For Justin Tucker, the 2024 season was unlike any other in his illustrious career. Known as the most accurate kicker in NFL history, Tucker faced unexpected adversity, finishing the season with a career-high eight missed field goals.
However, the Baltimore Ravens remain fully confident in their star kicker, believing that his late-season resurgence and ability to overcome struggles will only make him stronger moving forward.
Tucker’s midseason slump was uncharacteristic, leaving fans and analysts questioning whether the future Hall of Famer was starting to decline.
📉 First 12 Games: 22-for-30 on field goals (73.3%)
📈 Final 5 Games: Made his last 28 kicks (5 FGs, 23 XPs)
Instead of allowing frustration to consume him, Tucker rebounded in elite fashion, proving why he’s still the gold standard for NFL kickers.
💬 John Harbaugh on Tucker’s Season:
“Maybe we all saw that Justin Tucker is human. It’s hard to be a great kicker in this league and be as consistent as he’s been, and he ran into that adversity probably a lot later in his career than most guys do.”
While Tucker was still drilling kicks in practice, his on-field execution faltered at times, prompting Harbaugh to compare his struggles to a golfer battling a swing issue.
✔ Mechanics Were Still Sound – Tucker’s form remained intact, but his confidence wavered.
✔ Kicking is Mental – Like a golfer repeating a perfect swing, kickers must lock in mentally for every attempt.
✔ Self-Correction Was Key – Harbaugh emphasized that Tucker alone had to pull himself out of it.
💬 Harbaugh on Tucker’s Recovery:
“To pull himself out of that was going to be the test, and the fact that he went through that, pulled himself out of it … I think that’s going to serve him well going forward in his career.”
Despite his midseason slump, Tucker remains atop the record books.
📊 Most Accurate Kickers in NFL History:
1️⃣ Justin Tucker – 89.1%
2️⃣ Harrison Butker – 88.3%
3️⃣ Younghoe Koo – 87.6%
4️⃣ Daniel Carlson – 87.4%
5️⃣ Chris Boswell – 87.2%
Even Kansas City’s Butker, who will kick in Super Bowl LIX, faced inconsistencies in 2024. Every kicker, even the greats, goes through slumps—and the Ravens believe Tucker’s best years are still ahead.
The Ravens aren’t worried about their legendary kicker. In fact, they believe his midseason struggles will make him even better.
✔ Still the most accurate kicker in history
✔ Elite bounce-back ability
✔ Proven performer in clutch moments
💬 Harbaugh’s Final Take:
“This adversity had to happen in terms of his growth as a player and performer.”
Tucker is still the Ravens’ guy, and fans should expect him to be back to All-Pro form next season.
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