Mathematics can be cruel for NFL kickers, whose existence is so black and white with little gray area in between that rarely is the result of their performance up for debate.
Kickers either make or they miss.
The mistakes players at other positions make on the field can be sometimes difficult to quantify. Take Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis, for example. He appeared to be beaten by Bengals receiver A.J. Green for a 54-yard touchdown while he seemingly was in one-on-one coverage in Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium.
There was talk after the game, however, Revis was supposed to have some safety help on that play.