It’s no secret the NFL’s new extra point is no longer a gimme. But now kickers are struggling not only to hit 33-yard extra points but everywhere else on the field as well.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, there were 13 missed field goals and four missed extra points in Week 4 alone. So what’s the reason for the sudden drop in performance around the league?
Former NFL kicker Jay Feely has some excellent insight into what may be occurring.
— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) October 4, 2015
This makes perfect sense.