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I never knew there was "fair catch kick" rule after receiving a punt. Kicker and holder can come out on the field and just kick a hail mary. So essentially, Gostkowski could've kicked a 75 yarder to win
The fair catch kick rule states that, after a player has successfully made a fair catch or has been awarded a fair catch (as the result of a penalty such as kick catch interference), their team can attempt a kick from the spot of the catch;[sup][1][/sup][sup][2][/sup] the NFHS also allows a kick to be made if the down following the fair catch or awarded fair catch has to be replayed.[sup][1][/sup] Prior to the kick, the opposing team must be lined up at least ten yards beyond the spot of the ball.[sup][3][/sup][sup][4][/sup] The kick itself can be either a place kick or drop kick;[sup][5][/sup][sup][6][/sup] a kicking tee cannot be used at the professional level, but use of a tee up to two inches in height is permitted at the high school level.