Robbie Gould attempted only two field goals of 50 or more yards in his first four seasons. Now he's closing in on a record from long distance.
Gould has made nine consecutive field goals of 50-plus yards, the longest active streak in the NFL. The record is 11 by Tony Zendejas from 1988 to 1993 with the Oilers and Rams. Gould's streak began in Week 11 of 2010 at Miami.
Gould tried just two field goals from 50 and out in his first 63 regular-season games. He has attempted 14 in his last 49 games, connecting on 12, including a 54-yarder in the Bears' 23-6 victory over the Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Overall, Gould is 12-for-16 from 50-plus, and at 75 percent cheap Air Max 95 he ranks third in NFL history with a minimum of 10 attempts. George Blanda is tops at 80 percent (8-for-10).
Health beat: Defensive end Julius Peppers (foot) and fullback Evan Rodriguez (knee) were the only players to sit out with injuries Wednesday, which was an extra practice with the game not until Monday. Peppers has been getting rest each week, and Rodriguez could miss a game or two with a sprained left MCL.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said there is some hope Pro Bowl nose tackle Jay Ratliff could return from a high ankle sprain suffered in the third exhibition game. But he has yet to practice, and even if he's cleared, it's unlikely he would be at full strength. Safety Gerald Sensabaugh (calf) and center Phil Costa (back) also did not practice Wednesday.
Faith and work: Bears right tackle Gabe Carimi, who was observing the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, arrived at Halas Hall shortly before the afternoon practice. He did not participate because he was fasting.
"You're not supposed to work. You're not supposed to turn on lights (if you follow close religious doctrine)," Carimi said. "I am reformed. I still drive. I feel like going to work and watching practice and going through the mental reps is not work. I'll watch. I would be too thirsty if I actually did anything."
Gould has made nine consecutive field goals of 50-plus yards, the longest active streak in the NFL. The record is 11 by Tony Zendejas from 1988 to 1993 with the Oilers and Rams. Gould's streak began in Week 11 of 2010 at Miami.
Gould tried just two field goals from 50 and out in his first 63 regular-season games. He has attempted 14 in his last 49 games, connecting on 12, including a 54-yarder in the Bears' 23-6 victory over the Rams on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Overall, Gould is 12-for-16 from 50-plus, and at 75 percent cheap Air Max 95 he ranks third in NFL history with a minimum of 10 attempts. George Blanda is tops at 80 percent (8-for-10).
Health beat: Defensive end Julius Peppers (foot) and fullback Evan Rodriguez (knee) were the only players to sit out with injuries Wednesday, which was an extra practice with the game not until Monday. Peppers has been getting rest each week, and Rodriguez could miss a game or two with a sprained left MCL.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said there is some hope Pro Bowl nose tackle Jay Ratliff could return from a high ankle sprain suffered in the third exhibition game. But he has yet to practice, and even if he's cleared, it's unlikely he would be at full strength. Safety Gerald Sensabaugh (calf) and center Phil Costa (back) also did not practice Wednesday.
Faith and work: Bears right tackle Gabe Carimi, who was observing the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur, arrived at Halas Hall shortly before the afternoon practice. He did not participate because he was fasting.
"You're not supposed to work. You're not supposed to turn on lights (if you follow close religious doctrine)," Carimi said. "I am reformed. I still drive. I feel like going to work and watching practice and going through the mental reps is not work. I'll watch. I would be too thirsty if I actually did anything."
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