John Harbaugh dismisses the idea of ​​replacing kicker Justin Tucker

John Harbaugh dismisses the idea of ​​replacing kicker Justin Tucker

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens shoots a field goal in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens shoots a field goal in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Through the first 13 games of the season, Baltimore Ravens placekicker Justin Tucker has already reached a career high he would rather not have reached.

Tucker missed three kicks (two field goal attempts, one extra point) in today’s 24-19 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, giving him 10 missed kicks (two extra points, eight field goals) this season.

His 10 missed kicks lead the NFL, making the man who was in many ways the best placekicker of all time this season now the league’s most inaccurate.

An unusually poor season like this has led to a backlash among Ravens fans and speculation that he could be replaced as the Ravens’ PK.

“I don’t plan on doing that right now,” Ravens head coach John Harbaugh told the media after today’s game.

“I don’t think it would be wise.”

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According to a 33rd Team post on X, 602 kickers have attempted more than 25 field goals in a season since 2000.

Tucker would rank 576th when ranking all seasons by field goal accuracy percentage at 70.4%.

Although these numbers are absolutely terrible, there is no denying this fact. If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt, it’s Tucker. Given his storied career and legendary track record, he should be given the chance to put things right.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: John Harbaugh dismisses idea of ​​replacing kicker Justin Tucker

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