david akers

David Akers, one of the best kickers in the history of the NFL, is having a rough year. He is 29-42 on field goals this season, including a 7-13 mark from 40-49 yards. As a result, the San Francisco 49ers have signed Billy Cundiff to compete with him for the kicking job for the playoffs, in which the 49ers have a first round bye...

The 2012 NFL season kicked off in grand fashion, and now it's time to find out who you think pulled off the Miller Lite "Play of the Week" for Week 1. Was it David Akers' record-tying field goal? Maybe Trent Richardson running over Kurt Coleman like a mac truck...

49ers kicker David Akers tied an NFL record by booting a 63-yard field goal against the Packers on Sunday.  The kick wasn't the only thing that was memorable; Brian Cady's failed guarantee will live in infamy.

The NFL is trying to make the game safer by tweaking the kickoff rules. Get ready for a lot more touchbacks. Try to contain your excitement.