Late game-winning FGs on record pace this season

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates after kicking a game-winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Late game-winning field goals on record pace this season

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated Sep 27, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Field goals in the final seconds of regulation had a big moment in Week 3, and we aren't just talking about Justin Tucker's record-setting 66-yard kick for the Ravens.

This weekend was no standalone incident, either. According to ESPN Stats and Info, those game-changing kicks are at the forefront of a trend three weeks into the regular season.

So far, there have been 9 go-ahead FG in the final 10 seconds of regulation or overtime this season.

According to @EliasSports, that's the most through Week 3 since the 1970 merger (previous high was 7 in 2003, 2007 & 2012). pic.twitter.com/tdzlnFXLEX
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 27, 2021

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson also made a splash on Sunday, sending a 22-yard kick between the uprights with just three seconds left in overtime to give Las Vegas a 31-28 victory.

Daniel Carlson hits the OT game-winner for the Raiders

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— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) September 26, 2021

Younghoe Koo did something similar for the Atlanta Falcons as his 40-yarder with three seconds left in regulation pushed his team past the New York Giants and tallied his first NFL game-winner.

Younghoe Koo wins it for Atlanta

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 26, 2021

The evening even ended with a late-game field goal, with Mason Crosby nailing a 51-yard kick to solidify the Packers' 30-28 win over the 49ers — also with three seconds left on the play clock.