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Five takeaways from Packers’ thrilling divisional round victory over Cowboys

By Freddie Boston

Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) celebrates with running back Ty Montgomery (88) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) celebrates with running back Ty Montgomery (88) after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional playoff game at AT&T Stadium. Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) reacts after kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter during the game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Mason Crosby is the NFL’s most underrated kicker

As he connected on his 22nd and 23rd consecutive field goals in the postseason, it all looked like business as usual for Mason Crosby.

We always hear about the likes of Justin Tucker, Dan Bailey and Stephen Gostkowski, but rarely Crosby. And while his regular season numbers fell just short of the elite, he saves his best for the playoffs, where nobody comes close to the Packers’ kicker. Don’t believe me? Here’s some evidence, per ESPN Stats & Information:

"“Crosby has now made an NFL-record 23 consecutive postseason field goals (Elias notes that David Akers ranks second with 19 straight). Crosby is 26-of-28 on postseason field goal attempts for his career. The misses were from 54 yards against the Cardinals in the 2009 wild-card round and a 50-yarder against the Falcons in the 2010 divisional round.”"

While those around him fell apart in Seattle two years ago, who remained ice cool to send the game to overtime? Mason Crosby. Following Jeff Janis’ heroic Hail Mary grab in Arizona last year, who was there to hit the not-so-easy extra point? Mason Crosby.

Who was there to convert from 56 and then 51 yards in the closing minutes in Dallas? You guessed it: Mason Crosby.

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