At 36 years old, Greg Zuerlein still makes it look like it comes easy to him.
The New York Jets kicker with the strong legs was responsible for arguably the best play of the day in the 20-17 preseason win against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
Zuerlein’s first field goal attempt of the summer came on the final snap of the first half in Saturday’s season opener, and it was a 56-yard bomb that sailed through the goal posts with at least eight yards to spare. The Jets were able to put the ball at Washington’s 38-yard line with three seconds left, and Zuerlein then tied the score at 10-10 as he headed to the locker room.
Greg The Leg is entering his third season with the Jets and has lived up to his nickname in the second half of his career. Zuerlein has converted 11 of 17 attempts from over 50 yards in the green and white jerseys.
Zuerlein, affectionately known as Leg-a-tron, is responsible for three of the four longest field goals in franchise history (only regular season games count). He made 57-yard field goals in victories over the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears in 2022 before setting the team record with a 60-yard strike against the Minnesota Vikings.
Zuerlein defeated the Commanders on December 24, 2023, in a wild regular season at MetLife Stadium, throwing a 54-yard pass with the game remaining to lead to a 30-28 victory.
“GZ never misses, so I wasn’t surprised at all,” running back Breece Hall said after the win last December. “I walked out on the field and wanted to shake everyone’s hand. I knew he was going to do it.”
Greg The Leg seems to be getting better with age and gives the Jets a special weapon that not every team has.
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