Titans attempt free-kick field goal

[bigwes68]

At the end of the first half of the Titans-Texans game, Tennessee attempted a free-kick field goal from the 48 yard line. Rob Bironas' kick came up well short and was returned to about the 20.

Definitely the first one I have ever seen, anyone know the last time this happened in the NFL?

EDIT: Also, they were not allowed to kick off a tee; it was held on the ground just as on a normal field goal attempt. Any reason this NFL rule is different from NFHS?

[Edited by bigwes68 on Oct 9th, 2005 at 02:38 PM]