Justin Tucker struggles this season have been quite puzzling, and special teams coordinator Randy Brown along with head coach John Harbaugh are racking their…..

Justin Tucker is widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, boasting an impressive resume that includes being the league’s active leader in field goals made (414) and the second-most accurate place kicker of all time.

 

This season, Baltimore’s Justin Tucker has faced some unusual struggles. Currently, he’s 19-for-27 on field goals and 42-for-44 on extra points, which could mark career-low accuracy rates if they persist. Despite this, Tucker remains physically capable, still delivering long-range kicks with a season-long of 56 yards. So, what’s causing the decline?

 

After reviewing all 10 of Tucker’s missed kicks repeatedly, focusing on the roles of holder Jordan Stout and long snapper Nick Moore, I found no clear issues in their execution. As a kicking enthusiast but not a professional coach, I sought insight from Fresno State’s special teams coordinator, John Baxter, a veteran with 35 years of collegiate coaching experience.

 

I shared detailed footage of the holds with Baxter, prepared to discuss minor technical factors like finger placement or ball positioning. However, Baxter dismissed those concerns outright, praising the Ravens’ operation as “exceptional” and describing their snap-hold-kick process as a model for others in the league, including himself.

 

Baxter, who has a long-standing friendship with Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, highlighted the precision of their system. He pointed to Stout’s flawless target presentation and Moore’s consistent snaps, which avoid disrupting the holder. According to Baxter, the mechanics of their operation are flawless.