Kicking Controversy Erupts in the Playoffs: Justin Tucker’s Pre-game Routine Sparked a Heated Debate About the Limits of Gamesmanship
In the NFL postseason, there’s a game within the game that often impacts the outcome. Equally as important is the game before the game.
With that in mind, the gamesmanship was on full display ahead of the divisional-round matchup between the Ravens and Bills. At the center of it all was Baltimore’s kicker, Justin Tucker.
During pregame warmups, Tucker was confronted by a few Bills players who appeared to take issue with where he set up to practice his kicking. And while things didn’t escalate past a simple disagreement, the tension will certainly carry over into Sunday’s game.
Here’s what to know about what unfolded between Tucker and the Bills.