Timeout erases McPherson's potential 67-yard field goal vs Packers

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson appeared to set a new NFL record Sunday when his 67-yard field goal attempt at the end of the first half at Lambeau Field struck the crossbar and went through the uprights, but the play was nullified after Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur called timeout before the snap. The would-be record kick did not count under NFL rules, and McPherson’s second attempt from the same spot came up short.

With one second remaining in the second quarter, Bengals coach Zac Taylor sent the field goal unit onto the field for a 67-yard try. Officials ruled the timeout was granted prior to the kick, removing the play from the books. McPherson’s first attempt hit the crossbar and appeared to sail through the uprights, but because the timeout took effect before the snap the result was void. On the rekick, McPherson lacked the same distance and accuracy, and the ball fell well short.

The longest successful field goal in NFL history remains 66 yards, made by Justin Tucker in 2021 indoors. This season’s longest outdoor field goal is 65 yards, and there have been longer kicks in preseason play that are not counted as official regular season records. That McPherson’s...