October 27th, Lucas Oil Stadium - The score is 15-13. After missing two kicks earlier, it all comes down to Adam Vinatieri and his 46-year-old brittle shoulders. The game is on the line. Potential playoff implications hang in the balance. It’s do or die. Thankfully for Indianapolis, Vinatieri has been here before.
In the high pressure (literally and figuratively) situation, Vinatieri knocks it straight through the uprights. The kick looks good the entire way - a pin perfect boot from 51 yards out. It’s a microcosm of Vinatieri’s career to this point and just the latest in a long line of resilient and critical performances from his strong right leg.