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At 36 years old, Greg Zuerlein still makes it look easy.The strong-legged kicker accounted for what was arguably the Play of the Day in the 20-17 preseason victory over the at MetLife Stadium.Zuerlein's first field goal attempt of the summer came on the final snap of the first half in Saturday's preseason opener, and it was a 56-yard bomb that sailed through the uprights with at least eight yards to Marvin Williams Jersey spare. The Jets were able to spike the ball at the Washington 38-yard line with three seconds left and Zuerlein subsequently tied the score at 10-10 heading into the locker room.Entering his third season as a Jets, Greg The Leg has lived up to his nickname even during the back half of his career. Zuerlein has connected on 11 of 17 attempts from 50+ yards while wearing the Green & White.Also affectionately known as Leg-a-tron, Zuerlein is responsible for three of the four longest field goals in franchise history (only regular season games count). He nailed 57-yarders in wins over the and in 2022 before setting the team record by hitting from 60 yards out against the .Zuerlein defeated the Commanders in a wild regular season affair at MetLife Stadium on December 24, 2023, calmly striking a 54-yarder at the gun for a 30-28 victory."GZ, he never mi ses, so I wasn't surprised at all," said running back Breece Hall after the win last December. "I was walking on the field getting ready to shake everybody's hand. I knew he was going to make it."Greg The Leg seemingly improving with age, gives the Jets a special weapon that not every team has.More New York Jets News: Junior Bridgeman Jersey |
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