Former Steelers K Matthew Wright Snaps Jaguars’ Losing Streak with Game-Winning Field Goal

By Cale Berger

·October 17, 2021

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 09: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright (16) kicks an extra point during the NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 09, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Steelers 49ers kicker Matthew Wright — PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 09: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Matthew Wright (16) kicks an extra point during the NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 09, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Former Steelers kicker Matthew Wright was the hero for the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, as his game-winning field goal ended the second-longest losing streak in NFL history.

Wright booted a 53-yarder as time expired to down the Miami Dolphins in London 23-20. The Jaguars had lost their previous 20 games dating back to Week 2 of last season.

JAGS WIN! JAGS WIN! #DUUUVAL

Only right for them to do it in London. 🗣️🇬🇧@NFLUK | #MIAvsJAX pic.twitter.com/2z97P3NzjT

— NFL (@NFL) October 17, 2021

Wright also hit a 54-yard field goal, the longest of his career, to tie the game minutes earlier.

Longest FG ever for Matthew Wright!!

Tied in London. pic.twitter.com/9Yy1CRgkaN
(via @NFL)
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 17, 2021

Jacksonville had not even made a field goal through the first five weeks of the season. Wright had three total on the day.

Wright played three games for the Steelers in 2020 replacing an injured Chris Boswell. He went 4-4 on field goals and 7-7 on extra points.