair catch to attempt a free kick for three points. In this situation, the defense must stand at least 10 yards away from the kicker, giving the kicker a chance to boot the ball through the uprights.

This unusual play is hardly ever executed because teams seldom find themselves in a position to attempt it. In fact, only five teams had tried a fair-catch kick in the 21st century, and none had succeeded since Ray Wersching made one for the San Diego Chargers back in 1976.

The Key Play

The opportunity for Dicker’s historic kick came after Denver’s Tremon Smith committed a fair-catch interference penalty just before halftime. This occurred when Los Angeles’ Derius Davis attempted to field a punt at the Chargers’ 38-yard line. Smith, who admitted to being “well aware” of the fair-catch kick rule, acknowledged that the penalty was a costly mistake.

“This is a dumb penalty,” Smith said. “The returner did a good job of selling it, even though he wasn’t going to catch the ball.”

The penalty moved the ball to the Denver 47-yard line, allowing the Chargers to attempt the rare kick with an untimed down. After taking a timeout, Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh opted to go for the fair-catch kick, and Dicker nailed it through the uprights.

A Special Moment for the Chargers

Dicker’s 57-yard fair-catch kick set a new record, surpassing Paul Hornung’s 52-yard attempt for the Green Bay Packers in 1964. It was also the longest fair-catch kick in NFL history.

The Chargers’ special teams coach, Ryan Ficken, has regularly practiced the play with the team, and it paid off in this crucial moment. Dicker said, “It was fun to go out there. It was fun to be in that scenario.”

Harbaugh, who attempted the fair-catch kick during his time with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013, was thrilled to see it executed successfully. “I was really happy… we took a timeout and got things dialed in. It was our chance,” he said.

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Chargers’ Comeback

Dicker’s successful kick sparked a momentum shift, as the Chargers went on to finish the game with a 24-6 run. The fair-catch kick not only provided the Chargers with three unexpected points but also helped set the tone for the team’s second-half rally.

“We talk about it every week, so it was normal for us,” Dicker said. “But looking over at [Denver’s] sideline, they were confused about what was going on.”

The Broncos’ Disappointment

Despite knowing the rule, the Denver Broncos were disappointed to be on the wrong side of history. Receiver Marvin Mims explained, “We all knew what was going to happen, and they executed it to perfection.” Broncos head coach Sean Payton also expressed his frustration with the missed opportunity, acknowledging the rarity of the play and the missed field goal chance.

“I’m disappointed,” Payton said. “The penalty put them in field goal position, so it’s disappointing.”

Looking Back at History

The most recent fair-catch kick attempt before Dicker’s was in 2019, when Joey Slye of the Carolina Panthers missed a 60-yard attempt in a London game. The last successful fair-catch kick was made by Ray Wersching in 1976 for the San Diego Chargers against Buffalo.

For Chargers players like Joey Bosa, the moment was surreal. “I was ready to get in the locker room, but I’m happy we had a shot,” Bosa said. “It was an important swing in momentum.”

In the end, Dicker’s record-setting kick not only added a historic highlight to the Chargers’ victory but also brought attention to one of the most intriguing and underused rules in football.

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