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Will Reichard’s hot streak is rewriting Vikings kicker history

The Minnesota Vikings may have finally found a solution to their kicker history with Will Reichard.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 2:00 PM
Will Reichard’s hot streak is rewriting Vikings kicker history
Key Things to Know
  • The Viking Age argues Will Reichard's hot streak is easing long-standing fan anxieties over Minnesota's kicking history.
  • Will Reichard has converted 26 consecutive field goals, including a perfect 7-for-7 start to the 2026 season.
  • Since being drafted in 2024, Reichard has made 64 of 72 field goals and all 75 extra points.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard has established an impressive hot streak, making his last 26 consecutive field goal attempts dating back to Week 8 of the 2025 season. Chris Schad highlights that Reichard is a perfect 7-for-7 on field goals this season, helping to ease long-standing fan anxieties surrounding the team's historical kicking struggles.

Since being selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, Reichard has converted 64 of 72 field goals (88.9%) and made all 75 extra-point attempts for Minnesota. The article notes that his consistency has provided stability to a position that previously featured high-profile misses by former kickers Gary Anderson and Blair Walsh.

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