The Chargers kicking woes were one of the team’s most prevalent weaknesses this season.
Kicker Dustin Hopkins shed some light though after making the game-winning field goal from 29 yards out to hand the Bolts a much-needed 27-24 victory over the Eagles Sunday.
“It’s kind of a cool feeling that you could potentially be your very best in that moment. Also, after an opportunity that you didn’t capitalize on early, it’s kind of like you want that again, so it was nice to have the opportunity.”
In the third quarter, Hopkins missed an extra point which made many fans feel reminiscent of former kicker Tristan Vizcaino, who struggled during his time in the blue and gold.
“I rushed doing things a little bit. I liked my process all game, except for on that one kick,” Hopkins said. “I’ve got to be better.”
Despite his error, the eight-year player made his kick when it mattered the most.
“Kickers, we got a stigma about us,” Hopkins said.
Especially with the Chargers, there’s been a negative stigma around the team’s kickers for years now. The team is hopeful that he is the solution, at least for the remainder of the season.
