Cowboys run surprising draw to set up nuclear-legged kicker

Ribin Peter

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Most Dallas Cowboys fans likely thought their team had lost after Russell Wilson delivered an incredible throw to Malik Nabers, giving the New York Giants a late lead on Sunday. However, the game was far from decided.

Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey drilled a 64-yard field goal late in the game to tie the score and send the rivalry battle into overtime.

The drive began with a kick return that reached the Cowboys' 35-yard line. On first down, Dak Prescott threw an incomplete pass but quickly bounced back under heavy pressure from Giants defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux. Prescott then connected with Ferguson for a crucial first down, moving the ball to the 50-yard line right around Aubrey's comfortable range.

Known for his powerful leg, Aubrey made what seemed like a routine connection from well beyond the 50-yard line, stunning Giants fans and igniting the Texas crowd.

Watch the video of Brandon Aubrey's wild kick below:

The Giants threw the game away. In overtime, the Cowboys relied on Aubrey once again, and he nailed the field goal to win the game 40-37.

Check out Aubrey's game-winning FG in the video below:

 

Ribin Peter

Ribin Peter is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. While he started as a soccer writer, he now covers college football and the NFL. Ribin is especially captivated by the adrenaline rush that football provides and sees every play and rivalry through an unbiased lens.