The Dallas Cowboys found an unlikely hero in Week 2. Brandon Aubrey, the former software engineer turned kicker, drilled a 64-yard field goal as time expired to force overtime. The kick was the second longest of his career and tied him with Brett Maher for the most field goals of 60-plus yards in franchise history.
It was also just the fifth time since 2000 that a kicker connected from beyond 60 yards in the final 5 seconds of a game. Each of the previous four attempts won the game outright. For Aubrey, his 64-yard field goal extended the battle and gave Dallas a shot at survival.
Aubrey’s clutch kick saved us, serial legend.
From Software Engineer to NFL Star
Aubrey’s journey makes his performance even more remarkable. Not long ago, he was working in software while his wife jokingly gave him a vote of confidence watching RedZone. That vote has since turned into an NFL career filled with record setting kicks.
So good. So humble.
Cowboys fans have embraced his story, dubbing him the team’s “serial kicker.” His humility shines in interviews, and his accuracy has made him arguably the Cowboys’ most reliable weapon, ever since his memorable 64-yard field goal.
He’s their best player.
Historic Numbers
The numbers speak volumes. Aubrey now owns 4 career field goals of 60 yards or more. That ties him with Brett Maher and places him in elite company across the NFL record books.
Two 64-yard FG’s in his career. Rest of the NFL only had two 64 yarders in its history.
Fans marveled at the distance, with some suggesting he could hit from even farther. He is sooo good, I am sure he can make one from 75 easy.
Analysts agree that Aubrey’s range stretches beyond what most teams would even consider attempting. Brandon Aubrey’s prowess, shown by his 64-yard field goal, had Dallas stumble upon one of the greats in a league where consistency from kickers is rare.
A Cowboy Legend in the Making
What makes Aubrey’s story resonate is not just his skill, but the timing of his success. In an era when the Cowboys have been searching for stability at kicker, Aubrey has provided it in dramatic fashion. His 64-yarder will be remembered not just for its distance, but for what it symbolized: confidence under pressure.
I love how humble he is.
The NFL is filled with stars at quarterback and wide receiver, but sometimes the spotlight falls on a kicker who refuses to miss. Aubrey’s legend is still being written, but if his performance continues, Dallas may have found its next great icon with that historic 64-yard field goal.
