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NFL highlights Pat McAfee's reaction to Matt Prater's 2018 TD pass

League shares classic 2018 clip of a kicker throwing a TD.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 41 min read
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.@PatMcAfeeShow lost it in the booth when @Lions K @MattPrater_5 threw a touchdown in 2018 😂 https://t.co/VVlYZXJmQk

What happened: The NFL shared a throwback video capturing Pat McAfee's wild reaction from the broadcast booth. The clip features a famous trick-play touchdown pass thrown by Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater during the 2018 season.

Why it matters: As the NFL offseason continues, the league is resurfacing historical oddities to keep fans engaged. A kicker throwing a touchdown remains one of the rarest trick-play highlights in recent football memory.

What to watch: Archival highlights will continue to circulate across league social channels leading up to the 2026 training camps.

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