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'We need him to make those kicks': For Justin Tucker, failure is not an option

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Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed 73.3% of his field goals in the NFL season .

Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history.

He has no known injuries, and at 35 , he is at an age when many standout kickers are still in their prime.

Ravens coaches have voiced support for Tucker , who they say has looked great in practice.

Tucker 's recent struggles loom as a potentially pivotal issue as the Ravens enter the playoffs.

The Ravens host the Steelers in an AFC wild-card game Saturday night .

In the four games since his team's Dec. 1 loss to the Eagles , Tucker has gone 3 -for-3 on field goals and hit all 18 of his extra point attempts.

Former Ravens kicker Matt Stover missed all three of his field goal attempts in 2005 .

Stover said he made an adjustment to his technique while refocusing on the basics.

Sports performance experts say pinpointing the reason can be both mysterious and fraught.

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