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Robert Zeglinski

Rich Eisen intentionally avoided putting an announcer jinx on Nick Folk’s impressive kicking streak

It’s not tried and true to the point of a guarantee, but almost no kicker is immune to the dreaded announcer jinx. You can be as lights-out between the uprights as you want — if a commentator says if you’ve been on a remarkable streak, it’s probably ending then and there.

As the Baltimore Ravens took on the Tennessee Titans in London, kudos to play-by-play man Rich Eisen for recognizing his power.

When Titans kicker Nick Folk lined up for a chip shot early in the first quarter, Eisen just let the play breathe. After Folk smashed the ball through, Eisen only then noted that the veteran had made 68 straight kicks under 40 yards.

Shoutout to Eisen for realizing he does indeed “affect” the game, especially kickers who have had ice in their veins lately. That’s self-awareness most football fans should appreciate.

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