""Boiled down to the base level, yeah, you kick a ball through the pipes," said Dicker, 25, whose team plays host Sunday to the Indianapolis Colts. "But a lot goes into it. You've got to have a great holder, a great snapper, and then great field-goal protection. And then you have to be able to do your job at a high level to keep a job here in the NFL nowadays.""
"Dicker has made 105 of 111 career field-goal attempts, giving him the best career percentage (94.6) in league history by a player with at least 100 attempts. "This is a guy that, just under the radar, has continued to be absolutely excellent throughout his career," said retired NFL kicker Jay Feely, who spent a decade as a CBS analyst. "He continually makes his kicks in the big moments and is becoming one of the best kickers in the NFL.""
"Nearly 80% of NFL games were decided by one possession last season, underscoring the value of a kicker who can deliver three points time after time. For instance, Dicker tied a career high by kicking five field goals in the 29-27 win at the Dolphins, including the 33-yard clincher - and in his five seasons he has never missed a field goal of 40 yards or fewer."
The Chargers' success often stems from Justin Herbert's passing and Cameron Dicker's dependable kicking. Dicker made 105 of 111 career field-goal attempts, yielding a 94.6 percent rate—the highest in NFL history for kickers with at least 100 tries. He has not missed a field goal of 40 yards or fewer in five seasons and tied a career high with five field goals in the 29-27 win at Miami, including a 33-yard clincher. Dicker emphasizes the roles of the holder, snapper and protection in making kicks. Retired kicker Jay Feely called Dicker consistently excellent. Coaches are attempting longer field goals, with 50-plus attempts rising markedly since 2010.
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