Justin Tucker, the renowned kicker for the Baltimore Ravens, is currently facing a challenging period in his career, struggling with accuracy and consistency. His recent performance included two missed field goals in a narrow loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, marking a significant slump for the seven-time Pro Bowl kicker.
Despite these setbacks, Ravens coach John Harbaugh remains confident in Tucker's abilities and has no plans to seek competition for him. Tucker's conversion rate has dropped to 72.7%, the lowest of his career at this point in the season, raising concerns as he approaches his 35th birthday.
The change in holders from Sam Koch to Jordan Stout may be contributing to Tucker's struggles, although Harbaugh insists that the mechanics of the kicks are not solely to blame. Tucker, who holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history, is determined to regain his form and maintain his confidence.