BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 11: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens attempts a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on October 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
A 55-yard field goal is nothing for Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
Tucker was 23-of-24 on the year, and a 55-yarder that would pose a significant challenge to most NFL kicker was a piece of cake for the best in the game.
He’s automatic from anywhere with 60 yards. Hell, we like his chances from 65.
Despite Baker Mayfield’s heroics — and Lamar Jackson’s untimely absence due to so-called cramps — the Ravens were victorious in Cleveland, winning the game of the year so far and adding a significant blow to the Browns AFC North title hopes.
Somewhere, Pittsburgh Steelers fans are thanking their hidden Tucker shrine, as the Browns loss helps avoid a catastrophe…for now.
The Ravens are very much in the AFC playoff picture
With the win, the Ravens move into the seventh spot in the AFC postseason, one game better than the Las Vegas Raiders, who lost to the Colts on Sunday. Vegas and Baltimore will likely battle for that final spot until the end, with the Miami Dolphins also a 8-5 in the No. 5 spot.
The Ravens are a tough out come playoff time, especially if Jackson is playing as well as he did on Monday. All jokes aside, Jackson was excellent, setting a record for rushing yards by a quarterback in a Monday Night Football game. He’s just that dangerous.