EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Chad Ryland had a chance to tie the game and force overtime, keeping the New England Patriots' chances alive.
But the rookie kicker missed the 35-yard field goal attempt, with the ball going to the left.
And after the game, he was prepared to speak to the media, stepping up and taking accountability for what happened.
“I missed that kick,” Ryland said. “There’s no easy way around it. There’s no soft way around it. I missed the kick. I completely own that and take responsibility for that every day of the week. Protection was good. Snap was good. Hold was good. I’ve got to do a better job making that kick.”
This marked Ryland's sixth missed field goal of the season.
The kicker was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. After Nick Folk was traded to the Tennessee Titans, the starting kicker role became Ryland's.
But the rookie still has plenty of room to grow.
“Just got to continue to work,” Ryland said. “And work in the right direction.”
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