Brandon Aubrey just keeps rewriting the script for what we expect from an NFL kicker - and on Thursday night in Detroit, he added another chapter to what’s becoming a historic season.
In a high-stakes Week 14 showdown against the Lions at Ford Field, Aubrey drilled a 63-yard field goal in the third quarter, cutting Dallas’ deficit from 11 points down to eight with just under three minutes left in the period. It wasn’t just a clutch kick - it was a record-setter.
That bomb marked Aubrey’s third made field goal from 60 yards or more this season, setting a new NFL record for the most 60-plus-yard field goals in a single year. That’s not just impressive - that’s historic leg power paired with consistent execution, and it’s giving Dallas a legitimate weapon few teams can match.
Let’s rewind the tape a bit. Aubrey first announced his long-range arrival back in Week 2 against the Giants in Arlington, when he went a perfect 4-for-4 on field goals, including a 64-yarder that turned heads across the league.
Then, in Week 7, he did it again - this time hitting from 61 yards out against the Commanders. And now, with a 63-yarder in a tight game on the road, he’s officially made it a trend.
What makes Aubrey’s run so remarkable isn’t just the distance - it’s the consistency. Hitting one kick from 60-plus is hard enough.
Doing it three times in a season, in pressure situations, is a testament to both his technique and his mental toughness. It’s the kind of reliability that gives a coaching staff confidence to send him out there, even when the odds aren’t exactly in the kicker’s favor.
Of course, as much as Aubrey’s range is an asset, the Cowboys know they can’t lean on it too heavily. Field goals are nice - but touchdowns are better. While Aubrey’s leg keeps drives from ending empty-handed, Dallas still needs to finish in the red zone if they want to make noise in the postseason.
Still, having a kicker who can flip the scoreboard from beyond 60 yards out changes the calculus. It stretches the field, forces defenses to stay honest, and gives the offense a wider margin for error. In a league where games are often decided by a handful of plays, Aubrey’s right foot is proving to be a difference-maker.
Three kicks. Sixty yards or more.
One NFL record. And a whole lot of confidence for the Cowboys every time they cross midfield.