The Houston Texans had to turn to an emergency kicker in their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and that kicker delivered in a huge way.
Veteran running back Dare Ogunbowale had to handle kicking duties for the Texans after kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn suffered a quad injury in the first half. Houston went for two on all of their touchdowns after Fairbairn exited, but there was a situation midway through the fourth quarter where they had to attempt a short field goal.
Facing 4th-and-goal from the 11 with the game tied 30-30, the Texans called on Ogunbowale to attempt a 29-yard field goal. The veteran back split the uprights to give Houston a 33-30 lead.
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The kick made Ogunbowale the first non-kicker to convert a field goal in an NFL game since former wide receiver Wes Welker accomplished the feat with the Miami Dolphins in 2004.
Ogunbowale also held his own with kickoffs.
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Ogunbowale’s improbable heroics helped the Texans come away with a thrilling win. Baker Mayfield threw a go-ahead touchdown to Cade Otton with just 46 seconds remaining, but rookie CJ Stroud responded with a game-winning touchdown drive on the ensuing possession.
