As the third quarter of their Week 4 clash gets underway, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have largely struggled against the visiting Philadelphia Eagles. At the moment, the Eagles hold a 24-6 lead, as the Buccaneers’ offense has been kept in check for the most part. However, a pair of field goals from veteran kicker Chase McLaughlin have put the Bucs on the board.
Most notable was McLaughlin’s 65-yard field goal as the first half ended. The sports site enthusiastically reported, *“Chase McLaughlin DRILLS the 65-yard FG”* — the second-longest field goal in NFL history!
McLaughlin’s 65-yarder surpassed former Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant’s 62-yard make against the Eagles back in 2006, making it the longest field goal in franchise history. With Tampa Bay’s offense sputtering for most of the first half, the kick provided a much-needed jolt of life to the unit.
However, that momentum might have already worn off. Following an excellent punt return by Kam Johnson, the Bucs turned the ball over on downs, halting any potential drive.
The question remains: can McLaughlin’s strong leg keep the Buccaneers in this high-stakes clash, or will it not be enough against a potent Eagles offense? Fans will be watching closely as the second half unfolds.
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