Football is a game of inches, and Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola certainly displayed that truism in Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
On a game-tying 58-yard field goal, Ammendola’s kick hit the crossbar and bounced into the end zone, rendering the Texans losers 24-21 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12 at NRG Stadium.
Twitter was full of takes and remarks surrounding the Texans’ heartbreaking loss. Here are some of the best posts.
OMG HE DOINKED IT!
WOW.
That is soul crushing. #WeAreTexans
— James 🎙️ (@SirEdwardJames) November 26, 2023
I have to imagine if the third down goes differently they may go for it or at least get closer for a more makeable kick. #Texans lose to the Jaguars.
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) November 26, 2023
So close….. I still hate taking the ball out of CJs hands there.
Regroup, learn, come back next week better.
— Patrick Storm (@PatrickStormHTX) November 26, 2023
Thanks for overthinking this coach Ryans!!!!!
— James Johnson (@SportsGrind_Don) November 26, 2023
In real time I was stunned Texans didn’t go for it but damn that was so close. Brutal loss.
— Jake Asman (@JakeAsman) November 26, 2023
Buckeyes taking Ls all weekend https://t.co/yFCPpVlEAP pic.twitter.com/9BELQBsi4l
— Jorgen Von Preezy (@B_Pring) November 26, 2023
The iron was unkind, no Justin Tucker bounce for the Texans.
Colts jump ahead of HOU in AFC South and in playoff standings. #ForTheShoe https://t.co/3DFwAa1RAk
— Shaun Elliott (@selliottWLWT) November 26, 2023
https://t.co/w4vfpfluX5 pic.twitter.com/wOXNTvzjYF
— LibrarianMandy (@Librarian_Mandy) November 26, 2023
https://t.co/yJdQS9t4ST pic.twitter.com/HhtUZguKxx
— Scott Spratt (@Scott_Spratt) November 26, 2023
That kick couldnt have been more down the middle https://t.co/EW7y0rSrbZ
— J (@Lindsanity99) November 26, 2023
Tough break for Houston but man the turnaround for this team has to excite Texans fans. This team has a bright future with Stroud https://t.co/Cdh1RL4Wt7
— Jessie (@duranduran003) November 26, 2023
Stroud stays getting sold by his kickers https://t.co/YaTgjYgIiL
— devin (@devntovar) November 26, 2023
Unbelievable, I couldn’t believe Texans HC had faith in the kicker after the previous FG Attempt but this was honestly too close. Texans shouldve had this W 😩 https://t.co/okIakDHtwH
— Aaron (@AIArredondo) November 26, 2023
#DUUUVAL
They almost lost – gave CJ like 10-15 seconds to run around looking for a receiver https://t.co/CIjtNgxSDz— Travie 🌴 (@Tzgrey77) November 26, 2023
PROOF that sport is a game of INCHES! 📏🏈 https://t.co/H6CDauY4TE
— Jeff Janssen (@janssenleader) November 26, 2023
The thrill of victory … And the agony of the DOINK 🥲 https://t.co/WByAXjp8F7
— Pete Moris (@PeteMoris) November 26, 2023
He doinked the middle of the crossbar 100/100 https://t.co/GhUtBMdZoi
— Kevin Eusebio • ᜃᜒᜊᜒᜈ᜔ ᜌᜓᜐᜒᜊ᜔ᜌᜓ (@kevineusebio) November 26, 2023
That's how close this whole game was. Almost a poetic ending given how goofy this whole game was. But also, Josh Allen does not get talked about enough among the best defensive players in the NFL. https://t.co/O1marXQOZO
— Sam Hauser (@Samhauser92) November 26, 2023
Am I crazy or did this football just disappear https://t.co/2uVNN22GXp
— Jordan (@TheJordanHyland) November 26, 2023
THAT'S CRAZY. If he would have been a yard or 2 closer he would have gotten it https://t.co/CxF8l3A2ra
— T. (@Terr_Harr) November 26, 2023
Ain’t the first time a kicker sells CJ Stroud after doing whatever he can to win https://t.co/rlAxL8eXyM
— chris (@chris155223) November 26, 2023
