Bengals Fans Erupt in Fury After 'Historical' 67-Yard Field Goal Denied: 'Packers Used Dirty Tricks'
The Lambeau Field showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals turned into a powder keg in the 2 quarter, as Bengals kicker Evan McPherson's 67-yard field goal attempt—potentially the longest in NFL history—was nullified after a Packers challenge. The call, upheld by officials, sent Bengals supporters into a frenzy, accusing Green Bay of "dirty tricks" to steal a moment of glory.
With the score tied at 10-0 and under 2 seconds left, McPherson unleashed a bomb from the Bengals' 49-yard line, the ball slicing through the uprights for what broadcasters called "the longest field goal in league annals." The crowd at Lambeau—packed with Bengals faithful—erupted in cheers, but Packers head coach Matt LaFleur immediately threw the challenge flag.
🚨🚨THIS IS INSANE: HISTORY🚨🚨
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) October 12, 2025
Cincinnati #Bengals kicker Evan MacPherson made the LONGEST KICK IN #NFL HISTORY… 67-YARD FIELD GOAL.
Sadly, Green Bay called a timeout and the kick did not count.
This would’ve been the longest field goal in NFL history.pic.twitter.com/zjDEEPEYLf
After review, officials ruled the kick invalid due to an illegal formation on the Bengals' line, spotting a slight alignment error that Packers players had exploited.
Bengals fans flooded social media with outrage. "Packers used dirty tricks to rob us of a record!" tweeted @BengalsHive, capturing the sentiment of thousands. "McPherson's kick was pure magic—Green Bay's gamesmanship killed it," added @WhoDeyNation. The backlash highlighted growing frustrations with replay reviews in high-stakes moments.
McPherson, stoic in defeat, shrugged it off post-game: "It was a good swing, but rules are rules. We'll get 'em next time." Bengals coach Zac Taylor praised his kicker's leg: "Evan's got the range to change games. That was a monster boot."
The controversy underscores the fine line between strategy and sportsmanship in the NFL. Will Bengals fans' fury propel Cincinnati forward, or will it fade into Lambeau's lore?
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