Washington Commanders place kicker Zane Gonzalez, right, kicks the game winning field goal from the hold of Tress Way during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara, File)
They also made unexpected headlines for the way kicker Zane Gonzalez handled himself in the moments prior to his walk-off game-winning field goal, with the NBC broadcast and social media alike joking about Gonzalez's seemingly ritualistic adjustments of his hair,
One of the game's biggest stars was placekicker Zane Gonzalez. The former Arizona State kicker, who was signed by the Commanders in November, nailed the 37-yard game-winning field
Gonzalez was candid about life with OCD, something that impacts every aspect of his life, not just a few seconds before kicking a football in front of a stadium full of people. After recalling his early life with OCD, he talked about overcoming the self-conscious problems he used to have.
Washington Commanders player Zane Gonzalez opened up about his OCD after fans wondered why he was pulling his hair and tapping his helmet just before kicking the game-winning field goal on Sunday, Jan.
The Washington Commanders on Sunday doinked their way to the NFC Divisional Round. The Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were tied at 20 with 3 seconds
Despite his unusual pre-kick routine—later revealed to be influenced by his battle with OCD—Gonzalez was flawless on the night, converting all three field goal attempts, including a long of 52 yards. On the season, he has been remarkably consistent, going 23-for-25.
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez drew attention for the odd behavior he displayed prior to his game-winning kick on Sunday, but those who have
In securing the first playoff win of Jayden Daniels’ young career, the Washington Commanders played a gutsy NFC Wild Card game on Sunday. Against a solid Tampa Bay Buccaneers team, the Commanders were convincingly better. They more than earned a place in the divisional round against the top-seeded Detroit Lions next Saturday.
Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzales' OCD has come to light following his late-game heroics on Sunday night.
What a way the Washington Commanders beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday in the Wild Card round of the 2025 playoffs: Zane Gonzalez nailed a 37-yard field goal thanks to a DOINK off the right upright.
For Washington Commanders kicker Zane Gonzalez, that dream became reality on Sunday night, with a 37-yard field goal giving Washington a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However ...