From the “worst kick” of his career to a Super Bowl for former Giants placekicker Lawrence Tynes

The New York Giants are facing off against The Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving in a division rivalry game that could determine which team comes out on top of the dominant NFC East. Former Giants placekicker Lawrence Tynes knows what it’s like to be under that kind of pressure. During an NFC championship game in 2008, Tynes made “the worst kick” of his career, sending the Giants into overtime against the Green Bay Packers. Tynes spoke to In the Moment’s David Greene about how he came back from that missed kick to send the Giants to the Super Bowl. Find out about upcoming guests and other news by following Religion of Sports on Twitter or Instagram. Subscribe to our newsletter for more sports news.

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The most adrenaline-charged, fist-pumping moments in sports happen in the blink of an eye for fans. But those moments are years in the making for athletes. And the impact of them can last a lifetime. In the Moment is a new podcast from the people who brought you Man in the Arena. Every Tuesday, host David Greene takes you inside the mind of an athlete at a pivotal moment in their career. David combines his experience as the former host of NPR’s Morning Edition with the passion of a diehard sports fan to relive some of the biggest moments in sports. From Religion of Sports and PRX.