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Just a data point. One of the things that has been said about Gostkowski is his relative lack of "clutchness" and "signature kicks" (as a result of the Patriots offense going into overdrive).
But if you look at kicks in the fourth quarter and OT, in one-score games (Pats leading or trailing by 8 or less):
But if you look at kicks in the fourth quarter and OT, in one-score games (Pats leading or trailing by 8 or less):
- Vinatieri, career: 79/92, or 85.9%
- Vinatieri, with NE: 38/46, or 82.6%
- Vinatieri, with Brady as starter: 25/27, or 92.6%
- Gostkowski: 44/46, or 95.7%