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Number 6 San Francisco 49ers placekicker Joe Nedney in action in a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers on August 16, 2008
The placekicker, also called a kicker, is the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals and extra points. In many cases, the placekicker also serves as the team's kickoff specialist or, more rarely, punter, as well. A kicker is often called the most valuable player on the team.[1] This is because in many cases, he scores the most points in a game.[1] Each time his team gets to the 35 yard line or closer, they have a chance to score 3 points. Each time their team makes a touchdown, the kicker comes in to make the extra (1) point. A kicker is a member of the special teams.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Matthew Gilmartin (20 July 2008). "The Place Kicker: the Most Important Position in the NFL". Bleacher Report, Inc/Turner Sports Network. Retrieved 25 December 2015.