The low point of Mason Crosby’s NFL career came in Detroit on Oct. 7, 2018, when the veteran Green Bay Packers kicker missed four field goals and an extra point during an 8-point loss to the Lions.
Since then, Crosby has been insanely good – providing more proof of his mental toughness and unrivaled ability to respond to adversity.
As noted by Andy Herman of Packer Report, Crosby has made 92 of his 95 overall kicks since that debacle in Detroit over 400 days ago.
This season, Crosby is 14-of-15 on field goals and a perfect 33-of-33 on extra points – making him 47-of-48 on kicks in 2019. He made 19-of-21 field goals and all 26 extra points over the final 11 games of 2018.
Overall, Crosby has made 33 of his last 36 field goals and 59 straight extra points over the last 23 games.
The last week was a trying one for Crosby.
He learned of the passing of his sister-in-law on Friday. He flew to Texas to be with family, met back up with the team on Sunday in New York and then made all five of his kicks, including a 47-yard field goal in the snow at MetLife Stadium.
Crosby, a free agent after this year, is now one of only two kickers with a field goal percentage over 90 percent and a perfect mark on extra points this season.
Overcoming adversity has been a defining feature of his career. After a shaky season in 2013, Crosby responded with two of his best seasons. He was challenged for a roster spot during training camp this past summer and is once again excelling.
Coach Matt LaFleur said Crosby is having a Pro Bowl season.
“For him to come through for this football team, it means a lot to everyone in that locker room, in this organization,” LaFleur said Monday. “He’s played at a high level all year long. Just happy he’s a part of what we’re doing here.”
