The Chargers took advantage of unclear NFL rules, last successfully taking a free kick in 1976.

Is it really Thursday Night Football without some weird stuff?

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers game on Thursday. The last such event was back in 1976.

There were eight seconds left in the first half. Leading 21-10, the Broncos kicked the ball away, hoping to run out the clock and send both teams into the locker rooms.

Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker, 11, congratulates teammate Josh Harris, 47, after scoring the fifth goal of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Visit for the 4th Quarter at Sofie Stadium in Inglewood on Saturday 1 December 23 September 2023. (Will Lester/MediaNews Group/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin via Getty Images)

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The good news is that the clock has struck zero. However, the bad news is that Denver is being called upon to interfere with a fair fishery.

Of course, the second half cannot end with a defensive penalty shootout or a team kicking flag. So the Chargers have a chance. They were given a “fair kick” after the penalty moved them up 15 yards.

Cameron Digger was able to line up for a 57-yard punt without rushing. Without causing confusion on both sides, in fact, there is no need to break the ball at all. Basically It was as much practice as possible.

Cameron Dicker #11 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after kicking a field goal during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes, who was previously critical to CHIEFS’ tight schedule, will play despite an ankle injury.

Of course, Dicker succeeded. And instead of leading Denver by eight points entering the first half, it instead won 21-10.

In a ridiculous way The last time it was successful was “Fair Kick” dates back to 1976 with none other than San Diego Chargers kicker Ray Worthing.

It was the 27th fair kick in NFL history, including the postseason. And it is only the 7th time that it has passed the final round in a straightforward manner. The last attempt before Thursday was in 2019 when Joey Slye missed from 60 yards out.

Dicker’s kick is considered the longest fair kick in NFL history, surpassing Paul Hornung’s 52-yard kick in 1964.

Cameron Dicker #11 of the Los Angeles Chargers starts during the NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)

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There were nine unsuccessful attempts between the Chargers’ two free kicks, but this was the shortest attempt. It is not uncommon for kicks to reach 70 plus yards, as fair catches are usually made on the opposite side of the field.

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