Cowboys’ Brandon Aubrey scores second-longest field goal in NFL history

At some point, Brandon Aubrey will get a chance to set the NFL record for longest field goal. And it’s a pretty good bet that he will.

Aubrey has been outstanding since joining the Dallas Cowboys, and he had another highlight on Sunday. Against the Baltimore Ravens, Aubrey hit a field goal of 65 yards. That’s one yard shy of the NFL record, set by Justin Tucker. The next-longest field goal prior to Sunday was by Matt Prater, who hit a 64-yarder while with the Denver Broncos in 2013.

Even in a league with more excellent long-range kickers than ever, Aubrey stands out. He made a 66-yard field goal in the preseason in Las Vegas, and it would have been good from 72 yards, according to the tracker. In Week 1, he was supposed to attempt a 66-yard field goal, but there was a delay-of-game penalty. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy considered attempting a 71-yarder, but was dissuaded.

The Cowboys clearly think Aubrey can make them from at least 66 yards. It’s just a matter of being in the right situation to get him to go for the record-breaking or tying field goal. We now know he’s good from 65 yards.