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The Chargers’ historic free-kick field goal came due to obscure NFL rule

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The Chargers coach earned his team a free three points when the Broncos punted as time expired, enacting a free kick rule that resulted in a 57-yard field goal.

It's the first time in 48 years that such a play has been executed successfully.

The last time a field goal field goal was attempted was in 2019 when Panthers kicker Joey Slye missed from 60 yards .

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